2011 Guest Speakers
Click to see a printable 2011 Seminar Schedule showing times and topics of special Guest Speakers described below. Also read about our other Special Events.
Graham Kerr
Internationally known culinary expert, television personality, award-winning author, and master of metaphorical speaking
Topic: Eat, Grow, Gather, & Share for a better 2020
Graham introduces his personal passion for edible plants and how a return "to our roots" can help us through the recession and lead to a reduction in health care costs and an increase in local jobs and the local economy as a result.
THERE WILL BE A BOOK SIGNING RIGHT AFTER THE SEMINAR
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Stacy Aleksich
Low Impact Development Specialist, BS and MS in Environmental Science
Representing: Snohomish Conservation District
Topic: Rain Gardens Useful and Attractive Landscaping
Learn how to add a Rain Garden to your yard. They soak up run-off, attract birds and bees and protect local waterways.
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April Brown
Managing Broker and Certified Foreclosure Analyst, Designated Instructor for government Pemco HUD Homes
Representing: Metropolitan Realty Group
Topic: How to Place Winning Bids for Government Owned HUD Homes
Learn the FAQ's and Secrets of buying HUD owned Homes. Topics covered will be: What is a HUD Home? Who is allowed to buy a HUD Home? What is the Good Neighbor Next Door Program?
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Jim Youngsman
Founder of Skagit Gardens, Author and leading expert on Infrared Heating, Factory Representative for Solid State Heating
Representing: Comfort Glow Heating
Topic: Back to the Future with Infrared Heating
Using the same technology that allows the sun to heat the earth, Learn how infrared heating san save up to 50% on energy costs.
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Kent Fobian
15 years experience in both residential and commercial security systems
Representing: Devcon Security
Topic: Outwit The Bad Guys
Learn how to stay one step ahead of the bad guys and protect your home and your family from home invasion crimes.
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Eric Teegarden
Civil and Environmental Engineer specializing in renewable energy system design, consultation, and sales
Representing: Northwest Wind and Solar
Topic: Why Solar Makes More & More $$Sense$$
Find out why Solar Power Systems prices are at an all time low while costs of fossil fuels continue to rise, making Solar Power a great investment.
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Keith Hughes
Member of Solar Washington, International Solar Society, American Solar Energy Assoc., and American Wind Energy Association
Representing: West Seattle Natural Energy LLC
Topic: Why Solar Power Is Perfect For The Northwest
Learn how to become your own power producer and never pay a power bill again.
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