2010 Main/General Keynote Sessions
Walter Kimbrough
Dilemma: History of Fraternalism in America
Greek life has been a significant part of American higher education since the late 1700's, born out of a controlling climate on college campuses. As Greek Life grew, it also became more diverse, as people of color created organizations to be a part of the larger Greek community. By the 1930s, the blueprint of Greek life had been cast. Yet, since this time, there have been problems after problems, and now we are in a period of uncertainty for the future of Greek life on campuses. This historical presentation takes you down the troublesome road of Greek life.
Dr. Lori Hart Ebert
Making Greek Great!
Dr. Lori Hart Ebert earned an undergraduate degree in Education from Auburn University, a master's degree in Education from the University of Montevallo, and a doctorate degree in Higher Education from Georgia State University.
Currently, Lori serves as a speaker for CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., and as the Director of Alcohol Education for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, coordinating the fraternity's alcohol education initiatives. She serves on the National Panhellenic Conference delegation for AOII and is a 2009 Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.
Making Greek Great has been presented to thousands of fraternity men and sorority women, with rave reviews. There was a time when people were beating down the doors to be Greek. Greek Life offered the ultimate campus experience. Gradually though, joining a fraternity or sorority became just another campus option. How can we make Greek Life GREAT? In this empowering keynote, Lori Hart Ebert challenges Greeks to raise their own expectations of Greek Life, to recruit the best students on campus, and to become the role models of leadership they were intended to be.
Tish Norman
Calling All Greeks to the Floor
Tish Norman is the founder of Transforming Leaders Now, an educational leadership and transformation consulting company. She has been educating students and other audiences on achieving great things for more than a decade. Tish uses creative energy and stylish motivation to help students realize their inner leader. She is known for her humor, her energy, and for delivering programs that offer practical information and positive strategies. She also brings a special sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Tish motivates Greeks of all types, sizes, and traditions to enhance the quality of student life on and off their campus - contributing to the educational and personal development of their fellow students, and making a real difference in their campus communities. Tish promotes diversity and unity by calling on Greek-letter organizations to recognize and embrace their differences. In her program, Tish encourages fraternity and sorority student leaders to choose their role models wisely, and to become role models for the men and women who follow.
Corey Ciocchetti
Chasing Authentic Success
An assistant professor of Business Ethics and Legal Studies in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, Corey speaks to thousands of students each year on the topic of "authentic success" and living an ethical life. He is the author of the book Real Rabbits: Chasing an Authentic Life.
In his program Chasing Authentic Success, Corey encourages people of all ages to chase the truly important things in life such as a solid character, strong personal relationships, and a sense of contentment. These "real rabbits" are compared and contrasted to worldly types of success such as excessive wealth, popularity, and prestige. Audiences leave with a better sense of what it takes to develop character, set priorities, and gain a big-picture perspective.
Corey's message is that truly amazing things can be achieved in life, but true happiness is best found by keeping things like relationships, character, and contentment in mind along the way.
Featured Speaker Sessions
Matt Mattson
Loving it Enough to Give it Away: Sharing the Gift of Greek Through Socal Excellence
Since 2002, Phired Up Productions has delivered recruitment education and training to fraternity/sorority members across the country. Phired Up's President and co-Founder Matt Mattson will Phire Up the 2010 AFLV/NBGLC attendees and challenge them to adopt the fundamental competencies of high performing, socially excellent leaders. This spin on Phired Up's core message of recruitment through relationships will take the highlights of Phired Up's proven programs and shape them specifically for a diverse, campus/council leadership oriented advanced audience.
Love it Enough to Give it Away inspires participants to maximize their interpersonal skills and organizational knowledge to build giant networks of friends, fans, and potential members. Phired Up pulls no punches while redefining the very definition of "social fraternity/sorority".
Colleen Coffey
Out of the Shadows: Talking Honestly about Mental Health
Like many young people, Collen Coffey was completely unprepared to cope with mental health struggles. She grew up in an environment that seemed to guarantee every success, yet privilege could not shield her from the exhausting struggle with multiple mental disorders. She spent time hospitalized from her inability to successfully cope with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. In her program, Out of the Shadows: Talking Honestly about Mental Health, Colleen helps student audiences address their personal stigmas about mental disorders and mental health issues, and encourages them to examine how mental wellness impacts their lives. Students are encouraged to engage in meaningful, honest conversations about the prevalence of mental health issues with their friends and family.
