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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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s we prepare to launch our 47th season at the Vail Symposium, I’m excited to share the 2017-18 winter programming with you. Exploration and the desire to learn is a core component to our mission and I hope this lineup of topics and experts in their field will engage your curiosity. On behalf of the programming committee, we hope you will be inspired by the diverse lineup of speakers and topics and will be able to joins us for many of our programs. As you know, we are always evaluating and reviewing other programming ideas and speakers’ schedules and will add programs to the season if the opportunity and timing allow. I encourage you to read our weekly emails and join our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. If you want to know more about any of the programs in this brochure, please visit our website where we have room to provide more details and links to specific speakers and their websites. We are dedicated to presenting programs that are thought-provoking, that inspire conversation and provide balance for our community. We could not achieve these goals without our donors, sponsors and volunteers. On behalf of the board of directors and the staff, I’d like to thank all of them for their generous support. If you appreciate and enjoy the contributions the Vail Symposium makes to your life and your community, I encourage you to grow your involvement: attend more programs, bring a friend, make a donation or volunteer. All of these actions contribute to our success, our growth and our long term sustainability. As we anticipate another great ski season, we also look forward to another season of programs that engage, inspire and satisfy our curiosity. I look forward to seeing you at our programs. Kris Sabel Executive Director
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want to thank all of our attendees, supporters, staff and volunteers for their role in making this past year a success. Attendance is up and contributions are up; those are a strong affirmation of the improvement that has been made in the programming and the professionalism of the presentations themselves. This winter’s schedule covers a wide variety of topics. While we recognize that not everyone will come to every presentation, we hope that you are pleased with how the topics are covered and presented when you join us. If you have any suggestions for improvement or topics and presenters that you think would make great programs, please let Kris, myself, or any Board member or program committee member know so that we continue to improve and create programs that are interesting and thought-provoking. Enjoy the Valley and our winter series, Dale Mosier Chairman, Board of Directors
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CONTENTS
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board & staff members
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support the symposium
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winter programs
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donors
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board spotlight
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get involved & speaker in schools
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thank you to our sponsors
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policies, ticket & p r o g r a m i n f o r m a t i o n
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B OARD & STAFF M EMBE RS STAFF Executive Director Kris Sabel Program and Development Coordinator Arzu Basyildiz Marketing Manager Katie Coakley
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Dale Mosier Treasurer Rob LeVine Gary Gilman Andy Kaufman Kathy Kimmel Laurie Kleisinger Mary Lamb Lucas Jeanne Mosier Mary Pat Rapp Rohn Robbins James C. Ruh
HONORARY BOARD
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Chair Emeritus Karen Morter
Dale Mosier (Chair) Denis Ainbinder Catherine Bennett Doris Dewton Greg Dobbs Gary Gilman Kat Haber Michael Hazard Kathy Kimmel Dr. Robert Lipnick Rebecca Matlon Mary Pat Rapp Kathryn Regjo
Terry Minger Priscilla O’Neil Ebby Pinson
ADVISORY COUNCIL Michael Balk Pam Bard Pam Brandmeyer Doris Dewton Tracey Flower Elaine Kelton Michael Losier Jamie Metzl Liana C. Moore Brian Nolan JK Perry Kathi Renman Pamela Smith
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Jeanne Mosier (Chair) Kathy Kimmel Laurie Kleisinger Mary Lamb Lucas Jim Ruh
M ISSION The Vail Symposium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to year-round lifelong learning for the Vail Valley community through educational programs that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable.
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S UP PORT THE SYMP OS IUM D O N AT E TO DAY ! Less than 10% of our income comes from ticket sales. The rest comes from you. Your donation ensures that the Vail Symposium can thrive, grow and, ultimately, continue to bring amazing speakers to the Vail Valley.
A donation of any amount is enough to make a difference in your community through the Vail Symposium. Please don’t wait. We need your support today!
Make a donation online at www.vailsymposium.org or send a check made payable to Vail Symposium to PO Box 3038, Vail, CO 81658
DONOR LEVELS Member
$50 - $99
Torch Member $1,000 - $1,499
Spark Member
$100 - $249
Torch Underwriting Member $1,500-$2,499
Candle Member
$250 - $499
Spot Light Member
$2,500 - $4,999
Lantern Member
$500 - $999
Flood Light Member*
$5,000 - $9,999
Arc Light Member*
$10,000+
Donors at the Torch Member level or higher qualify as a major giver and a member of the Lighthouse Society *Contact Kris Sabel for information about benefits at the Flood and Arc Light Membership levels. All donors receive a direct mailing of our seasonal program brochure and acknowledgment in the brochure and on our website.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS General Lecture Ticket Major Donors Recognition Event
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MAKING THE CROOKED STRAIGHT: CREATING MEDICAL MIRACLES IN ETHIOPIA Whether it’s fixing debilitating spine diseases or creating a lasting effect on neurology in Ethiopia, these two doctors are proving that individuals can make an incomparable difference. Join Dr. Rick Hodes and Dr. Andrew Kaufman for an evening of stories and inspiration from two extraordinary individuals who have made a marked difference in the peoples’ lives in Africa. Rick Hodes is an American internist, living in Ethiopia for 29 years. He is medical director for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and, more than a decade ago, he started a program to help kids with spinal deformities. Rick is a Master of the American College of Physicians, has been a CNN Hero and holds five honorary doctorates. Dr. Andrew Kaufman is a retired neurosurgeon who has spent one month each year for the past 10 years as a volunteer in Ethiopia. He has been involved in the residency program in neurosurgery and taught at the Medical School as well as performed surgery and taught neurosurgical techniques and practice.
07 DEC
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ARTS & CULTURE with: Dr. Rick Hodes and Dr. Andrew Kaufman where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
E X PL ORI NG C O L O R A D O ’ S WO R LD O F WH I T E : A P H OTO G R A P H I C JO U R NEY There are many ways to enjoy winter in Colorado, but one of the best ways is to immerse yourself in the white stuff. Join the Vail Symposium for a multi-media presentation by ski-mountaineer Dr. Jon Kedrowski and nature photographer John Fielder derived from their new books “Classic Colorado Ski Descents” and “A Colorado Winter.” The two will share stories from their combined 60 years of exploring our wintry world, each with their own unique perspective. Travel Colorado with ski mountaineer Dr. Jon Kedrowski as he guides you to some of the best ski descents the state has to offer. Kedrowski discusses preparation, gear selection, planning, and analysis of weather and snowpack for skiing in the backcountry. With his photography, he highlights many of the 300 different ski routes and ski descents showcased in his new guidebook. John Fielder will provide the artistic side. With a backdrop of beautiful music, Fielder shares his favorite scenes during 40 years of exploring the Colorado backcountry on skis. This is also a great opportunity for photographers to learn techniques for capturing in a monochromatic environment. Dr. Jon Kedrowski is the author of “Sleeping on the Summits: Colorado Fourteener High Bivys” and is a professor of Mountain Geography at Colorado Mountain College. In addition to more than 1000 ascents of the Colorado 14ers and 13ers in all seasons, and the 74 named 14ers in the continental-U.S., he has climbed six of the seven continental summits including Mount Everest in 2012. John Fielder is Colorado's best-known nature photographer, publisher, teacher and preservationist with over 40 exhibit-format books and guide books to his credit, including “John Fielder's Best of Colorado” and “Colorado 1870-2000.” John Fielder's photography has influenced people and legislation, and he has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado's open space and wildlands. This program is presented in Partnership with the Vail Public Library
11 DEC
UNLIMITED ADVENTURE with: John Fielder and Jon Kedrowski where: Antlers at Vail | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 7
WHAT DOESN’T KILL US:
HOW FREEZING WATER, EXTREME ALTITUDE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONING WILL RENEW OUR LOST EVOLUTIONARY STRENGTH Summiting Kilimanjaro clad only in a pair of shorts may sound insane. So when Scott Carney, an investigative journalist and anthropologist heard about Dutch fitness guru Wim Hof’s unbelievable methods and claims that he could "hack" the human body, he made the trek to Poland to expose this fraud. But in just a few days, Carney found himself changing his mind, beginning a friendship and a new adventure. “’What Doesn’t Kill Us’ traces our evolutionary journey back to a time when survival depended on how well we adapted to the environment around us,” writes Carney in a description of the book. “Our ancestors crossed the Alps in animal skins and colonized the New World in loin cloths, seemingly impervious to the elements. Modern humans have lost their biological link to the environment. Now we hate the cold. We suffer from auto-immune diseases. And many of us are chronically over weight. ‘What Doesn’t Kill Us’ uncovers how just about anyone can reclaim our species’ evolutionary strength by reimagining how our bodies fit into the world and then slowly conditioning ourselves to unfamiliar environments.” Carney’s book chronicles his journey to push himself mentally and physically using Hof's method of cold exposure, breath-holding and meditation to show how our bodies can thrive when we push them to the limits and this program promises to be as eye-opening as a plunge into ice cold water. Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist whose stories blend narrative nonfiction with ethnography. His reporting has taken him to some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. Currently, he is a senior fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism and a 2016-17 Scripps Fellow at the Center for Environmental Journalism in Boulder.” What Doesn’t Kill Us,” his most recent book, is a New York Times bestseller; other works include “The Red Market” and “A Death on Diamond Mountain.” He has been a contributing editor at Wired and his work also appears in Mother Jones, Foreign Policy, Playboy, Details, Discover, Outside, and Fast Company. This program is a collaboration between the Vail Symposium and The Bookworm of Edwards, presented in partnership with the Vail Public Library.
14 DEC
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UNLIMITED ADVENTURE with: Scott Carney where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
BIT C OI N A N D T H E R IS E OF DI GI TA L C U R R E N C Y It’s been almost nine years since Bitcoin burst onto the scene, but many people are still wondering how digital currency affects not only the individual, but also the financial world. The invention of the block chain for Bitcoin made it the first digital currency to solve the double spending problem, without the use of a trusted authority or central server, but digital currency and crypto-currency are still very much a gray area for many people. Some call it a hoax while others have an eye on how other countries, like Russia and China, are handling the phenomenon. In this fireside chat with Richard Bard, experts Bill Laggner and Zach Markiewicz will discuss the future of cryptocurrency, both nationally and globally, focusing on block chain concepts as a core component of Bitcoin, where it serves as the public ledger for all transactions. Bill Laggner was an early adopter of Bitcoin and investor in Uphold, "the internet of money." He is co-founder of Bearing Asset Management (2002) and manager of Bearing Fund LP, one of the top performing macro funds from 2005-2010. He also created the Bearing Credit Bubble Index, which measured the various credit enablers responsible for the great financial crisis. Zach Markiewicz is a specialist in Payments System Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City where he is responsible for gathering market intelligence and advising policy makers on developments in the payments system. Prior to joining the Fed, Mr. Markiewicz was a senior manager of consumer insights and brand research for Anheuser-Busch Inc. Richard Bard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bard Capital Group, LLC, a middle market private equity firm with a diversified portfolio. He has been involved in the acquisition and operation of several private and publicly traded businesses over the past 30 years. He previously served as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. This program is sponsored in part by Alpine Bank and generously underwritten by Dierdre & Ronnie Baker.
28 DEC
FINANCIAL SERIES with: Richard Bard, Bill Laggner and Zach Markiewicz where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 9
F RO M QAD H A F I TO C H A OS :
LIBYA'S CENTRALITY IN WESTERN GEOSTRATEGY AND THE FIGHT AGAINST JIHADISM The Trump Administration has largely ignored the protracted conflict in Libya, attempting to outsource its resolution to our European allies. However, the fallout from the multiyear civil war— which ignited three years after the fall of former Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi — has major implications on Western geostrategic interests throughout the Mediterranean basin. Libya is an area of commercial, military and diplomatic competition; oil firms, militias, jihadists and the major Gulf and European powers all have their proxies in the country. Join the Vail Symposium as Jason Pack, executive director of the U.S.- Libya Business Association, discusses the inception of the current crisis, Libya’s militias, the Islamic State’s presence, the migrant crisis and what US policy towards these interlocking issues should be. Pack has worked to promote US-Libyan commercial, academic, and governmental ties. In addition to serving as the Executive Director of the U.S.-Libya Business Association, he is also founder of EyeonISISinLibya.com and coauthor of "The Origins and Evolution of ISIS in Libya." He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek and has briefed the British Ministry of Defense, the US State Department, NATO, the United Nations and most European governments. This program is generously underwritten by Mary Pat & Keith Rapp.
