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Discussing the 5 w's (what, who, why, when, where) and the how we are leaving for a year-long RV trip around the States and how you can do it too.
About Brenda: My family is leaving for a year-long trip around the country in an RV. We have two boys and one, big disabled, rescued dog. Mom, teacher (past), trainer, facilities management. And award winning speaker. Currently, freelance writer for the Examiner.com.
Once upon a time, in this very land, people from all around came together to speak their mind. They didn't all agree and some were downright belligerent, but they came and they listened and they learned from one another.
It's an ancient art called Dialog.
Today dialog is nearly extinct. In its place is a much more dynamic and entertaining form of engagement: Demonization!
Come hear how demonization is leading us like lemmings off a cliff and how the art of dialog can save us from the impending splat!
About Robert: As a father of three headstrong boys and husband to a woman who is both smarter and more eloquent, you'd think I would have learned long ago to just keep quiet. But no, every once in a while the random thoughts rattling around inside my skull join hands and rally to be set free. I love these liberations!
Milk has calcium, which gives you strong bones. That is a fact. Milk goes great with the foods like cookies or peanut butter. That is a truth. Facts are boring. Truths are fascinating. We can disagree about facts but will always agree on truths. Facts can even be fabricated; truths are, well, true. This talk will examine the difference between facts and truths and how to use the idea of truths over facts to be a better, more insightful, and more successful communicator.
About Nick: I'm a copywriter, which means my job is to take boring facts you already knew and turn them into truths that inspire you to act.
Full title: "Manolos to Marmot: Lifestyle Tips for Successfully Transitioning Between Southern California and Oregon"
My childhood, and subsequent teen and college years, in Oregon left me well versed in cold weather and rain appropriate outdoor gear, attire and foot wear. Unfortunately after 15 years of living in Hollywood, my lifestyle (and wardrobe) was ill prepared for my return to the PNW. My presentation will be full of tips for recent transplants or for those contemplating a southern migration.
I'll be covering the following:
1) Fundamentals of a Hollywood lifestyle
2) Fundamentals of an Oregon lifestyle
3) Grooming differences and fundamentals
4) The shoes...(sigh)...yes, the shoes
5) Items that will be of little use in your destination city
About Kristin: A native Oregonian, Kristin Luck-Donatelli left Eugene in 1994 to pursue fame and fortune in Los Angeles but instead ended up toiling for some of the largest market research firms in the country. Kristin was one of the original pioneers of the multi-media online research business 9 years ago when she joined ACNielsen to assist in the development of proprietary capabilities for testing full screen video and other multi-media materials securely online.
As the Co-Founder of OTX (Online Testing Exchange), Kristin built and managed the operational and client management infrastructure for a start-up online market research firm that became the fastest growing research company in the US in 2002 and 2003 (Advertising Age).
After selling OTX and the consulting firm that followed, Kristin migrated back to Oregon after meeting her raft guide husband on the Owyhee river. Kristin lives in Bend with her husband, assorted animals and 40+ pairs of Manolo Blahniks.
Current research shows Chukar hunting is three times more addictive than heroin. Ok, I made that up.
The real trouble with Chukar hunting is that the very nature of the wily and elusive birds requires a very specific piece of equipment, a bird-dog.
The ultimate extreme athlete, a bird-dog is a tenacious, relentless creature able to cover more ground than a helicopter, searching out coveys tucked away in the rockiest, steepest terrain you can find between Bend and the Snake River and upon finding the birds will wait patiently for the two-legger to catch up.
As with all intensively driven athletes, year round training is required. The only difference between a triathlete and a bird-dog is the later will eat your couch if you don't let him run 20+ miles 4 or 5 times a week.
Ya, you're going to need a mountain bike and a pigeon..................
About Kate: Originally from Montana, Kate Willis landed in Bend two days after her 21 birthday with all she owned and a St Bernard in a 1984 Toyota Camry. Ten years and many gear-intensive sports later, Kate's basement and garage contains more outdoor recreation equipment than REI.
"Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul"
Plato
Has a song or its lyrics ever motivated you or deeply affected your emotions? Can you remember where you were or what you were doing the first time you heard many songs(or at least that what is embedded in your memory)? My talk is a discussion of how and why our experiences have their own unique soundtracks filled with the music of our lives. Also, I will share some of the soundtrack of my own personal journey to where I am today.
About Brad: I am a Texan by birth, a Southerner by upbringing, and a Bendite by happenstance. Neurosurgery is my job, but my wife and kids are my life. I enjoy the outdoors including mountaineering, skiing, and golf, but dabble in many other pursuits. Recently I have begun to write for local magazines to share my experiences and insights of the world through my eyes.
I think the title says it all. Nebraska is one of the most underrated states in the US for travel. This presentation will make you want to book a vacation to Omaha and see the sights.
About Shannon: 30 something wannabe hipster mom who grew up in Nebraska, works in healthcare marketing and has a headful of useless knowledge to share.
When I reflect on the things that inspire me most, images of fine art, photography, poetry and great design race through my mind. Endless examples of great work that far surpass my own aspirations. These works' creators are unbelievably inspiring to me— individuals who have somehow tapped into a well of ingenuity that's seemingly bottomless. In digging deeper, to gain an understanding of what drives these people to do such astonishing work, I reflected on what I suspect are critical characteristics they possess. One rises to the top: conviction. Conviction as in "commitment, confidence, sincerity, passion and fervor." Without conviction, one loses the will to continue the arduous pursuit in bringing to life that impossible thing their inner being tells them they must create. Conviction, I believe, is at the core of every great artist, every great designer, every great creative. When I shift my reflection to bring to mind examples of people of great conviction, I'm surprised to find those who inspire me most work outside what are commonly considered creative endeavors. As creative persons, we have much to discover about true conviction from looking extrospectively.
About Paul: Paul Evers is president and creative director of branding agency, tbd, in Bend. Although, he's perhaps more known for being a husband, father, active community member and fly fisher.
Aural condensation of 6 months in SE Asia.
Verbal transference of learning through experience.
Mental binoculars.
About Paul: Best thing I ever did was marry a girl I met while tutoring her in math up in Bellingham, WA. Since college, we've enjoyed traveling and new experiences, like moving to Bend in 1996 for a job.
In 2003 we quit our jobs and took a real whinger of a trip. Drove to Alaska, flew to Europe, traveled through the interior of Mexico.
We were gone for a year and a half, and the highlight was 6 months spent in SE Asia. The extreme differences in culture blew apart our view of 'conventional wisdom' and reinforced our core beliefs about human kind. It was epic.
Upon our return to Bend in 2004, I got my job back, we've got 2 kids and a large mortgage. Yes, it's different, but don't worry!
We still find time to test our core beliefs and concerns about human kind.
Every day.
What is Ignite?
Ignite is a geek event in over 100 cities worldwide. At the events Ignite presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes.