Programs are open to both members and non-members.
The programs begin at 11 am.
The programs begin at 11 am.
2020
January 2020
January 28
Name pf Speaker: Besty Tsai
Title of Talk: "Surviving Abuse"
Name pf Speaker: Besty Tsai
Title of Talk: "Surviving Abuse"
February 2020
February 4
Moderator: Steve Auerbach
Title of Program: Members!: "Meet the Officers of the Old Guard and Let’s Discuss
New Programs and Ideas"
About the Program
As we enter the third decade of the 21st century social, political, and technological changes seem to be accelerating faster than ever before. Even an organization as deeply rooted in tradition as is the Old Guard is affected by this changing environment. Steve Auerbach, along with members of the board, will lead a discussion which will focus on identifying programs and activities that are best suited to the needs and desires of our membership. Bring your ideas.
Moderator: Steve Auerbach
Title of Program: Members!: "Meet the Officers of the Old Guard and Let’s Discuss
New Programs and Ideas"
About the Program
As we enter the third decade of the 21st century social, political, and technological changes seem to be accelerating faster than ever before. Even an organization as deeply rooted in tradition as is the Old Guard is affected by this changing environment. Steve Auerbach, along with members of the board, will lead a discussion which will focus on identifying programs and activities that are best suited to the needs and desires of our membership. Bring your ideas.
February 11
Moderator: Irwin Robinson
Title of Program: A Morning of TED Talks
Ted Talks To Be Presented and Discussed: To Be Determined By Membership
Announced at February 4 Meeting
About the Program
TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages. We will air 2 TED Talks with discussion after each. Irwin Robinson will moderate.
Moderator: Irwin Robinson
Title of Program: A Morning of TED Talks
Ted Talks To Be Presented and Discussed: To Be Determined By Membership
Announced at February 4 Meeting
About the Program
TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages. We will air 2 TED Talks with discussion after each. Irwin Robinson will moderate.
February 18
Name of Speaker: Phillip Ross
Title of Talk: "Negro League Baseball.311"
About the Author
Phillip Ross is an author and historian. His book inspired many sports historians to interview former Negro League players and delve into news accounts of the Negro League
Name of Speaker: Phillip Ross
Title of Talk: "Negro League Baseball.311"
About the Author
Phillip Ross is an author and historian. His book inspired many sports historians to interview former Negro League players and delve into news accounts of the Negro League
February 25
Name of Speaker: Paul Levinson
Title of Talk: "How To Find Truth In This Untruthful World"
About the Speaker
Paul Levinson, PhD, is Professor of Communication & Media Studies at Fordham University in NYC. His nonfiction books, including The Soft Edge, Digital McLuhan, Realspace, McLuhan in an Age of Social Media, and Fake News in Real Context have been translated into 15 languages. His science fiction novels include The Silk Code (winner of the Locus Award for Best First Science Fiction Novel of 1999), Borrowed Tides, and The Plot to Save Socrates. He appears on CBS News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the History Channel, and NPR. His 1972 album, Twice Upon A Rhyme, was re-issued in 2010. His first new album since 1972, Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time, was just released by Old Bear Records.
Name of Speaker: Paul Levinson
Title of Talk: "How To Find Truth In This Untruthful World"
About the Speaker
Paul Levinson, PhD, is Professor of Communication & Media Studies at Fordham University in NYC. His nonfiction books, including The Soft Edge, Digital McLuhan, Realspace, McLuhan in an Age of Social Media, and Fake News in Real Context have been translated into 15 languages. His science fiction novels include The Silk Code (winner of the Locus Award for Best First Science Fiction Novel of 1999), Borrowed Tides, and The Plot to Save Socrates. He appears on CBS News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the History Channel, and NPR. His 1972 album, Twice Upon A Rhyme, was re-issued in 2010. His first new album since 1972, Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time, was just released by Old Bear Records.
March 2020
March 3
Name of Speaker: Judith Factor
Title of Talk: "Friends of Karen – A Lifeline for New York –Area Families Caring
for a Critically Ill Child"
Brief Description of Talk
This talk will focus on the challenges families face when caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness and Friends of Karen’s comprehensive program of support services to address the myriad of emotional, financial and practical needs of family members, especially siblings.
About the Presenter:
Judith Factor received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University and a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Boston University. In addition, she earned a certificate from Columbia University Business School’s Institute for Not-for-Profit Management. She joined Friends of Karen in 2008 after an impressive business career. Judy resides in New Rochelle where she is active in the New Rochelle Library Foundation, where she served as President and Co-President for six years.
Name of Speaker: Judith Factor
Title of Talk: "Friends of Karen – A Lifeline for New York –Area Families Caring
for a Critically Ill Child"
Brief Description of Talk
This talk will focus on the challenges families face when caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness and Friends of Karen’s comprehensive program of support services to address the myriad of emotional, financial and practical needs of family members, especially siblings.
About the Presenter:
Judith Factor received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University and a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Boston University. In addition, she earned a certificate from Columbia University Business School’s Institute for Not-for-Profit Management. She joined Friends of Karen in 2008 after an impressive business career. Judy resides in New Rochelle where she is active in the New Rochelle Library Foundation, where she served as President and Co-President for six years.
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November 2020
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