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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.
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.
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.
Try not to die. That's pretty much the best advice I can give you if you are thinking of doing a triathlon for the first time. Because nobody completes their first triathlon. They only survive it. But if you're like me, you're thinking: "Where do I sign up?" In this presentation I will introduce the audience to the sport of triathlon and take them through the basics of the race, with tips on training, equipment and race day tactics. I don't come at this from the view of a professional triathlete, but as relatively recent beginner—I've only completed four Olympic distance races, with my first in 2006, and I remember vividly the terror, intimidation and confusion at even the thought of the race. My goal is to throw light on what the beginner can expect to experience in their first race, demystifying one of the most difficult athletic undertakings in the world, and inspiring people to take up the challenge of the sport.
About Nick: Nick Reese is a professional copywriter, amateur triathlete, and apprentice adventurer. You can follow his travails in triathloning at ayearofamazingfeats.wordpress.com.
A humorous recount of my whirlwind college birdwatching trips ( 143 species in 4 days ) out near the Steens Mountain, my addiction to taking classes ending in "ology" and how it resulted in me becoming a walking vessel of useless trivia. Presentation would start with a history of my "ology" addiction, the professor at PSU who inspired me to become the person I am today ( he passed away years ago but is still a legend in the Oregon scientific community & the most humble man I have ever known ). Would lead into the strange world of birders, the "inside" humor of ornithologists and why we love birds so damn much. Presentation would then continue to discuss the Steens Mountain and the utter chaos that ensues when 30 people try to document 143 species of birds in 4 days.
About Michelle: Currently working as a teacher for Head Start. BS in Biology and Masters in Science Education - currently using neither. Grew up in the Bend area, left for 15 + years and recently moved back with my spouse and son. Skater for the Lava City Roller Dolls for the last 3 years. Avid bird watcher and fly fisher woman. Love to speak in public. :)
Narrated in a free verse style, my presentation will tell the story of a present day nomad through the pictures taken on her cell phone. From the plaintive views out airplane windows leaving home behind, to photos capturing the random acts of kindness of hotel housekeepers, I want to tell my story against the grainy backdrop of life-impacting moments captured on a disposal and undistinctive medium.
About Meri: I'm a lawyer who counsels start-up and growing technology companies. I moved to Bend during the Dot Com boom in the Silicon Valley so my kids could be raised outside of the fast-paced environment and grow up to be avid outdoorsmen. They lived in Bend, I remained a nomad, traveling outside of Oregon to work all over the United States so my kids could call Bend home.
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.