Welcome to the Indiana District of Kiwanis Speaker's Bureau. The Speaker's Bureau is a listing of individuals and organizations across Indiana that have expressed interest in speaking to Kiwanis Clubs. The organizations or individuals listed on the Speaker's Bureau is in no way endorsed by the Indiana District of Kiwanis or Kiwanis International.
Clubs may use the listing at their discretion to locate speakers for meetings. Clubs should use the information provided to personally contact the individual or organization to make arrangements.
If an individual or organization wishes to be placed on the Speaker's Bureau, they should use the following guidelines:
- Clearly indicates who to contact and by what method
- Includes individual and/or company being represented
- Includes a single sentence for the topic of the presentation
- Specify in which areas of the state the speaker is available
- Gives a four to five sentence description of the presentation
- All submissions must be submitted via email attachment in Microsoft Word to indkiw@indkiw.org
- No pictures, special fonts, or color will be used
Indiana District of Kiwanis Speaker's Bureau
Gretchen Bertolet
Topic: We're Bringing Purdue To You!
The Purdue Speakers Bureau can connect Kiwanis Clubs across Indiana with top faculty scholars and staff to engage club members in dialogue about relevant, important topics of the day. The Bureau is there to assist you in building informative, entertaining, and enlightening programs with speakers and subjects aimed at your members' interest and the issues that affect us all. "Hot" topics of the day include advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, economic development, food production and attracting high tech business. Contact Purdue Speakers Bureau at 765-494-9318 or speakers@purdue.edu
Brooke's Place
Topic: Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People
Brooke's Place provides support and services to grieving children and families in the belief that hope for tomorrow begins today. Services include support groups for children, teens, and young adults and their parents. Contact Kristen Frank at 317-705-9650 or kristenfrank@brookesplace.org
Champions of Indianaa
Topic: Canine Companions for Independence
Champions of Indiana supports Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit that trains and places service dogs for the disabled and hearing impaired so they can lead more independent lives. Contact Dan O’Brien at 317-251-8813 or dobrien@mcleodusa.net
Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP)
Topic: Education and Awareness of Homelessness in Indianapolis
Laura is with the CHIP, an agency mobilizing the community to work together toward ending homelessness. They are the lead entity in the implementation of Indianapolis’ Blueprint to End Homelessness, the city’s ten-year strategic plan to end homelessness.
Contact Laura Hanley at 317.630.0853, ext. 209 or lhanley@chipindy.org
Susan Day
Topic: Fairbanks Treatment Facility
Fairbanks is a not for profit addictions treatment facility similar to Hazeldon or the Betty Ford Center. They offer speakers throughout Indiana. Part of their mission is to educate the community on drug and alcohol addictions. Contact Susan Day at 800-446-0305 or sday@fairbankscd.org
Family Prison Visit Ministry
Topic: Family Transportation to visit prisoners
The Family Prison Visit Ministry is an Indianapolis -based ministry that takes family members to visit inmates all over Indiana. The reason is family visits dramatically reduce the number of return visits to prison. They will discuss volunteer opportunities to be an occasional driver for the organization's vehicle to make visits possible more frequently for families. Contact Terry Ingram at 317-431-0550 or terry@ingramindy.com
Brian Fedje
Board Member, HOBY Indiana
Topic: HOBY Seminars in Indiana Brian will coordinate to send a speaker to your club to discuss the HOBY seminar and how your club can support the program. Contact Brian Fedje at 317-823-6750 or bfedje@hobyindiana.org
Gleaner's Food Bank
Topic: Donate Food to the Less Fortunate
Learn more about this organization that has been in Central Indiana for many years.
Contact Sheryl Crosder-Taylor at 317-925-0191 x107 or staylor@gleaners.org
Grace House / Teen Challenge
Topic: The faith based solution to the drug epidemic
Learn how we change women's lives from death to life in Evansville, IN. With an 84% success rate nationally, this program works. Turning a families tragedy into triumph. All family members are affected through this life changing program. Contact Libby Pflug at 812-470-0365 or libbypflug@gmail.com to speak at your meeting in southern Indiana.
H&R Block
Topic: Tax Filing Tips and New Tax Laws
This program will provide Kiwanis members with answers to their tax questions and information on the latest tax issues. Their Community Speakers Bureau can arrange for a tax professional to speak to any local Kiwanis group, customizing a presentation to cover members’ particular areas of interest.
