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"He was the best speaker that I have ever seen and I've seen a lot of speakers." -Alicia Allen, University of Chattanooga
Brent with Virginia Tech students as they hosted Hokie Pride Week on March 27, 2007
"My best moment this year was when I was on stage with Brent Scarpo realizing racism still exists." - Catfish Jean, McPherson College, KS
Brent speaking at McPherson College February 2006, McPherson , KS
"I've never been one to be speechless, but your presentation effected me so vastly I didn't know what to say after." -Ronni Featherston Stonehill College, Freshman 2007
Brent with Old Dominion Stop the Hate Poster Contest Winners Sarah Bryson and Jade Nguyen 2007
Why Do You Hate Me?
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Brent's BRAND NEW PROGRAM, Why Do You Hate Me? explores the issues of HATE on a much deeper level. In
this program, Brent takes his collective experiences
and shares with his audience not only the issues of
hate and diversity but also self-hate and how it
affects our self-confidence, self-esteem and
self-worth. We answer the question, What is it that
we love so little about ourselves that we feel a need
to hate someone else or ourselves?
This interactive as well as audience driven program is highly motivational in nature and explores the various behaviors seen on campuses where students are sabotaging their educational career. We look at abusive behaviors such as binge drinking, drug usage, gambling, perfectionism, anorexia, as well as many more.
As we explore those behaviors we use to sabotage our personal success, Brent identifies the key components of why we choose these behaviors as well as the necessary solutions to help manage these behaviors and allow students to become the vibrant successful and creative people they were meant to become in this world.
The audience is guided in the exploration of several key questions, including:
1. What are some of the behaviors we see on campuses right now that sabotage our educational careers?
2. What keeps us from being the creative and prosperous beings that we are meant to be?
3. What steps can we take to better our self-worth and manage those behaviors that promote self-hate.
Audiences will leave the program transformed, enlightened, and ready to take their next step in making a difference in the world while making a difference in themselves.
* This is 60 - 90 minute program that is audience driven and highly interactive.
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience members come up on stage and define for themselves the definition of both hate and self-hate.
* The program leader introduces examples of behaviors that students choose to sabotage their personal journey as well as the solutions to overcome them.
WHY DO YOU HATE ME SHOWCASE
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience members come up on stage and define for themselves the definition of both hate and self-hate.
* The program leader introduces examples of behaviors that students choose to sabotage their personal journey as well as the solutions to overcome them.
* 2006 - NACA Nationals, Lecture Showcase
* 2006 - WRGLC Featured Speaker
WHY DO YOU HATE ME TECH REQUIREMENTS
* 2006 - WRGLC Featured Speaker
Sound Requirements: Handheld microphone
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Table for Merchandise.
* Podium
* Flip chart with markers
* A portable, full length mirror--such as a stage
mirror--that can be put in front of a person
NOTE--This program is best served in a theatre type auditorium. Because we talk about sensitive issues, it should be private from the general public. A CAFETERIA WILL NOT WORK NOR WILL IT BE DONE IN THIS SETTING. It is STRONGLY encouraged that the college counselors be present or some type of peer educators during the course of the program.
WHY DO YOU HATE ME INTRODUCTION
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Table for Merchandise.
* Podium
* Flip chart with markers
* A portable, full length mirror--such as a stage
mirror--that can be put in front of a person
NOTE--This program is best served in a theatre type auditorium. Because we talk about sensitive issues, it should be private from the general public. A CAFETERIA WILL NOT WORK NOR WILL IT BE DONE IN THIS SETTING. It is STRONGLY encouraged that the college counselors be present or some type of peer educators during the course of the program.
download speaker introduction (pdf file)
Speakers Video Demo (Windows Media File)
Marketing and Promoting Brent Scarpo (pdf file)
T-Shirt Marketing (pdf file)
NCAA Scholarship (pdf file)
Brent's Bio (pdf file)
Coming Out - The Never Ending Story
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Brent speaking with
Moreno Valley HS GSA officers
March 2006
The program, Coming Out - The Never Ending Story was
the first presentation Brent created and gave as a
professional speaker. This program is geared for your
gay and lesbian audiences as well as their allies. In
addition, this is wonderful program for those college
and high school support staff that interface with this
population on a daily basis.
Coming Out is a very important step in a person's life. Through role-playing, interactive exercises, humor and personal stories, Brent Scarpo discusses the issue of Coming Out like no one else. Through this seminar, Brent will illustrate how "Coming Out" can be the BEST experience of YOUR LIFE!!
This 60 - 75 minute presentation discusses the following points:
* Why am I gay?
* Was I born this way?
* What does it mean to be gay in the new millennium?
* How do I come out to myself?
* Is it important to come out?
* Who should I tell that I am gay?
* How should I tell my family and friends?
* When should I tell them?
* Should I come out at work?
* Now that I'm out, am I done?
For college, high school support staff and their allies, we discuss the following points:
* What do I say if a student comes out to me as being gay?
* How do I address my own personal views of homosexuality as it relates to the student coming out?
* Do I know who to refer them to if I don't have the answers?
* How do I continue to be an ally on my campus?
* What is the current environment on my campus as it relates to gay students?
* Why did the student trust me to come out to and what can I do to maintain that trust?
* How do I separate being an ally from being a professional?
COMING OUT TECH REQUIREMENTS
Moreno Valley HS GSA officers
March 2006
The program, Coming Out - The Never Ending Story was
the first presentation Brent created and gave as a
professional speaker. This program is geared for your
gay and lesbian audiences as well as their allies. In
addition, this is wonderful program for those college
and high school support staff that interface with this
population on a daily basis.Coming Out is a very important step in a person's life. Through role-playing, interactive exercises, humor and personal stories, Brent Scarpo discusses the issue of Coming Out like no one else. Through this seminar, Brent will illustrate how "Coming Out" can be the BEST experience of YOUR LIFE!!
This 60 - 75 minute presentation discusses the following points:
* Why am I gay?
* Was I born this way?
* What does it mean to be gay in the new millennium?
* How do I come out to myself?
* Is it important to come out?
* Who should I tell that I am gay?
* How should I tell my family and friends?
* When should I tell them?
* Should I come out at work?
* Now that I'm out, am I done?
For college, high school support staff and their allies, we discuss the following points:
* What do I say if a student comes out to me as being gay?
* How do I address my own personal views of homosexuality as it relates to the student coming out?
* Do I know who to refer them to if I don't have the answers?
* How do I continue to be an ally on my campus?
* What is the current environment on my campus as it relates to gay students?
* Why did the student trust me to come out to and what can I do to maintain that trust?
* How do I separate being an ally from being a professional?
Sound Requirements: Handheld microphone
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Table for Merchandise.
* Podium
* Flip chart with markers
* VHS player, projector, large projection screen or pending the size of audience combination TV/VCR
COMING OUT INTRODUCTION
REVIEWS
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Table for Merchandise.
* Podium
* Flip chart with markers
* VHS player, projector, large projection screen or pending the size of audience combination TV/VCR
Audience Quotes (pdf file)
Journey To A Hate Free Millennium
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Journey to a Hate Free Millennium is the multiple
award-winning documentary that seeks solutions to
ending HATE and the terrible hate crimes that have
become frequent events in our daily lives. The
stirring and powerful film centers around true stories
taken direct from the national headlines including:
The dreadful student shootings at Columbine High
School in Littleton, Colorado; the torturous dragging
death of James Byrd, Jr., an African-American man in
Texas; and the brutal beating death of Matthew
Shephard, a gay college student in Wyoming. The
inspiring documentary addresses the subject of HATE by
searching out the origins of how it is "taught and
learned," the scope of its danger beginning with
childhood taunting to murder. Viewers are invited to
take a stand against HATE and create their own vision
of a world free of HATE, where senseless acts of
violence are a thing of the past. The program utilizes
the groundbreaking documentary in an interactive,
multi-media presentation that impacts and changes
students' view of HATE in their world. Though the
program is uniquely designed for each audience, the
basic structure is as follows:
* A 35-minute version of the film is shown.
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
JOURNEY SHOWCASE
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
* 2006 - NACA Nationals, Training Showcase
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
JOURNEY TECH REQUIREMENTS
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
General: Handheld microphone, raised speaking area, podium, VHS
player, projector, large projection screen.
Green Room:
JOURNEY INTRODUCTION
JOURNEY SPEAKERS DEMO
JOURNEY CLIP
Green Room:
2 bottles of cold water.
Journey Video Clip (Windows Media File)
Be Hate Free Testimonial (Windows Media File)
Journey To A Hate Free Millennium
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Journey to a Hate Free Millennium is the multiple
award-winning documentary that seeks solutions to
ending HATE and the terrible hate crimes that have
become frequent events in our daily lives. The
stirring and powerful film centers around true stories
taken direct from the national headlines including:
The dreadful student shootings at Columbine High
School in Littleton, Colorado; the torturous dragging
death of James Byrd, Jr., an African-American man in
Texas; and the brutal beating death of Matthew
Shephard, a gay college student in Wyoming. The
inspiring documentary addresses the subject of HATE by
searching out the origins of how it is "taught and
learned," the scope of its danger beginning with
childhood taunting to murder. Viewers are invited to
take a stand against HATE and create their own vision
of a world free of HATE, where senseless acts of
violence are a thing of the past. The program utilizes
the groundbreaking documentary in an interactive,
multi-media presentation that impacts and changes
students' view of HATE in their world. Though the
program is uniquely designed for each audience, the
basic structure is as follows:
* A 35-minute version of the film is shown.
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
JOURNEY SHOWCASE
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
* 2006 - NACA Nationals, Training Showcase
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
JOURNEY TECH REQUIREMENTS
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
General: Handheld microphone, raised speaking area, podium, VHS
player, projector, large projection screen.
Green Room: 2 bottles of cold water.
JOURNEY INTRODUCTION
JOURNEY SPEAKERS DEMO
Green Room: 2 bottles of cold water.
Journey Speakers Video Demo (Windows Media File)
Journey Video Clip (Windows Media File)
Be Hate Free Testimonial (Windows Media File)
Palm Desert High School (pdf file)
Quotes (pdf file)
Woodland Park School District 1 (jpg image)
Woodland Park School District 2 (jpg image)
Massena Central High (jpg image)
Saint Andrew's School (jpg image)
Journey To A Hate Free Millennium
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Journey to a Hate Free Millennium is the multiple
award-winning documentary that seeks solutions to
ending HATE and the terrible hate crimes that have
become frequent events in our daily lives. The
stirring and powerful film centers around true stories
taken direct from the national headlines including:
The dreadful student shootings at Columbine High
School in Littleton, Colorado; the torturous dragging
death of James Byrd, Jr., an African-American man in
Texas; and the brutal beating death of Matthew
Shephard, a gay college student in Wyoming. The
inspiring documentary addresses the subject of HATE by
searching out the origins of how it is "taught and
learned," the scope of its danger beginning with
childhood taunting to murder. Viewers are invited to
take a stand against HATE and create their own vision
of a world free of HATE, where senseless acts of
violence are a thing of the past. The program utilizes
the groundbreaking documentary in an interactive,
multi-media presentation that impacts and changes
students' view of HATE in their world. Though the
program is uniquely designed for each audience, the
basic structure is as follows:
* A 35-minute version of the film is shown.
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
JOURNEY SHOWCASE
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
* 2006 - NACA Nationals, Training Showcase
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
JOURNEY TECH REQUIREMENTS
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
General: Handheld microphone, raised speaking area, podium, VHS
player, projector, large projection screen.
Green Room:
JOURNEY INTRODUCTION
JOURNEY SPEAKERS DEMO
Green Room:
2 bottles of cold water.
Journey Speakers Video Demo (Windows Media File)
Journey Video Clip (Windows Media File)
Be Hate Free Testimonial (Windows Media File)
Journey To A Hate Free Millennium
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Journey to a Hate Free Millennium is the multiple
award-winning documentary that seeks solutions to
ending HATE and the terrible hate crimes that have
become frequent events in our daily lives. The
stirring and powerful film centers around true stories
taken direct from the national headlines including:
The dreadful student shootings at Columbine High
School in Littleton, Colorado; the torturous dragging
death of James Byrd, Jr., an African-American man in
Texas; and the brutal beating death of Matthew
Shephard, a gay college student in Wyoming. The
inspiring documentary addresses the subject of HATE by
searching out the origins of how it is "taught and
learned," the scope of its danger beginning with
childhood taunting to murder. Viewers are invited to
take a stand against HATE and create their own vision
of a world free of HATE, where senseless acts of
violence are a thing of the past. The program utilizes
the groundbreaking documentary in an interactive,
multi-media presentation that impacts and changes
students' view of HATE in their world. Though the
program is uniquely designed for each audience, the
basic structure is as follows:
* A 35-minute version of the film is shown.
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
JOURNEY SHOWCASE
* Interactive exercises are done in which the audience shares their definition of HATE and examples of HATE in their lives and community.
* The program leader then introduces the Power of One - how one person can make a difference.
* Brent Scarpo will donate one Journey educational kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
* 2006 - NACA Nationals, Training Showcase
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
JOURNEY TECH REQUIREMENTS
* 2005 - NACA South, Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA West Lecture Showcase
* 2005 - NACA Mid-Atlantic Lecture Showcasing
(alternate)
* 2004 - NACA Northern Plains, Lecture Showcase
* 2004 - NASPA National, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Northeast, Lecture Showcase
* 2003 - NACA Mid-America, Lecture Showcase 1st
(alternate)
* 2003 - National Middle School Association Conference
- Presenter
* 2003 - AFA Annual Conference, Lecture Showcase
General: Handheld microphone, raised speaking area, podium, VHS
player, projector, large projection screen.
Green Room:
JOURNEY INTRODUCTION
JOURNEY SPEAKERS DEMO
Green Room:
2 bottles of cold water.
Journey Speakers Video Demo (Windows Media File)
Journey Video Clip (Windows Media File)
Be Hate Free Testimonial (Windows Media File)
The Road to Hollywood - Careers in the Entertainment Industry
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Shawshank Redemption Brent's first major motion picture
No matter what your major is in college, Brent Scarpo
promises that after this program, you will be able to
get either a day of work or a career in the world of
Hollywood.
In this EXCITING and CAREER INSPIRING program, Brent discusses how careers in Hollywood are not just for actors, writers, producers and directors. There is an entire business that needs talents from all the various majors provided by colleges and universities.
Through his 20 years of experience in the business of Hollywood, Brent will enlighten students on the realities of Hollywood and how to best approach the idea of a career in the entertainment industry.
Brent will discuss and answer the following points,
* Can I make it in Hollywood?
* Does my major provide for a possible career in the entertainment industry?
* What if I don't want to move to Hollywood. Where else can I find a career in the entertainment industry?
* What kind of resume do I need to get a job in the industry?
* What agencies or studios do I contact for a job?
In addition, Brent will provide the following resources for his audience.
* Sample resumes of various positions in the entertainment industry.
* A list of all the major studios, their job hot lines and websites.
* Q & A session answering your specific questions on your major and how you can get work in the entertainment industry.
SPRING BREAK HOLLYWOOD
No matter what your major is in college, Brent Scarpo
promises that after this program, you will be able to
get either a day of work or a career in the world of
Hollywood.In this EXCITING and CAREER INSPIRING program, Brent discusses how careers in Hollywood are not just for actors, writers, producers and directors. There is an entire business that needs talents from all the various majors provided by colleges and universities.
Through his 20 years of experience in the business of Hollywood, Brent will enlighten students on the realities of Hollywood and how to best approach the idea of a career in the entertainment industry.
Brent will discuss and answer the following points,
* Can I make it in Hollywood?
* Does my major provide for a possible career in the entertainment industry?
* What if I don't want to move to Hollywood. Where else can I find a career in the entertainment industry?
* What kind of resume do I need to get a job in the industry?
* What agencies or studios do I contact for a job?
In addition, Brent will provide the following resources for his audience.
* Sample resumes of various positions in the entertainment industry.
* A list of all the major studios, their job hot lines and websites.
* Q & A session answering your specific questions on your major and how you can get work in the entertainment industry.
A new website coming soon! Dedicated to the Spring Break Hollywood hands-on program
brought to you by Brent Scarpo. Hollywood, spring break, and FUN! Come join us for a real view inside
the entertainment industry.
The Group meets with My Name is Earl creator Greg Garcia
THE ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD TECH REQUIREMENTS
The Group meets with My Name is Earl creator Greg Garcia
Sound Requirements: Handheld microphone
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Podium
* VHS player, projector, large projection screen or
pending the size of audience combination TV/VCR
THE ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD INTRODUCTION
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Podium
* VHS player, projector, large projection screen or
pending the size of audience combination TV/VCR
download speaker introduction (pdf file)
Program Demo Coming Soon
Living Like Mama D - Lessons in Community Service and Leadership
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Mama D serving over 500 homeless on Skid Row in LA
This program looks at the life of Mama D, one amazing
lady who enriched the lives of thousands of Los
Angeles' homeless and forgotten through sheer
determination and a single disability check. Through
the use of this powerful documentary, educational guide and
accompanying workshop, students will come to
understand how the power of one individual can make a
difference in the world.
The audience will be guided through servant leadership philosophies and tactics by the experiences of the presenter. This program will use the power of film and the essence of human spirit to teach the lessons that textbooks are unable to translate. Servant leadership is a hands-on experience for students whether they are leaders, followers, resume-builders or life-time philanthropist.
The speaker will enlighten and teach the audience in using service to empower themselves, their peers and their communities in any phase of their lives. Utilizing these skills will enable both students, faculty,and staff to evaluate service opportunities as they relate to their campus, its organizations and their personal lives.
The most powerful moment of the program will be the legacy that Mama D has left the world and how that legacy will transform students to create their own. Audiences will view the award-winning documentary, Mama D and how she fed thousands of homeless in downtown Los Angeles with only her disability check and few volunteers. In addition, students will be able to answer the following questions after the program.
* What is my personal service philosophy?
* What is servant leadership?
* What are the ten points of being a servant leader?
* How can service enrich my organization, campus, personal life and profession?
* What are some examples of service projects that I can develop while in college?
* What is a senior gift project?
* What is the legacy I want to leave behind?
BASIC PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program looks at the life of Mama D, one amazing
lady who enriched the lives of thousands of Los
Angeles' homeless and forgotten through sheer
determination and a single disability check. Through
the use of this powerful documentary, educational guide and
accompanying workshop, students will come to
understand how the power of one individual can make a
difference in the world.The audience will be guided through servant leadership philosophies and tactics by the experiences of the presenter. This program will use the power of film and the essence of human spirit to teach the lessons that textbooks are unable to translate. Servant leadership is a hands-on experience for students whether they are leaders, followers, resume-builders or life-time philanthropist.
The speaker will enlighten and teach the audience in using service to empower themselves, their peers and their communities in any phase of their lives. Utilizing these skills will enable both students, faculty,and staff to evaluate service opportunities as they relate to their campus, its organizations and their personal lives.
The most powerful moment of the program will be the legacy that Mama D has left the world and how that legacy will transform students to create their own. Audiences will view the award-winning documentary, Mama D and how she fed thousands of homeless in downtown Los Angeles with only her disability check and few volunteers. In addition, students will be able to answer the following questions after the program.
* What is my personal service philosophy?
* What is servant leadership?
* What are the ten points of being a servant leader?
* How can service enrich my organization, campus, personal life and profession?
* What are some examples of service projects that I can develop while in college?
* What is a senior gift project?
* What is the legacy I want to leave behind?
* A 22-minute version of the film, Mama D is shown.
* Interactive exercises are illustrated in which the audience members acquire servant leadership and service projects tools.
* Programmer will donate one Mama D kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
MAMA D TECH REQUIREMENTS
* Interactive exercises are illustrated in which the audience members acquire servant leadership and service projects tools.
* Programmer will donate one Mama D kit to each school that books the program which includes a copy of the documentary and educational guide.
Sound Requirements: Handheld microphone
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications: * Podium
* VHS player, projector, large projection screen or pending the size of audience combination TV/VCR
MAMA D SPEAKER INTRODUCTION
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications: * Podium
* VHS player, projector, large projection screen or pending the size of audience combination TV/VCR
Brent Scarpo Introduction (pdf file)
Patti Ramey Introduction (pdf file)
Patti Ramey Introduction (doc file)
Quotes (pdf file)
Last Call...
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Last Call speaking team Patti Ramey and Brent Scarpo
This exciting new program addresses the number one issue that
campuses across the nation face...ALCOHOL! According to a USA
Today, 30% of all college freshmen deaths were contributed to
alcohol or drug overdose. Last Call is the ground-breaking new program
that looks at the reality of alcohol and how it effects your campus
as well as surrounding community. Through the use of eye opening visuals, and stories of personal tragedy and triumphs
over alcohol, the presenters will bend the alcohol education curve into
a whole new standard.
This audience driven program will engage both students and speakers in an open and honest dialog on the realities of alcohol and its effects. Speaking veterans, Brent Scarpo and former student affairs practitioner, Patti Ramey will share with the audience their experiences of having to make that "last call" to a parent, friend or loved one when alcohol serves its final round on a student's life. This program is the first step in making sure those "last calls" never happen. Participants will leave the program with real life skills on dealing with alcohol, alcohol abuse and the culture that it creates within our classrooms, campuses and communities. In addition, students will be given the necessary tools of responsible drinking behaviors and how to engage their peers who abuse that responsibility.
During the program, audience members will discover the answers to the following questions,
* What are the signs of alcohol abuse in myself and friends?
* What are the signs of alcohol poisoning and what do I when it happens?
* What is binge drinking?
* What is responsible drinking and how to I encourage myself and others in this behavior?
* How do I deal with the challenge of peer pressure?
* What are some alternative campus and community activities that don't involve alcohol?
* What are the effects of alcohol and other drugs medically, financially and emotionally?
* How can I prevent the "last call" in my life?
* Am I an alcoholic?
* Where can I go for help on or off campus?
BASIC PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This exciting new program addresses the number one issue that
campuses across the nation face...ALCOHOL! According to a USA
Today, 30% of all college freshmen deaths were contributed to
alcohol or drug overdose. Last Call is the ground-breaking new program
that looks at the reality of alcohol and how it effects your campus
as well as surrounding community. Through the use of eye opening visuals, and stories of personal tragedy and triumphs
over alcohol, the presenters will bend the alcohol education curve into
a whole new standard.This audience driven program will engage both students and speakers in an open and honest dialog on the realities of alcohol and its effects. Speaking veterans, Brent Scarpo and former student affairs practitioner, Patti Ramey will share with the audience their experiences of having to make that "last call" to a parent, friend or loved one when alcohol serves its final round on a student's life. This program is the first step in making sure those "last calls" never happen. Participants will leave the program with real life skills on dealing with alcohol, alcohol abuse and the culture that it creates within our classrooms, campuses and communities. In addition, students will be given the necessary tools of responsible drinking behaviors and how to engage their peers who abuse that responsibility.
During the program, audience members will discover the answers to the following questions,
* What are the signs of alcohol abuse in myself and friends?
* What are the signs of alcohol poisoning and what do I when it happens?
* What is binge drinking?
* What is responsible drinking and how to I encourage myself and others in this behavior?
* How do I deal with the challenge of peer pressure?
* What are some alternative campus and community activities that don't involve alcohol?
* What are the effects of alcohol and other drugs medically, financially and emotionally?
* How can I prevent the "last call" in my life?
* Am I an alcoholic?
* Where can I go for help on or off campus?
* This is 60 - 90 minute program that is audience driven and highly interactive.
* Interactive exercises are illustrated in which audience members acquire proactive decision making skills for both driving and drinking choices.
LAST CALL TECH REQUIREMENTS
* Interactive exercises are illustrated in which audience members acquire proactive decision making skills for both driving and drinking choices.
Sound requirements: two hand held microphones
Lighting requirements: Basic stage lighting
Green Room requirements: Four bottles cold water
Other Specs:
2 gallon large clear container
4 - 6 foot tabl
18 pack of non-alcoholic beer
plastc/cloth for table
Speakers Introduction (pdf file)
coming soon
VIDEO STREAM PREVIEW
Last Call Video Stream Preview (Real Media File)
Recommendation Letter (pdf file)
Marketing and Promoting Speakers (pdf file)
Brent's Bio (pdf file)
Patti's Bio (doc file)
For Women Only
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Brent's program, For Women Only, is highly sought after and is the long awaited
program that looks at the challenges and issues women face in a male dominated society
as presented by a man. A man you say? Yes, Brent Scarpo has a unique perspective
on the issues and challenges that women face in society and empowers women to take a
unique introspection of their lives. Brent has great admiration for women and their
role in society for he was raised by a single, divorced mother during a time when it
was not fashionable to do so.During this unique and amazing program, Brent shares his experiences growing up and how his mother faced the daily challenges of being an uneducated, single and divorced woman raising three children on her own. Brent shares with audiences the unique wisdom his mother modeled for her children and how she overcame her daily challenges and succeeded one day at a time.
Through the one of a kind lessons passed on by his mother, Brent empowers his audience on the following concepts:
1. What are the top ten lessons women should know about men?
2. What are the top ten lessons women should know about the work place?
3. What are the top ten lessons women should know about marriage?
4. What are the top ten lessons women should pass on to their children?
5. What are the top ten lessons women should know about themselves?
Brent's presentation is full of emotion, laughter, empowering thoughts and ideas. It is why Rosemary Woodward of the American Business Women's Association said of Brent's recent presentation,
“ ” Brent empowered us by sharing with us his moving and personal story. We all cried, laughed and related to his journey. I belong to many networking organizations and Brent's presentation was the most interesting and compelling I've ever heard.
