Dane County Service Clubs Speakers Bank

AARP FRAUD FIGHTERS, contact John Kanvik, volunteer. Phone: 245-1868. E-Mail: jkanvik@att.net

AARP Fraud Fighters are volunteers who have been trained to speak to audiences in a 30 minute presentation on the topic of "Investment Fraud". With the significant increase in baby boomers reaching retirement age, scam artists are targeting this audience with one creative approach after another because this is where the money is. This presentation is designed to heighten everyones awareness on how to avoid becoming a fraud victim.

Updated 4/09

TED BALLWEG, Asst. Center Manager, Sales & Marketing. (608) 267-3991; ballweg@alliantenergycenter.com or Bill DiCarlo, Executive Director, (608) 267-3982; dicarlo@alliantenergycenter.com

The Alliant Energy Center is a 164 acre campus comprised of the 255,000 sq. ft. Exhibition Hall convention/exposition facility, the 10,000 seat Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the 29 acre Willow Island outdoor space and enough Ag. Buildings to hold 2,000 head of cattle or 1,000 horses.

The Alliant Energy Center is owned by Dane County but operates as a self supporting enterprise. The Alliant Energy Center hosts more than 550 annual events with attendance exceeding 1 million people. The economic impact from AEC events is more $50 million dollar to the Madison area economy.

Ted or Bill are available to outline how the Alliant Energy Center markets and attracts big time events to Madison or to explain the value of this unique campus of venues to Dane County citizens. Ted is a member of Downtown Rotary and Bill is a member of Downtown Kiwanis.

Updated 4/09

TODD A. BERRY, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, 401 N. Lawn Ave., Madison, 53704. Phone: (608) 241-9789 (o). E-Mail: pres1@wistax.org

Topics: Broad range of finance issues relating to state-local government, schools, higher education; also state economy, competitiveness.

Expertise: President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance; former Assistant Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Revenue; also former school and county board member and current college trustee.

Updated 4/09

DAVE BERTSCH, business continuity and safety director for American Family Insurance.

His focus is ensuring that key business infrastructure and operations continue to function in the event of a disaster or major business interruption. This includes planning, design, operation and management of critical business processes, procedures and technologies during such events. He is also responsible for corporate safety compliance. Dave has a degree in fire protection engineering and is a Certified Business Continuity Professional.

Topics may include (a) seven principles that prepare your company for a disaster; (b) pandemic/avian flu planning considerations for your business; (c) establishing an effective workplace violence prevention program.

Dave may be reached by calling 242-4100, extension 31888 or by email: dbertsch@amfam.com

Updated 4/07

Carol Beveridge, Performance Manager, Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. Phone: 262-797-6904 or 877-326-2328 x36 Email: carol.beveridge@trinitydance.com. Website: www.trinityirishdancers.com

Experience the power and grace of Irish dancing with these World Champion Irish dancers. Local teams from various levels of dance, from the very cute beginners to the stunning International medalists, will uplift and entertain your group.

Posted 9/07

(Contact John Kanvik @ 608-245-1868 or email: jkanvik@att.net for questions, suggestions, additions.)