" Meeting Archives "
UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS
PRIOR PRESENTATIONS
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"Erie native Ken Ahrens and the Malmedy Massacre"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Mark Squeglia, BA History, GannonTopic Summary:
The story of Erie native Ken Ahrens and the Malmedy Massacre during WW2’s Battle of the Bulge, his survival and the events leading up to and following.
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"The Geopolitical underpinnings of the crisis in the Ukraine"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Mark BeckerTopic Summary:
Marks topic will be the current political situation in the Ukraine.
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"“Welcome to The White House: The Ultimate Tour.”"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Robert J. YatesTopic Summary:
A tour of the White House beyond the standard including much you’ve never seen or knew about.
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"The HIstory of Marquette Savings Bank"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Kelly Montefiori, COO of Marquette Savings BankTopic Summary:
Kelly will be speaking on the history of the Marquette Savings Bank.
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"Women on the Waves"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Alethea Gaarden B.A., MATopic Summary:
One deckhand's perspective on the importance of tall ship sailing in the 21st century, even—and maybe especially—for people who don't think of themselves as sailors, athletes, or adventurers.
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"The Lincoln assassination"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Jeff Sherry M.A.T.Topic Summary:
On the evening of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth, a well known actor and Confederate sympathizer, assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington. But there's much more to the story!
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"His talk will be on the book – Duty, Terror and Survival, The World War One Diary and Art of Doughboy Cpl. Harold W. Pierce."
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Bill Welch B.J., MATopic Summary:
Bills talk will be on the book he edited and published, Duty, Terror and Survival, The World War One Diary and Art of Doughboy Cpl. Harold W. Pierce.
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"How 70 Men from GE Erie Helped the Russians During WWII"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Victoria Brogdon BATopic Summary:
How 70 Men from GE Erie Helped the Russians During WWII: A Story of the Iranian State Railway and the Lend-Lease Program.
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"Annual Christmas Meeting"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Annual Christmas MeetingTopic Summary:
Our annual Christmas meeting will highlight The Great Lakes Threshold Choir. See the full meeting description for more information.
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"Topic to be determined"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Rev. Gary Larson, B.A., MDiv,Topic Summary:
Topic to be determined
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"The Commercial Space Industry"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Warren KingTopic Summary:
This presentation will begin by recalling the excitement of the Apollo Moon landings era which soon ebbed after the last mission. In succeeding decades the general public's perception of space has been in the doldrums but that is now changing with the advent of multiple commercial companies entering what appears to be a huge new marketplace.
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"Women on the Waves"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Alethea Gaarden B.A., MATopic Summary:
Her lecture, “Women on the Waves,” is one deckhand's perspective on the importance of tall ship sailing in the 21st century, even—and maybe especially—for people who don't think of themselves as sailors, athletes, or adventurers.
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"Nimitz, Halsey, & Spruance - The Admirals who won the Pacific War."
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Mark Squeglia, BA History, GannonTopic Summary:
Nimitz, Halsey, & Spruance - The Admirals who won the Pacific War.
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"Mental Health"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Dr. Annette FranklinTopic Summary:
Mental Health
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"Zachary Taylor"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Richard Arthur, M.A.Topic Summary:
Richard M.A. will be giving us a vivid re-enactment of President Zachory Taylor.
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"Mental Health"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Dr. Annette FranklinTopic Summary:
Mental Health
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"Climate Change: Why are we still arguing?"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Dr. Rich Bowden PhDTopic Summary:
Climate Change: Why are we still arguing?
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"Mark will present an educational video that focuses on the most recent ethnic groups who have emigrated to Erie. . PLEASE NOTE MEETING DATE - Due to scheduling conflicts we will meet Oct. 18th, the 3rd Wednesday in October."
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
Mark Squeglia, BA History, GannonTopic Summary:
Mark will present an educational video that focuses on the most recent ethnic groups who have emigrated to Erie.
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"No Meeting in November"
Our Guest Speaker[s]:
N/ATopic Summary:
Due to the many Jefferson Global Summit talks November has become one of our off months, August being the other.
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