Of course, men will not be turned away, but this is a program that empowers women and the unique challenges they face in a male dominated society. This is an excellent program for corporations, keynote, as well as colleges and sororities.
Sound Requirements: Handheld microphone
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Table for Merchandise.
* Podium
* Flip chart with markers
WOMEN ONLY SPEAKER INTRODUCTION
Lighting Requirements: Basic Stage Lighting
Green Room Specifications: 2 bottles of cold water.
Other Specifications:
* Table for Merchandise.
* Podium
* Flip chart with markers
Brent Scarpo Introduction (pdf file)
Program Demo Coming Soon
STOP THE HATE POSTER CONTEST
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Old Dominion University winners 2007- Sarah Bryson ( L of Brent) is
winner of this years postcard contest
Brent Scarpo and the program, "Journey to a Hate Free Millennium" is excited
to announce this amazing concept program to campuses as an event where the
students on your campus create the next step in a Hate Free World.
Together with your campus we create a panel of local and national celebrities to judge your students entries for this amazing program. On the evening of the Journey presentation for your campus we unveil the winners and award the prizes for each top poster. As a continuance of our journey to make the world hate free we use your winning poster for marketing in our programs for following year. In addition, your school and winners will be FEATURED on our web site.
The "Stop the Hate" Poster Contest is a
campaign to educate college students about hate crimes and bias-based acts. The intent is to provide a way for students to learn about, respond to, and take a proactive approach in preventing these crimes."
This contest is built in as part of the "Journey to a Hate Free Millennium" program and the WINNERS of the contest will be announce at the program by the speaker.
We will provide the rules, organizational plan as well as CELEBRITY JUDGES, who will judge your school's entries via then internet. Past judges include Olivia Newton John, Transformers writer, Tim DeSanto, Scott Wolfe and many more... We will also help you secure prizes for the winners through corporate sponsors.
Mercyhurst College winners 2006
If you should have any questions about the concept or how to ADD this
AMAZING feature to our Journey speaking program, please contact either Patti
or Brent at 760-322-4455 or e-mail at patti@brentscarpo.com
Brent Scarpo's Residency Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
I am very excited about my NEW Residency Program. This program allows colleges
and universities to truly stretch those programming dollars while being able to
utilize funds from various department budgets.
This program allows your campus to spend THREE DAYS with Brent Scarpo while customizing and
selecting from the various speaking programs offered in this section.
The Residency Program is designed to be creative and meet the true programming needs of each college and university. This program allows you to customize your programming experience like no other. Here is what you get.
Brent will fly to your college and spend three days with your students and/or staff. The fourth day is considered a departure day and is a non-programming day.
Each school selects up to SIX programming options for their Residency with Brent Scarpo. Ideally, we are looking to schedule three programs during the day and three at night. The options can be selected from any of our speaking programs, workshops, and/or electives.
Previous electives created by campuses include Classroom Guest Lecturer, Special Guest - Lunch or Dinner, Discussion and showing of Oscar nominated film, The Shawshank Redemption.
SAMPLE BRENT SCARPO RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Residency Program is designed to be creative and meet the true programming needs of each college and university. This program allows you to customize your programming experience like no other. Here is what you get.
Brent will fly to your college and spend three days with your students and/or staff. The fourth day is considered a departure day and is a non-programming day.
Each school selects up to SIX programming options for their Residency with Brent Scarpo. Ideally, we are looking to schedule three programs during the day and three at night. The options can be selected from any of our speaking programs, workshops, and/or electives.
Previous electives created by campuses include Classroom Guest Lecturer, Special Guest - Lunch or Dinner, Discussion and showing of Oscar nominated film, The Shawshank Redemption.
Brent arrives on campus.
Monday Day - Brent teaches 2 - 3 classes as guest lecturer.
Monday Night - Brent presents speaking program, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium.
Tuesday Day - Brent leads Hate Free workshop for faculty and administration.
Tuesday Night - Brent presents speaking program, Why Do You Hate Me?
Wednesday Day - Brent speaks at Stop the Hate Poster Contest Awards Banquet.
Wednesday Night - Brent presents speaking program, Living Like Mama D.
Thursday Day - Brent departs campus.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless when creating your customized Residency Program and will be a memorable experience for students, faculty and administration.
Compared to booking each of these programs separately and adding in travel expenses, the cost of the Residency Program is a HUGE savings to your programming budget.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Monday Day - Brent teaches 2 - 3 classes as guest lecturer.
