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WLD

Beach Lover
Jul 10, 2005
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I am looking for 'local' experts who are also engaging speakers.

These people could have a prepared presentation that they regularly give; or be experts who give presentations on different topics as part of their job or hobby.

Here are the areas I am particularly seeking, but I am interested in ALL ideas and suggestions:

  • biologist or other scientific expert who can talk about effects of recent hurricane seasons on various eco systems in area
  • historian who can talk about development of SoWal area
  • development expert or gov official who can talk about balancing the demand for real estate with the fragility of the ecology
  • psychologist or other behavioral expert who can talk about changes in people in the aftermath of area storms/hurricanes

Also, have you heard any of the folks who give the ranger/forester talks in the area State Parks? Anybody you've heard who is really engaging?

I am looking for a 90-minute commitment--presentation and Q&A session or discussion. Informal setting, group size is 15-18 people. About 8 times a year.

Many thanks for your help!
 

Kurt

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Oct 15, 2004
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I assume you mean 8 different people, not 1 person 8 times? If you can tell us who it is for that might help - or you can PM me if you don't want to post it.
 

WLD

Beach Lover
Jul 10, 2005
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Sorry for being confusing.
I'm looking for 2-3 experts, each with their own topic. Each speaker would present about 8 times a year, giving the same presentation each time.

The audience is 15-18 participants who are managers at large companies and large public institutions from all over the country. They will be attending seminars in the 30-A area, which are sponsored by a management consulting firm.


Some of the folks on this board may be excellent speaker candidates--please don't hesitate to suggest yourself!
 

Georgian

Beach Comber
Feb 27, 2005
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You may want to try
Gulf Coast Etiquette; Sherri Schaler 850-960-4629
She gives presentations to local Chambers and businesses. I have not attented but have heard from friends that they're great.
 

Franny

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Mar 27, 2005
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We have quite a few "historians" in Seagrove that would be wonderful speakers..Jim Foley, Gene Wesley, Mr. Joe Taylor, etc....what do you think Kurt.
 

Kurt

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Chick Huettel, proprietor of Bayou Art & Antiques, will present local history. He may also have some other contacts, 850-267-1404.

Phillip Ellis of the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is the Coastal Dune Lakes Coordinator. http://www.basinalliance.org/bios.htm He is always presenting lectures on the ecosystem.

Brad Pickel is the Director of Beach Management at the TDC and he also is constantly presenting - www.beachesofsouthwalton.com, he will also put you in touch with one of his coworkers that will give you some contacts.

Also contact the chamber: www.waltoncountychamber.com, and the Chautauqua Center: http://www.florida-chautauqua-center.org

You might also try the SWCC for contacts - http://southwaltoncc.org and Beach To Bay - http://beachtobay.org.
 
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SlowMovin

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Jul 9, 2005
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Brenda Rees is doing a lot of work on compiling and documenting Walton County history. Let me know if you want to get in touch with her.
 

ShallowsNole

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Jun 22, 2005
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Chick Huettel would be my pick for a historian. I know of others that may be more familiar with the eastern end of the county, but, bless their hearts, they wouldn't fit the "engaging" requirement. :cool:
 

WLD

Beach Lover
Jul 10, 2005
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Thanks ShadowsNole. For these seminars, being 'engaging' is just as important as being knowledgeable.
 

ShallowsNole

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Jun 22, 2005
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"Engaging" is important. A couple of months ago, while adapting to some new medication, I fell asleep during a presentation at a meeting of a group that I'm the director of. :blush:
 
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