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  • Interfaith collaboration for environmental protection

    Vasu Bandhu, Faith Community Coordinator, Arizona Faith Network

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate

    The various religions collaborating together to protect the environment, through respect, understanding and education, in the religious diversity, to be an important ally of partnership with other sectors of society. Religions are constituted by principles that have existed for thousands of years in which they aim to promote harmony with others and with the environment in which we live. MORE >

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  • Solutions to Climate Change

    Gretchen Reinhardt, En-ROADS Climate Ambassador and Volunteer, Citizens' Climate Lobby

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate

    Engage your audience with a real-time policy simulator. This is a fun way to learn more about climate change issues, solutions, and the relative effectiveness of policy solutions. Can the audience solve the climate problem (stay below 1.5°C)? The audience chooses the levers they think will have the biggest impact and as a group we see what happens. The tool simulates their proposed solution(s) instantly in “real-time”. MORE >

    Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan have worked together to build a worldwide, science-based climate simulator. The audience is engaged to offer suggested solutions to slow climate change. This stimulates discussions as to why actions may or may not be as effective as expected. We’ll also share bipartisan actions that the US Congress is considering and evaluate what impact those actions are likely to have on climate change. Participants leave the discussion with new insights into policy approaches.
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  • Guerrilla decarbonization: Tactics for decarbonizing your life without help or permission

    Heather Jackson, President, Interlock Energy

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate

    In this talk, we will discuss meaningful ways in which individuals can reduce their carbon footprint and force their electric company to do the same. Because the amount of renewable energy that is available on the power grid fluctuates over time, we have the option to run our household appliances and climate control our homes preferentially when most of the power on the grid is carbon-free. MORE >

    We will discuss ways to know when clean energy is most available, and ways to avoid using energy when it is the most expensive and least clean. At the end of the discussion, individuals will be empowered to save money on electricity while reducing carbon emissions in their local area.
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  • Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial & the History of the Scottsdale Airport

    Gunnar Buzzard, Exec. Vice President, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    Thunderbird Field II was built in 1942 for the sole purpose of training WWII Army Air Corp pilots. Over 5,500 pilots were trained at Thunderbird Field II between 1942 and October 16, 1944, when the school was deactivated. Many of these young aviators saw military action in Europe and the Pacific. Learn about the history of the 3 Thunderbird Fields, current Scottsdale airport operations, and the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial. MORE >

    The Thunderbird Field II Plaza at the entrance to the new Scottsdale Airport terminal, business center and restaurant will include a monument with information on Thunderbird Field II and its military history. The Plaza’s centerpiece will be a Stearman PT-17, the aircraft used for training at Thunderbird Field II. The service plaques for all of our armed services as well as the revered POW-MIA plaque will be on permanent display.
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  • Steps to Take to Reinvent Yourself After …

    Joan Betsy Kurasch, Founder, The Silver Compass

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

    After a significant loss there exists an opportunity to reinvent yourself and create a new life that is both engaging and rewarding. Whether it is the loss of a job, a business failure, a divorce, a significant illness or a financial disaster, there exists the possibility for creating something new, something special. MORE >

    Having worked with people who are grieving for the future they had planned and that has now disappeared, this presentation was created to start the process of facing the dilemma of "What do I do next?"
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  • The Legacy Journal, The Treasure Map to Your Life and Heritage

    Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    Have you ever been with family members trying to piece together fragments of your ancestor’s stories? It happens to every generation, eventually these special stories are forgotten. Can you imagine, the sense of pride, if you could look into your ancestor’s legacy book telling their stories in their own handwriting? MORE >

    Most ancestry and genealogy programs motivate you to learn and research your lineage as far as you can. What makes the Legacy Journal different and unique is that it starts with the person you know the most… yourself.

    This presentation will help stir memories to inspire you to document your history so it is not forgotten. We will have an opportunity to discuss the contents in this self-help guide and we can answer your questions if you are planning to write your family journey. Your children, grandchildren, and descendants will learn from your journey and experiences and take pride in the things you have in common. Knowing and understanding your ancestors’ circumstances creates a sense of pride, self-worth and affirms your legacy. Join us for this adventure of a lifetime.

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  • Wage and Hour Compliance Challenges

    Lorie A. Birk, Esq, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Consultant, HR Law Works, LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    There have been a lot of challenges for employers in the last year with respect to wage and hour. There were the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary exemption updates that were put on hold and a higher minimum wage in Arizona. With all of this, organizations cannot forget to review their wage and hour practices to ensure compliance. MORE >

    Is your organization including the appropriate compensation in overtime calculations? Are positions appropriately classified as FLSA exempt? This session will review some of the top compliance issues where organizations misstep and provide some tips for compliance.

    This program can also be tailored for state law compliance such as California.

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  • How to Quit a Job You Hate to Create a Business You Love

    Saloua Ibaline, Business Coach, S.M.A.R.T. Women Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

    Are you stuck in a soul sucking job and dream of creating your own business? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and feel suffocated at work? Do you feel like you have a bigger mission and purpose than working for someone else's dream? Then this talk is for you. MORE >

    Too many of us are afraid of getting out of our comfort zone and taking leap of faith and rather stay in a job they hate for the meaningless, steady pay check. In this talk we will uncover:

    How to transition from your job to your own business, How can you position yourself to gain clients/customers, How can you use Social media & online marketing to grow and brand yourself. We will end with Q&A and practical tools you can start today to create the future vision of your business.

    Life is too long to say stuck doing something you hate.

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  • Multiple Sclerosis

    Dr. Benjamin Benulis, Doctor of Chiropractic, Create Health PLLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

    Multiple Sclerosis used to be 1 in a million in 1950. Now in 2024 it's around 1 in 350 people are diagnosed with this disease. How did this happen? Mainstream medicine still does not know the cause or have a cure. Most people eventually end up on a cane, walker or wheelchair despite being on Disease Modifying Drug Therapies. What if remission were possible? Dr. Benjamin Benulis is the author of the book "Create Health: Reverse Autoimmune Disease Without Drugs or Their Side Effects" and has helped several people reverse Multiple Sclerosis with diet and lifestyle. In this talk he goes into the possible causes of MS, why the mainstream medical community has such a hard time getting good outcomes for people with MS, and most importantly, how to actually reverse it using diet and lifestyle. MORE >

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  • Organizing to Create a Joyous Home

    Selina Schuh, Home Organizer, Speaker, Author, Empowered Living Strategies

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

    In this presentation you will learn how the KonMari™ method of tidying (based on the teachings of the Japanese tidying sensation Marie Kondo) can create peace and joy in your home. MORE >

    Most people clean up their homes over and over, yet the clutter never quite disappears. Learn how you can let go of clutter once and for all, and transform your home into the oasis of peace and tranquility you have been yearning for.

    You will discover:

    - Why a vision for your future is paramount before you start tidying

    - What the secrets are to transformative decluttering (they are simpler than you think!)

    - And why joy should be your North Star when decluttering

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