PLEASE NOTE

Operation Snowball, Inc. and the Illinois teen Institute do not endorse any of the items listed and is not responsible for the contents or opinions in any of the material found on this webpage.

The contents, thoughts and ideas of these resources are not necessarily those of the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA), the Illinois Teen Institute (ITI) or Operation Snowball, Inc. (OS).

SPEAKERS BUREAU

We want to connect you with the nation's finest speakers in youth development, leadership, and ATOD prevention.

As an accredited Snowball Chapter 10% of all general sessions and workshops must address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) education related topics. With this in mind, choose your topics and speakers with care, they will set the tone for your event. Topics used often include: leadership skills, violence, dating and relationships, sexual abuse, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, suicide, self-esteem and self-concept, goal setting and values clarification.

Be sure to get referrals, outlines and at least three names of different speakers in case one isn't available. Ask for a video or where they will be performing next. Without previewing their material, there is no guarantee they will do or be what you want. Be sure to balance content with show.

OS, Inc. staff and Board members are available for a limited amount of presentations. Topics include but are not limited to: staff training, group dynamics, facilitation skills, team building, media literacy, and FISH! Please contact OS, Inc. at 800/252-6301, ext. 18 or mdavies@iadda.org for more information.


LIST OF SPEAKERS

Speakers
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InTouch 2005-2006 Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

Jostens Speakers Bureau


National Speakers Association

Click on the names below to learn more about individual services and presentations. We are not charging presenters for a listing in hopes that you will get a discounted rate for their services. Be sure to mention where you got their listing and negotiate.

Scott Alexander- entertainer, magic

Coach D Andrews - teen motivational

Catherine Ann - survivor, motivational

Karl Anthony - songwriter, storyteller

E.J. Bassette - violence prevention, leadership, motivational, peer pressure

Matt Bellace - motivational, comedian, natural highs

John Bolger - motivational, life changing

Tom Boz - magic, storytelling, humor, motivational

Bizar Entertainment/Dr. Cool and Pride - self-esteem, ATOD, communication

Derek Clark - music, hip hop, motivational

John Crudele - leadership, ATOD, healthy choices

Mary Jo Davies - media literacy, parent program, meth, underage drinking

Mack Dryden - comedy, motivational

Wendi Fox - comedy, alcohol awareness, audicent participation

Michael Gershe - drunk driver accident survivor, comedy, audience participation

Ben Glenn - chalk artist, motivational

Ron Glodoski - motivational

John Grossman - protrayal of homeless man, motivational

Yori Huff - empowerment

Todd Huston - mountain climbing expedition stories, motivational

Imagination Theater - interactive, social-based, communication, ATOD prevention, respect, responsibility

Jim Jelinske - bully prevention

Bill Johnson - motivational, character counts, communication

Shawn Johnson - personal safety on college campus, parent programs, cultural diversity, leadership, motivation, crime prevention

Keith Karkut - hypnosis, audience participation, alcohol awareness

James Lilly - former gang member, violence, decision-making, motivational

Leading to Change - youth trainers, motivational, educational

John Morello - actor/comedian, one-man show about destructive decisions

Shelly Musser - domestic violence, sexual assault training

Richard Oberbruner - improv, audience participation, motivational

MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe - youth performance troupe, youth issues

Oba William King - poetic storyteller, positive self-image and articulation, conflict resolution, team-building, and agile thinking skills

Victor Pacini - high-energy, humor, and thought-provoking moments, motivational, family alcoholism

Tawan Perry - empowerment, motivational, life skills

Reality Theatre - youth performance group, youth issues

R.Ed.I. - live theatre, ATOD, life skills, decision-making

Roberto Rivera - culturally relevant pedagogy, youth development, youth leadership, social and emotional learning, and civic activism, hip hop

Javier Sanchez - youth leadership, decision-making, hip hop, comedy

Josh Shipp - motivational, life skills, decision-making

Heather Schultz - motivational, attitude

John Schwaller - ATOD, leadership, teambuilding, crisis team training

John Shadowens - youth mentoring, positive youth development,

Eddie Slowikowski - empowerment, motivational, decision-making

Taylor Hooten Foundation - abuse of appearance and performance enhancing drugs (APEDs)

Tei Street - motivational, leadership development, healthy decision-making

Teen Reach - Steve Troglio - motivational, leadership, ATOD, sex, aids, abstinence, decision-making, mentoring

Harriet Turk - character, healthy decision-making, motivational, self-image, ATOD

Susie Vanderlip - motivational, ATOD, sexuality, healthy decision-making,

Jim Wand - hypnotist, motivational, teen issues

Kate Whitfield - motivational, healthy decision making, life skills

Jeff Yalden - motivational, healthy decision making, life skills, character building

Yes You Can! - Lloyd Bachrach - physically challenged, motivational, life skills, self esteem, attitude




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