04 JAN
HOT TOPICS with: Jason Pack where: The Grand View | Lionshead when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
F ILM S C RE E N IN G : C H A SING C O R A L Coral reefs are the nursery for all life in the oceans, a remarkable ecosystem that sustains us. Yet with carbon emissions warming the seas, a phenomenon called “coral bleaching” — a sign of mass coral death — has been accelerating around the world and the public has no idea of the scale or implication of the catastrophe silently raging underwater. Enter Jeff Orlowski, director of Chasing Ice, which created irrefutable, visual proof of the melting ice caps. In this newest project, Chasing Coral taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record bleaching events as they happen. Unfortunately, the effort is anything but simple and the team doggedly battles technical malfunctions and the force of nature in pursuit of their golden fleece: documenting the indisputable and tragic transformation below the waves. This program is presented in Partnership with Walking Mountains Science School and is generously underwritten by Priscilla O’Neil and Holly & Buck Elliott.
11 JAN
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS where: Battle Mountain High School | Edwards when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
TH E PUS H: A C L I M B E R ’ S JO U R NEY OF E NDUR A N C E , R I S K A N D G O ING BEYOND L I M IT S On January 14, 2015, Tommy Caldwell, along with his partner Kevin Jorgeson, summited what is widely regarded as the hardest climb in history. Yosemite’s nearly vertical 3,000-foot Dawn Wall climb took nineteen days on the route to conquer, but Caldwell’s odds-defying feat was the culmination of an entire lifetime of pushing himself to his limits as an athlete. In his book “The Push,” Caldwell describes this momentous climb—and many others. But it’s not just about the climbs. Join Caldwell as he talks about the lessons that he has learned in a lifetime of climbing which apply to everyone—even those who have never set foot on a mountain. Tommy Caldwell has made dozens of notable ascents and many consider him the best all-around rock climber in the world. In 2014, he was chosen as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year, and in 2015 the American Alpine Club awarded him Lifetime Honorary Membership, its highest honor. Caldwell, a frequent contributor to Alpinist, Climbing, and Rock and Ice magazines, lives in the town where he first learned to climb, Estes Park, Colorado, with his wife and their son and daughter. This program is a collaboration between the Vail Symposium and The Bookworm of Edwards and is presented in Partnership with the Vail Public Library.
17 JAN
UNLIMITED ADVENTURE with: Tommy Caldwell where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 11
IS I T THE E N D O F T H E WO R LD A S W E KN OW I T ? A D D R E S S I N G G EO P O LITIC A L CO NCE RNS IN A T I M E O F U NC ERTA INTY No one lives in a bubble and now, more than ever, Americans are paying attention to world-wide concerns and our nation’s foreign policies. This two day, four session program will provide an indepth focus on major international issues that the United States and the rest of the world are facing as well as raising important questions.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. SESSION 1: 6 – 7:15 P.M.; SESSION 2; 7:30 – 8:45 P.M. Session 1: Is Europe Falling Apart? with Julie Smith The countries of Europe, especially since the development of the European Union, have been increasing their economic power. Where is their economic power going and are there already signs of it diminishing? What is the relationship to political power? Session 2: "The future of democracy and dictators in the non-western world" It seems like so many countries are favoring the strong armed leader, even in some of the more advanced countries. What are the reasons for this? What is the future for democracy in the broader world? What does this mean for the United States?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. SESSION 3: 6 -7:15 P.M.; SESSION 4: 7:30 – 8:45 P.M. Session 3: Is China destined to rule the world? with Ambassador Christopher Hill The economic boom in China has created a significant world power and revived the Chinese perception of filling their rightful place at the top of the world order, economically and politically. What does this mean for the United States and the rest of the world? Session 4: Is the Post War Order Collapsing? With Jamie Metzl Since World War II, and especially the collapse of the Soviet Union, there has been a relatively consistent world order. This is now being brought into question. Each of the previous sessions will cover pieces, but this presentation will provide an integrated, world-wide view. Julianne (“Julie”) Smith is Senior Fellow and Director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security. She is a contributing editor to Foreign Policy and from 2012-2013, she served as the Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States. Session 2 Speaker: TBD. Under negotiations at time of printing. Ambassador Christopher Robert Hill is Chief Advisor to the Chancellor for Global Engagement and Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at the University of Denver. Ambassador Hill is a former career diplomat, a four-time ambassador, nominated by three presidents. Hill served as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2005 until 2009 during which he was also the head of the US delegation to the Six Party Talks on the North Korean nuclear issue. Jamie Metzl is a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council, novelist, blogger, syndicated columnist, media commentator and expert in Asian affairs and biotechnology policy. He has served in the US National Security Council, State Department, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as Executive Vice President of the Asia Society and with the United Nations in Cambodia. Moderator Greg Dobbs is a professional speaker on global affairs, the author of two books and has been a journalist for more almost 50 years, spending most of his time as a correspondent— including roughly two decades as a foreign and war correspondent— for two American television networks. This program is generously underwritten by Rob LeVine & Evelyn Pinney and Sandy & Fred Pack.
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HOT TOPICS with: Julie Smith, Ambassador Christopher Hill and Jamie Metzl Moderated by Greg Dobbs where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
E NS URI NG T H E U P P E R H A ND : BES T P RA C T IC E S F O R N EG OTIATIO NS When dealing with negotiation, it’s easy to fall into self-doubt and anxiety: Did I get the best deal? Did I leave anything on the table? Did I just get taken for a ride? In this seminar with Erich Rifenburgh, attendees will attain a baseline of current strengths and learn five practical steps for preparing for upcoming negotiations. Rifenburgh will also discuss what top companies are doing to get superior results. Erich Rifenburgh has more than 15 years of experience in negotiating with, and selling to, some of the world’s largest technology companies. He holds a master’s degree in International business from both the University of South Carolina and the Vienna University of Economics and Business. In leading global sales teams, Erich has gained invaluable insights in how to create value, regain and maintain the upper hand, while fostering collaborative relationships. This program is presented in partnership with the Vail Valley Partnership and Colorado Mountain College.
31 JAN
FINANCIAL SERIES with: Erich Rifenburgh where: Colorado Mountain College | Edwards Campus when: Doors open at 8 a.m.; program begins at 8:30 a.m.
WO M E N’ S H E A LT H C A R E IN TH E VA IL VALL E Y: W H E R E W E W E RE, W H ER E WE ARE A N D W H E R E W E NEED TO B E Living in what is arguably the finest resort community in the nation can be a struggle for the people who labor, often invisibly, to help keep us on top. Health care, both its cost and accessibility, for low-income families is a large part of this struggle, and meeting the special requirements of women’s health care can be a particular challenge. In the midst of our obvious prosperity rests a thorny question: How do we make health care both accessible and affordable for our most vulnerable and, at the same time, important residents? This program will examine the past, present, and future of this pressing need. Our panelists represent the major players at work both defining and addressing this problem. Vicki Cowart, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains approaches this challenge from the perspective of the organization at the forefront of the issue of women’s health care. Jenny Lang has worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Mountain Family Health Center since 2000 and approaches this challenge in her day-to-day work. TR Reid is an author, lecturer, documentary film maker, and reporter who has written books on diverse subjects including an examination of how five industrialized democracies provide high quality of health care for all.
07 FEB
HOT TOPICS with: Vicki Cowart, Jenny Lang and TR Reid where: Colorado Mountain College | Edwards Campus when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 13
TED X VA I L 2 0 1 8 : } YE S { . In a world where }yes{. all things are possible, TEDxVail shapes a healthier Vail Valley with unbridled optimism and incremental change making. We create a happier world by saying }yes{. Beyond the limited (knowledge, resources, time), we Xplore the limitless (imagination, creativity, curiosity). This year's event will focus on that productive tension between “what is” and “what if”: the inspiration that continues to drive us further into what's possible. Together, we are a }yes{. Join TEDxVail February 10, 2018 at Vail Mountain School to Xperience more than 25 speakers and performers in four fascinating speaker sessions: Empower Your Empire, Together We Ride, Passions & Protons and Landscapes, Lost & Found. Visit tedxvail.com for more information, tickets and event timeline.
10 FEB
SPECIAL EVENT where: Vail Mountain School when: Registration begins at noon; program starts at 1 p.m.
TH URS DAY N I G H T L I V E WITH SNL’S DON ROY KING What does it take to create a topical, thoughtprovoking and, most importantly, funny program, week after week? Don Roy King has the answer. Saturday Night Live’s seven-time Emmy-award winning director visits Vail for one evening to share stories from one of television’s most enduring shows, including the challenges that come from a live show, and explain why comedy is so important in the current political climate. Don Roy King is director of “Saturday Night Live,” one of the most iconic and influential programs in the history of American television. With a résumé that includes productions for nine networks and ranges from documentaries to musicals, he is one of the most versatile and accomplished directors in the industry. He has directed more hours of live television than anyone in the history of the medium and his assignments have taken him to 20 countries and 38 states. This program is generously underwritten by Janie & Dr. Robert Lipnick and Amy & Jay Regan.
