April 2007 Archives

The news from Virginia Tech is horrifying. At the time of this post, the reports say 33 people are dead.

Brent Scarpo, an expert on student violence and other factors that can lead to school shootings, is available for media interviews or public speaking engagements. To schedule media interviews with Brent or book him for your school or organization, contact Wendy Kurtz at 407.814.7735.

Brent, an educator for almost 20 years, has spent nearly a decade traveling the world presenting the award-winning documentary and program Journey to a Hate Free Millennium to over 1,000,000 students in all 50 states and 12 foreign countries. Brent, a former Hollywood casting director (The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One), is the documentary's producer and creator of the corresponding student program based on the film.

Brent will be conducting multiple presentations next week for the students at Apopka High School. He'll conclude his time here by sharing the Journey program as well as his observations and recommendations at a community presentation for parents and community leaders.

Lots of great events coming up, more details to follow, but mark your calendar now:

April 26, 7:00 p.m.
Journey to a Hate Free Millennium
A Community Conversation and Program
Apopka, Florida

Featuring Brent Scarpo, producer of the multi-award-winning Journey to a Hate Free Millennium documentary and educational program. A former teacher, actor and Hollywood casting director (Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One) Brent has presented the Journey to more than 1,000,000 in all 50 U.S. states and 12 foreign countries over the past eight years.

May 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
SMART Awards Luncheon
Hosted by the Association for Corporate Growth Orlando chapter
Downtown Orlando Marriott
Orlando, Florida

Featuring Wally "Famous" Amos, father of the gourmet chocolate chip cookie industry, and recognizing Central Florida companies leading our business community in financial strength, active social and community participation as well as appreciation for the company and its employees.

Nominate a client's, associate's or even your own company.
Register by May 11 to receive early bird pricing.

May 31, 2007 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MEGA Book Marketing
A One Day Crash Course in Book Marketing
Hosted by Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprise
New York, New York
Seating is limited. Register today!

July 26-28, 2007
HDPR: Creating the Clear Picture
PRSA Sunshine District Annual Conference
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Orlando, Florida

Hosted by the Orlando Chapter of PRSA.