Monday Night - Brent presents speaking program, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium.
Tuesday Day - Brent leads Hate Free workshop for faculty and administration.
Tuesday Night - Brent presents speaking program, Why Do You Hate Me?
Wednesday Day - Brent speaks at Stop the Hate Poster Contest Awards Banquet.
Wednesday Night - Brent presents speaking program, Living Like Mama D.
Thursday Day - Brent departs campus.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless when creating your customized Residency Program and will be a memorable experience for students, faculty and administration.
Compared to booking each of these programs separately and adding in travel expenses, the cost of the Residency Program is a HUGE savings to your programming budget.
To learn more about the Residency Program, please contact our office at 760-322-4455.
Customized Workshops
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Each of the speaking programs in this section can be
created in a customized workshop. Workshops are
generally 2 hours, 1/2 day or full day depending on
time, budget and needs of the college.Both Brent Scarpo and Patti Ramey have extensive backgrounds in leading such workshops and will lead the workshop separately or as a team, depending on the type selected.
Our workshops have been created for student leaders, Greeks, student affairs, residential life as well as many others. Journey, Why Do You Hate Me?, Coming Out, Mama D, Road to Hollywood and Last Call speaking programs become the foundation for the workshop and we work with each school to identify the areas most needed when it comes to creating the customized workshop for your school. Each workshop is very hands on and group oriented and explores deeper into the issues that a speaking program can not reach.
Journey to a Hate Free Millennium Workshop
This workshop was customized for Shepherd College where student affairs and residential life staff and students gathered for a two-hour-workshop. Utilizing raw footage from the award-winning documentary, participants were given a deeper meaning to the issues of hate crimes on college campuses while given specific exercises and scenarios of hate crimes that have occurred on other campuses and the means to develop their problem solving techniques when it came to each scenario.
Coming Out - The Never Ending Story Workshop
This workshop was customized for Hoftra University where student affairs, residential life, administration and students gathered for a two hour workshop. Utilizing raw footage from our documentary, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium, as well as discussion and group exercises, the university was better able to understand their GLBT community, their needs as a community and how to better service this population as their allies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS
This workshop was customized for Shepherd College where student affairs and residential life staff and students gathered for a two-hour-workshop. Utilizing raw footage from the award-winning documentary, participants were given a deeper meaning to the issues of hate crimes on college campuses while given specific exercises and scenarios of hate crimes that have occurred on other campuses and the means to develop their problem solving techniques when it came to each scenario.
Coming Out - The Never Ending Story Workshop
This workshop was customized for Hoftra University where student affairs, residential life, administration and students gathered for a two hour workshop. Utilizing raw footage from our documentary, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium, as well as discussion and group exercises, the university was better able to understand their GLBT community, their needs as a community and how to better service this population as their allies.
For more information or to create a customized workshop for your campus, please contact Patti Ramey at 760-322-4455.
Emcee/Master of Ceremonies
EMCEE DESCRIPTION
There is nothing more horrifying than a convention or business meeting where people
are falling asleep and thinking, "Thank God there is a jacuzzi in my room."
Please don't let this happen at your next convention or business meeting. If you truly want a successful and vibrant program that is energetic, dynamic and flows smoothly then consider hiring Brent Scarpo as your next Emcee/Master of Ceremonies.
Brent can liven up the dullest of topics and keep people on their toes as he professionally keeps the program running smoothly with enlightening introductions, wit and humor. Using his gift as a storyteller and his many years working with celebrities in Hollywood, this is an emcee worth hiring.
No matter what the size of the audience or content of the material being presented Brent will make the evening memorable.
To learn more, please submit the Contact Brent form
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Speakers We Recommend
SPEAKERS WE RECOMMEND DESCRIPTION
As a professional speaker, I only speak on topics that
I am passionate about and that come from my heart.
Each one of my speaking topics is part of who I am as
a person and feel a need to share with the world. I
also pride myself on being an expert on these topics.
This kind of philosophy is not shared by all speakers
and limits me in the types of programs I am able to
present.
Given my philosophy on speaking, it is my pleasure to recommend truly amazing speakers who speak on subject matters that I believe are very important for the world to hear and that I am not an expert. Each of the speakers below are personal friends of mine and I have witnessed the power of their programs. I highly recommend each one of them and invite you to look at their websites as well topic information.
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Keynote Programs
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Brent's programs have been presented to over 1,000,000 people throughout the world.