22 FEB
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ARTS & CULTURE with: Don Roy King where: Battle Mountain High School | Edwards when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
SH OW M E T H E M O N E Y: U ND ER S TA ND ING TH E ROL E O F M O N E Y IN O U R EC O NO M Y Money: It makes the world go ‘round, but do you know how? Join Alison Felix, vice president and Denver branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Richard Bard for this two-session program designed to provide an understanding of the Federal Reserve, its structure, history and functions. Session One (3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Colorado Mountain College, Edwards Campus): This educational session is focused on those with an intermediate level of understanding of money and the FED, tying in the Federal Reserve operation and its dual mandate to many of the economic indicators in the news. We’ll discuss how this information is obtained and how it impacts employment, price and money statistics. This session covers information that will not be discussed in the evening program. Session Two (6 p.m., Donovan Pavilion): In this fireside chat with Richard Bard, the discussion will focus on the state of the economy in the U.S. and the role of the Federal Reserve in our economy, capital creation, relationship between long-term and short term rates, a weak/strong dollar and “why money matters” in global affairs. Felix will also present an update and forecast on the economic outlook; two local bankers will join the program at the conclusion to discuss the issues from a local perspective. Alison Felix is vice president and Denver Branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Felix joined the Federal Reserve in 2007 as an economist in the Regional Affairs Department in Kansas City. She was appointed Denver Branch Executive in 2012. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in economics from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in mathematics and economics from Kansas State University. Richard Bard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bard Capital Group, LLC, a middle market private equity firm with a diversified portfolio. He has been involved in the acquisition and operation of several private and publicly traded businesses over the past 30 years. He previously served as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. This program is sponsored in part by Alpine Bank.
01 MAR
FINANCIAL SERIES with: Alison Felix and Richard Bard where: Colorado Mountain College, Edwards Campus & Donovan Pavilion when: Session one: Doors open at 3 p.m.; program from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Session two: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 15
ADVE NT UR E R S G I V I N G BA C K Sure, traveling around the world making first ascents and exploring new places is cool. However, for these travelers, adventuring flowed into “giving back.” From climbing high for Alzheimer Disease awareness to furnishing fireplaces in Nepal, this evening’s panel discussion, moderated by Pamela Johnston, is all about how some of life’s greatest adventures come after the records have been set. Alan Arnette, Project 8000 for Alzheimer’s The 18th and oldest American to summit K2 at age 58 in 2014, Alan Arnette is an Alzheimer’s advocate and passionate climber who has reached more than 50 million people and raised close to $300,000 for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research in honor of his mother with his Project 8000 for Alzheimer’s. With summits of Everest, K2 and Manaslu under his belt, Arnette is planning to attempt the 11 mountains above 8000 meters (26,247 feet), he has not yet summited. If successful, he would only be the second American and 35th person to climb all 14 of the 8000 meter mountains. George Basch, Himalayan Stove Project George Basch (aka “Curious George”) has circled the globe as an adventurer, explorer, photographer and a creative entrepreneurial businessman. He is founder of the nonprofit Himalayan Stove Project, an organization dedicated to preserving the Himalayan environment and improving the health of the people living there. The project provides clean-burning, fuel-efficient cookstoves as replacements to traditional stoves or open-fire pits which cause unsafe levels of indoor air pollution and use excess fuel, and has, as of late 2017, delivered almost 5,000 stoves. Coupled with emergency Earthquake Relief work in 2015, his organization has impacted more than 40,000 people in Nepal since 2012. Luis Benitez, Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Eagle resident Luis Benitez is a mountain guide, motivational speaker and now serves as first director of the newly created Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, serving as an advocate for the state’s bustling outdoor industry. Benitez’s credentials cover nearly every aspect of the outdoor world, having scaled the highest points on each continent a total of 32 times. He previously served as director of the Colorado Outward Bound School and the Rocky Mountain Region of Outward Bound Professionals, which he said instilled a tremendous service ethic: If you can contribute, then you do contribute. Presented in partnership with the Vail Public Library
