Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Cedar Rapids Washington Madrigal Singers	Dec 20, 2018 11:30 AM	Holiday Music Concert
Christmas Holiday	Dec 27, 2018	No Meeting
Dr. Lori Sundberg New President of Kirkwood CC	Jan 03, 2019 11:30 AM	Kirkwood Community College Update Dr. Sundberg is a well-recognized higher education professional with decades of experience as both an educator and administrator. She has several years of experience at the senior administrative level and served as President of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois, prior to joining Kirkwood. Originally involved in institutional research, her professional background also includes experience in marketing, grant writing, human resources, negotiations and academic affairs. Dr. Sundberg is a former first-generation college graduate and the first female to hold the position of president at Kirkwood.
OFFSITE Dr. Ryan Sundermann	Jan 10, 2019 11:30 AM	SOKO Outfitters and Rock Climbing at 41 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Andew Juhl "Andrews Bar Exam - Traveling Trivia "	Jan 17, 2019 11:30 AM	Iowa Trivia Competition
Jenny Shulz- Founder Kids First Iowa Law Center	Jan 24, 2019 11:30 AM	Kids First of Iowa Law Center Jenny is the executive director and founder of Kids First Law Center. Jenny has been practicing in the area of family law since she received her law degree with High Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1998. Jenny previously worked as an attorney at Bread for the City in Washington, DC and at Iowa Legal Aid in Cedar Rapids. In 2005, she opened Kids First to help make children’s voices heard. Jenny is an active member of the Linn County Bar Association (LCBA) and the ISBA Family and Juvenile Law Section. She currently serves as a member of Iowa’s Family Law Case Processing Reform Task Force Steering Committee, the Sixth Judicial District nominating commission, and the Nonprofit Network Advisory Committee of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. In her free time, Jenny loves hiking and camping in the mountains, playing the piano, and swimming.
Dave Blankenship	Feb 14, 2019 11:30 AM	Pathfinder Outdoor Education Center David is Founder and Executive Director of the Pathfinder Outdoor Education Center. The Center is a not-for-profit focused on providing outdoor and experiential educational venues for youth. Programming includes topics in wilderness medicine and outdoor adventure. The Center also operates the W0VCK radio station and trains students in the Olympic Shooting Sports. He is also Program Chair for the pioneering youth leadership and employment program known as Growing Futures. Based on successful programs in many cities, including San Francisco, Atlanta and Indianapolis, the program addresses generational poverty and workforce development needs. Prior to his current activities, David completed a 39-year career with AEGON/Transamerica where he directed a variety of asset management activities in the Americas, serving as President of AEGON USA Investment Management, AEGON USA Realty Advisors and numerous subsidiaries. In addition to broad responsibilities in the fixed income arenas, his real estate practice areas included extensive consulting, workout and restructuring activities for both affiliated and unaffiliated institutional clients. During his career, he participated in the evaluation and assimilation of numerous strategic acquisitions. David is a member of the Executive Board of the Hawkeye Area Boy Scouts of America, a member of the Board and Vice-Chair of Trees Forever and has been active in numerous not-for- profit agencies working with and mentoring young people. He was awarded a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Master of Business Administration degree from Marquette University.
Tom Milligan Actor TKM Productions	Mar 28, 2019 11:30 AM	Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau In 2014, my wife, Deb Kennedy, and I realized entertainment needs were growing and changing, and from those new and modern day needs, we established TKM PRODUCTIONS. Our goal is to provide entertainment that is as individual and unique as you. Whether you are planning a corporate event, or a family gathering, we can provide entertainment custom designed for your needs. Offerings range from dinner theatre productions, something light and funny, or something serious and thought provoking, live music, children's plays and workshops.
Glen Schwartz-Prairie States Mushroom Club	Apr 04, 2019 11:30 AM	Scientific and educational activities related to fungi and appreciation of wild mushrooms