Consider scheduling an H&R Block tax professional to present year-end tax planning advice (November/December), a discussion of recent tax changes and filing tips (January/February/March) or tax issues for students, parents, investors or retirees (anytime). Question and Answer sessions are always included with any presentation. Contact Clare Scales at 317-201-4932 or clare.scales@hrblock.com
Jim Hemmelgarn
Business & Community Liasion, Atterbury Job Corps Center
Topic: Job Corps
Jim would like to share with as many people as possible how effectively their tax dollars are being used for this excellent program for 16-24 year old. They are training young people for entry level jobs for Indiana businesses, many in construction related trades in security, health care, culinary and various office areas. Locations include Atterbury and Indianapolis. Contact Jim Hemmelgarn at 812-314-6090 or hemmelgarn.jim@jobcorps.org
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
Topics: Historic Preservation in Indiana
Great Landmarks of Indiana
Architectural Styles in Indiana
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the largest statewide preservation group in the U.S., saves endangered landmarks, restores buildings, and revitalizes historic neighborhoods. Whether your club is interested in architecture, history, hard-hitting preservation, or armchair tours of Indiana's great landmarks, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana can deliver an educational and entertaining illustrated talk. Programs range from 20 minutes to one hour and can be tailored to fit the interests of your group. Choose from any of the topics listed above or any others. With regional offices in Evansville, Jeffersonville, Aurora, Cambridge City, Wabash, South Bend, Gary, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis, they have a staff person close to you. Contact Suzanne Stanis, 800-450-4534 or stanis@historiclandmarks.org
Homework Watcher
Topic: Streamlining Communication Between Teachers and Parents
The Homework Watcher allows teachers to communicate directly with parents regarding class schedule, homework assignments, or any other important message. Several area schools are already using this product and it's quick and easy to use. Contact Jeff Clark at 317-536-5060 or jeffclark@homeworkwatcher.com
Hoosier Lottery
Topic: How the Lottery Benefits Indiana
The Hoosier Lottery has six regional offices around the state (South Bend, Gary, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Evansville, and Jeffersonville) as well as the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters in Indianapolis, and each is staffed with speakers that could share with your club the many benefits our lottery provides. Contact Betsy Roberts at 317-264-4852 or broberts@hoosierlottery.com
Judd Green
Indiana Association of Professional Investigators
Topic: Private Investigation
Judd is a retired undercover police narcotics detective who is now a private investigator. He also conducts training for the Indiana Association of Professional Investigators, a professional organization of about 70 private investigators around Indiana. Members of his organization will share with Kiwanians what private investigators do. Contact Judd Green at 317-780-1800 or consultgreen@aol.com
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyy
Topic: Pennies for Patients
The Pennies for Patients program is a community service project and fundraiser benefiting the Society's mission, conducted in Indiana schools, K-12. Clicking on the link above you may register or find out more about signing up a school. Schools raise funds in honor of local "heroes" which are children that have been diagnosed with a blood cancer. The unique thing about the program is kids are helping kids, because leukemia is the number one disease killer of children under 20.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would like to share their mission with clubs and to solicit help in registering school groups for this program to be conducted in February and March 2006.
Contact Kristin Richards at 317-726-2275 x211, 800-846-7764 or RichardsK@lls.org
Anne Majewski
Community Relations Coordinator, Lutheran Child & Family Services
Topic: Various
Anne will coordinate a speaker from LCFS to speak on topics such as anger management, child abuse, family dysfunction, autism, effective parenting, stress management, adoption and much more. Contact Anne at 317-359-5467 x338 or amajewski@lutheranfamily.org
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis
Topic: General Mental Health
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis is Indianapolis' leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. Mental Health America represents a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation - everyday and in times of crisis. Contact Jennifer Mahoney at 317-251-0005 or JMahoney@mhaindy.net
Rick Myers
Indy's Inquisitive Kids, Inc.
Topic: Indy's Inqusitive Kids Newsletter
Indy's Inquisitive Kids, published by Inquisitive Kids, Inc., a public charity, is a free, monthly publication - circulation is now at 40,000 - delivered to metro-Indianapolis 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders; not only does it get them excited about reading, it helps teachers implement the Indiana Academic Standards. Contact Rick at 317-566-0525 or 317-557-1111 (cell) or GOGOSOX1959@msn.com
Don Steffy
Topic: The Indianapolis Children’s Choir
Recently named Executive Director, Don Steffy, will share his vision for the internationally renowned Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Learn about the ICC’s programs, concerts, outreach, and view part of the Emmy-nominated documentary about the Choir, “In Endless Song.” Don is a dynamic speaker and has been a leader in the Indianapolis arts community for nearly 11 years. To learn more about him, visit their website and check out the ENCORE May 2007 newsletter. Contact the Indianapolis Children's Choir at 317-940-8072 or info@icchoir.org
Maria Steiner
Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc
Topic: Preserving Nature in the Heart of Indiana
The Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) is an organization dedicated to preserving natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations through the ownership and management of Nature Preserves.