08 MAR
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UNLIMITED ADVENTURE with: Alan Arnette, George Basch and Luis Benitez Moderated by Pamela Johnston where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
KATRINA, SANDY AND HARVEY: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME WEATHER There’s no shortage of extreme weather occurring around the globe and scientists assert that intense storms, droughts and record-breaking heat waves are occurring with increased frequency because of humans. But blaming individual weather events on climate change is harder. This panel of scientists will discuss the links between climate change and the intensity of hurricanes and typhoons, from historical patterns to man’s influence. The program will close with Kim Langmaid providing an update to the Eagle Valley Sustainability Program. Kevin Trenberth is a Distinguished Senior Scientist in the Climate Analysis Section at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. He was a lead author of the 1995, 2001 and 2007 Scientific Assessment of Climate Change reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize which went to the IPCC. He focuses on climate variability and climate change, including global energy, water cycles and how they are changing. Kerry Emanuel is the Cecil & Ida Green Professor of Atmospheric Science at MIT and the Co-Director of the Lorenz Center. A prominent meteorologist and climate scientist, Emanuel specializes in moist convection in the atmosphere and tropical cyclones. His research interests focus on tropical meteorology and climate, with a specialty in hurricane physics. Kim Langmaid is the vice president, director of sustainability and founder of Walking Mountains Science Center. Her focus includes local sustainability, collaborative conservation and environmental education. Moderator Mercedes Quesada-Embid is an associate professor of sustainability studies at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. This program is presented in Partnership with Walking Mountains Science School and is generously underwritten by Holly & Buck Elliot
15 MAR
HOT TOPICS with: Kevin Trenberth, Kerry Emmanuel and Kim Langmaid Moderated by Mercedes Quesada-Embid where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 17
THE CHALLENGE OF AFTER DEATH SURVIVAL:
FINDING COMMON GROUND BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY The body and the brain: How do we deal with what comes after death? The question is discussed in this provocative panel discussion between a physician and neuroscientist, the first who has been to the other side and back and the second who has meditated for 40 years and published research on meditation and end of life experiences. How does a neuroscientist react to published cases suggestive of reincarnation? Can we trust an experience of a loved one communicating in a dream or vision to us at the moment they die? Hear firsthand how these scientists have grappled with these issues in their own lives and in the research literature. Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for more than 25 years. He is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Proof of Heaven” and “The Map of Heaven.”” His third book, co-authored with Karen Newell, is Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness”. Marjorie Hines Woollacott, PhD, has been a neuroscience professor at the University of Oregon for more than three decades and a meditator for almost four. She has written more than 180 peer-reviewed research articles, several of which were on meditation, the topic that motivates her for this program. Moderator Karen Newell has spent a lifetime seeking wisdom through esoteric teachings and firsthand experience exploring realms of consciousness. She is co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, and co-author with Dr. Eben Alexander of “Living in a Mindful Universe.” This program is generously underwritten by Bobbie & Jim Ruh and Julie Stoxen & Gary Gilman
21 MAR
CONSCIOUSNESS SERIES with: Eben Alexander and Marjorie Woollacott Moderated by Karen Newell where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
WO RKS HOP : I M P O S S I B LE TR U TH S :
EXPLORING RESEARCH AT THE BOUNDARY WHERE SCIENCE AND MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE MEET Neurosurgeon Eben Alexander and neuroscientist Marjorie Woollacott discuss the hard problem of science meeting spirituality and ask, “What catalyzes transformation in the life of materialist scientists and others?” Learn how they had to rethink everything learned in graduate school and medical school about consciousness and after death survival – and how simple curiosity is the key to expanding our own understanding. Dr. Marjorie Woollacott shares key research on end-of-life experiences, including terminal lucidity and end-of life telepathic communication, as well as the controversial but compelling research on reincarnation. Dr. Eben Alexander discusses his own and others’ experiences with after-life communication, the essence of healing, and how science supports extraordinary states of consciousness consistent with mystical experiences.
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CONSCIOUSNESS SERIES where: Vail Public Library | Vail when: 4 – 7 p.m.