Stacy Nadeau
Embracing Real Beauty
In the summer of 2005, six women made national news when they appeared on a Times Square billboard, dressed only in their underwear. While other nearby billboards featured actresses and supermodels, this one, promoting Dove brand products, promoted "real women with real curves." And the nation went wild.
Suddenly, Stacy Nadeau, an industrial organizational psychology major at DePaul University was thrust into the national spotlight. As one of the real women featured in the ad campaign, Stacy quickly became a media darling, emerging as a spokeswoman for healthy body image. She appeared on the Today Show, CNN, Ellen, Dr. Phil, Tyra, and Oprah (twice). While Stacy knows that one media campaign isn't going to change society's habits, it can be a great way to start the conversation.
Mike and Debbie Gardner
Survive Institute!
Debbie and Mike met at the Cincinnati Police Academy in 1973. During their distinguished law enforcement careers, their training was extensive... and their tests of courage and application of self-defense were routine. Due to life threatening personal challenges, they were forced to respectfully question traditional survival/self-defense concepts that emphasized complication instead of focused simplicity. In a crisis, the Gardner's learned that "LESS is more... when less is RIGHT". Debbie founded the Survive Institute on February 4, 1981 as a result of letters she and Mike received after a regional TV appearance. The host convinced her she had a responsibility to share her "gift of teaching fear control and courage." The Gardners' message thrives today due to personal endorsements, referrals, and recommendations. Learn to Choose Courage... Not Fear!
Kyle Shelley
All in Education
Kyle Shelley, who formally trained the nation's top high net worth advisers, left his position as Vice President of Cannon Financial Institute to reach this generation in real-world relevant and revolutionary ways. His innovative program has provided a fresh perspective for an otherwise uninterested generation. The information has been out there, but no one has harnessed, simplified, and effectively delivered it to tomorrow's leaders and today's young adults until now.
Kyle throws out the book on generic personal finance and replaces it with an entertaining and information-packed event that engages students and gives them instant results. By dissecting the most important facets of credit, credit cards, and spending plans, Kyle gives students the ability to have everything they want while paying less for it. Best of all, he shows students where to find money to stay in school, giving them options they've never had and helping them graduate debt free! All of this in an action-packed session that gives students what they want, how they want it, and when they need it most.
Joshua Fredenburg
Are you a Greek leader prepared to impact the world?
In this powerful and dynamic presentation, Joshua not only engages student audiences about the importance of effective leadership in today's world, but he inspires, motivates, challenges, and equips student leaders with powerful stories and applicable leadership strategies that will enable them to begin making an impact in the world right now!
Audience members who have the opportunity to experience this powerful presentation not only walk away with in-depth knowledge and applicable knowledge of vision, servant leadership, strategic action-planning, ethical leadership, exceptional team leadership, and key strategies to overcoming extreme obstacles, but they will leave inspired and touched by the passion, drive, and high energy that is provided in this dynamic leadership presentation for the Greek community.
Thursday Night Entertainment
Stan Pearson
No Chips with this Salsa!
Stan Pearson has a B.A. in Spanish, and he earned his MBA while working full time as a higher education administrator. Today, Stan makes his living as a full-time corporate training consultant, but loves every opportunity he has to work with college students on issues of cultural appreciation. His ability to speak fluent Spanish, combined with his personal interest in Salsa dancing, have created interesting opportunities to open the hearts and minds of students. Stan is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
No Chips with this Salsa is a fun and empowering self-esteem and communication workshop. Participants will get a beginning salsa dancing lesson while learning self-esteem, respect, and non-verbal communication skills. Get ready to have a great time while exercising your body and your brain. This workshop teaches inclusion wihtout egos and confidence without conceit. Bring an open mind and a friend or two. This program is ideal for all audiences: outgoing students who can channel their skills, the shy student nervous to step out of their norm, and anyone else looking to build their repertoire.