Our presentation highlights the beautiful properties that we own and manage in Central Indiana through a PowerPoint presentation of colorful photos. The presentation is 30-45 minutes in length and offers various ways to get involved. Visit our website at www.cilti.org for more information about our organization. Contact Maria Steiner at 317-631-5263 msteiner@cilti.org
Jeri Warner
Program Director, Trusted Partners
Topic: Preventing Homelessness
Jeri, a Kiwanian from the Perry Township Kiwanis Club on the south side of Indianapolis, will speak about Trusted Partners, a mentoring program to prevent homelessness. Contact Jeri Warner at 317-985-5041 trustedpartner@immanuelunited.org.
Ed L. DeWitt
Topic: The Continuing Mortgage Crisis from an Insider’s View Today’s headlines reflected from the experience of thirty years in mortgage origination and security trading. Behind the political rhetoric and the media hype a view from the frontline that reveals and explains the mystery in the crisis. Ed DeWitt 317-973-4137 or ed@thedewittgroup.com
Jon Clark, CFP
Financial Enhancement Group, LLC Topic: The Credit Crunch, Demographics, and the Economy
Fellow Kiwanian Jon Clark, a Certified Financial Planner, will provide Kiwanis members with an informative and entertaining presentation on the effect that demographics have had and will have on the United States economy, give a basic primer to the Credit Crunch of 2008, and discuss current economic events in plain English. With offices in Lafayette, Anderson, and Marion, Jon is willing to speak at any Kiwanis meeting in the following divisions: Arrowhead, Johnny Appleseed, Land of Lakes, Sagamore, Sycamore North, Sycamore South, Wabash Valley, and Wapahani. Contact Jon Clark at 765-668-3208 or jclark@yourlifeafterwork.com. Website: www.yourlifeafterwork.com.
Emily Munson, Ms. Wheelchair Indiana
Topic: Wheel Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness in the Disability Community
Emily Munson, Ms. Wheelchair Indiana, 2009 is 24 years old, an Indianapolis resident and proud Hoosier. She currently attends Indiana University, Indianapolis where she is completing her juris doctorate and Master's degree in Philosophy.
She hopes to pursue a career in international disability rights law, which she has incorporated elements of into her platform "Wheel Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness in the Disability Community."
Emily has spinal muscular atrophy and uses a power wheelchair. In her spare time, she plays power soccer and enjoys writing and traveling.
Her speech on emergency preparedness is an eye opening and potentially policy-changing look at what happens to those who are dependent upon others to help them in times of emergency without adequate planning.
But more than that, her presence as a speaker at your club will help to build bridges between the disabled and able-bodied community and promote the needs of the disabled in our communities across the state. Please contact: Emily at emunson@iupui.edu
Amy Lemen
Topic: How Social Media is Changing Brand Building For Businesses
A brand is not just a logo. It is an asset that resides in the mind of your customer. Brands used to be built through traditional marketing efforts and one way communication from the business to the customer. Today, with the rise of social media, conversations are taking place between businesses and their customers. These conversations are changing the way customers think of brands. Amy Lemen, President of ALL In One Marketing can provide some insights on how businesses should begin to engage their customers in conversations to build stronger brands. Amy is available to speak to clubs in the greater Indianapolis area. Contact Amy Lemen at Amy@ALLInOneMarketingUSA.com
Larry Davis
Topic: "It's Your Life! Take Charge! Be Happy!"
I would be pleased to offer this exciting presentation to clubs in Indiana, IL. or KY. If the club is within say, 30-40 miles of Evansville, IN, the program would be complimentary. The presentation will leave your members encouraged and give a fresh view to look at life and the possibility that they can personally take charge and make every day a better happier, less stressful day. This information is inspirational and potentially life-changing. Program explanation: Anyone can learn how to create their own happier, less stressful day with the right information. Give me 30 - 45 minutes and I'll show you and your club members the 7 greatest secrets to a happier stress free life....that most people will never know! Why search for happiness, when you can learn to create your own! Company: People Magic Seminars. Contact Larry at peoplemagic@insightbb.com
Jami Begole
Topic: Operation Hometown Outreach is a Soybean Check-off Dollar program designed to educate the public on the importance of safe and healthy food for Americans through a network of local speakers. The program focuses on Modern Agriculture production practices, new technologies and the positive impact of animal agriculture on Indiana businesses as well as to local and state economies. These farm business owners and Ag experts speak on an all-volunteer basis. The typical presentation is about 15 minutes. However, it can be modified based on time constraints. We generally leave time for questions, because most groups LOVE to spend time delving into something the speaker touched on... Contact Jami at 309-339-0927 or jami@foodintegrity.org
Michael Wartell
Topic: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
