I have been on the speaking circuit for many years now, giving talks and lectures to various groups: Rotary Clubs, Business Organizations, Computer Clubs, and other organizations. In addition, I have been teaching several types of classes in computers for over 10 years now, first with Main Line School Night, and for the last 8 years with Adult School Night of Chester County. I am available to groups on the following basis:
1 I must be available (morning, evening or weekend)
2 $50 for a 20 to 40 minute presentation within 10 miles of Frazer, Pa.
3 These are meant to be general talks rather than training courses. Training courses for small or large groups are also available. Inquire for rates.
4 Non-profit groups, such as Rotary Clubs, many have the speaking fee waived.
Speaking Topics
Ham Radio, What is it and Where it Came From
Emergency Commnications
Packet/APRS
Cell Phone Safety
Choosing the Right Computer
Building Your Own Computer
Computer Technology, What's Happening and What to Expect
Upgrading Computers and Software
Things You Should Know if You Own a Computer
Backing Up Your Computer
CD ROM Writers: Choosing, Using, and Installing
Internet Access, Email, and Surfing
Web Pages, What they are and Why Everyone Should Have One
Pocket Organizers: Palm Pilots
Digital Cameras
Rotary's 4 Way Test
Theft of Service
Global Positioning Satellites
What Lawyers and Insurance Companies Have Done to Most Businesses
Security Systems
Western Caribbean Cruise
Around The World In 61 Days
Roller Skating Rink Experiences
Bio
Born and Raised in Phila Suburbs
Graduated St Peters School, Peekskill, NY ('62)
Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Valparaiso technical Institute ('65)
Served as part-time Special Deputy and Radio Dispatcher for Porter County, Indiana (1963-65) including police school
A T & T Long Lines: (6 1/2 years) 1965-71
Owner-Operator: Kimberton Rollerama, Inc (15 years) 1972-1987
Member Roller Skating Rink Operators Association (RSROA) 17 years
Licensed Skating Teacher: Society Roller Skating Teachers Ass'n (SRSTA)
Past President: Pennsylvania Chapter of RSROA
Computer Controlled lights, heat, air, and ventilation of rink (1977)
Zoning Officer; Charlestown Township (3 years)
Owner: Gene's Computer Outlet (13 years) June 1988 to present
Teacher: Main Line School Night 2 years
Teacher: Adult Night School of Chester County (8 years)
Started Web Site for Gene's Computer Outlet 1994
Web Master of several commercial and personal web sites
Rotarian (26 years) Phoenixville (75-92) and Exton Frazer (92-Pres)
Past President: Rotary Club of Exton Frazer (1996-97)
"Paul Harris Fellow"
Member: Paoli Presbyterian Church
FCC Licensed Ham Operator (43 years) 1958
Built my first short wave transmitter from scratch (1958)
FCC Commercial License: Second Class Radio Telephone/GRT (38 years) 1963
DJ and Chief Transmitter Engineer: Campus Radio Station WVTI, Valparaiso, Indiana
Member: All States Radio Club, Valparaiso, Ind (63-65)
First Amateur Radio Repeater in Phila Area (1963) & "Auto-Patch" (1965)
RACES Radio Officer and Head of Lower Merion Township Civil Defense (68-71)
Certified Instructor: Radiological Monitoring (1967)
Life member: American Radio Relay league (ARRL)
Life member: The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)
Frequency Co-ordinator SEPA/SJ/DE (67-71)
Member and Secretary: Main Line VHF Association (1968-70)
Proposed merger of Main Line VHF Assn with Las Voyagers
Charter/Life member: Philadelphia Area Repeater Association (PARA)
Operated Landline BBS [Bulletin Board System] "The Fifth Dimension" (1980-99)
Operated Packet BBS (1985-88)
Current President of PARA (2000-2001)
Member: Chester County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service)
Member: Newtown Square Amateur Radio Club
Hobbies: Ham Radio, Computers, Camping, Canoeing, Photography, HO Trains