MEN TAL HE A LT H = E S S ENTIA L H EA LTH Mental illness affects more than one million people in Colorado and one in five people in the United States each year, but nearly 60 percent do not receive treatment. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy will speak about his advocacy in the field of mental health and addiction, combining his personal story with his policy work, the magnitude of the current opioid crisis and potential solution, and vision for our country moving forward. The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the nation’s leading political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. During his 16-year career representing Rhode Island in Congress, he fought a national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, highlighted by his lead sponsorship of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008--and his brave openness about his own health challenges. Representative Kennedy was appointed in May, 2017, to sit on the Trump administration’s Presidential Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crises. This program is generously underwritten by Lynn & Dr. Andrew Kaufman, Kathy & Neal Kimmel and Marlys & Ralph Palumbo
29 MAR
LIVING AT YOUR PEAK with: Patrick Kennedy where: Donovan Pavilion | Vail when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
DO DGI NG T H E N U C L E A R B U LLETS Last year Joe Cirincione spoke about the threat of nuclear warfare. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved, but actually worsened. Now more than ever there is a risk that someone will use, by accident or design, one or more of the 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world today, rendering useless the standing mutually assured destruction principal. These weapons, possessed by states large and small, stable and unstable, remain an ongoing nightmare and a horrifying reality. Join Mr. Cirincione for a discussion on the best thinking and worst fears of experts specializing in nuclear warfare as the world’s worries continue to heat up. This includes outcomes and realities of the Iran nuclear deal and the threat and consequences of stumbling into a nuclear conflict. Joe Cirincione is president of Ploughshares Fund, a global security foundation, and the author of “Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons” and “Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World before It Is Too Late.” He served on the Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is widely quoted in the media, is an MSNBC nuclear security expert and teaches at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. This program is generously underwritten by Doris Dewton & Richard Gretz and Laura Tumperi
06 APR
HOT TOPICS with: Joe Cirincione where: The Grand View | Lionshead when: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. 19
A COL L E C T IO N O F C O N S C IO U SNES S : CU RATE D S E L E C T IO N S The Vail Symposium’s Consciousness Series has become a very popular series. To close out this season’s line-up, we’re offering a “sampler” of programs designed to delight our dedicated audience and perhaps pique the curiosity of those who have not yet explored this world of diverse topics. Four experts will present in-depth explorations on varied topics related to consciousness. From the history and implications of outof-body experiences and otherworldly journeys to an international perspective on extraterrestrials visiting Earth, this compendium of lectures on varied subjects will provide a stimulating and elevating experience. "My personal journey through infinite realities: An exploration of our true multi- dimensional nature as awareness” The world is made up of infinite realities, some of which we can explore in this lifetime. In this presentation, Nancy will share her transformative spiritual experiences that include her near death at the age of 18 and the life changing 4 hours of missing time that took her off planet and taught her more about the truth of who she is this lifetime. — Nancy Grignon, intuitive, public speaker, transformational life coach; near-death, exo-dimensional and missing time experiencer. “Spontaneous Kundalini awakening, bliss, and the near death experience” There are many paths to achieving enlightenment and some experiences follow similar paths. Dorothy Walters will explore the similarities between spontaneous kundalini awakening and neardeath experiences while sharing her learnings and poetry. — Dorothy Walters, PhD, poet, writer, spiritual friend, awakening experiencer. “The history and implications of out-of-body experiences and otherworldly journeys” Throughout human history, people have reported non-local states of awareness such as out-of-body experiences. We’ll discuss the history of this phenomenon, as well as the implications of these experiences and their potential for personal and spiritual growth. — Gabriel Sereni, researcher, coach and mentor-guide for facilitating the development of conscious awareness via deep meditation and techniques in non-local awareness. “Space people who are visiting Earth: An international perspective” Aliens who appear to be human, or at least a human-like species, have been reported for the past 60 years. Learn more about this intriguing type of alien, as well as the significance of various sightings over our nuclear installations. — Paola Leopizzi Harris, international photojournalist, investigative reporter, teacher, author and student of extraterrestrial-related phenomena since 1979. This program is generously underwritten by Mary Lamb Lucas and Julie Stoxen & Gary Gilman
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CONSCIOUSNESS SERIES where: Vail Public Library | Vail when: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For specific session times please visit our website.
WO RKF ORC E T R E N D S A N D H U MA N RES OURC E P R O F E S S I O NA L PA NEL The Vail Valley offers a unique mixture of small town life, rural character, mountain living and big city amenities that create a “just right” quality of life balance that even Goldilocks would appreciate. But our story is no fairy tale. Our communities hold real opportunity for hard-working entrepreneurs, business owners and employees determined to live out the lives of their dreams in the mountains of Colorado. Join us for a panel discussion with local human resource professionals, business owners and representatives from governmental organizations as they share trends and offer viewpoints regarding employee attraction, retention and benefits, using the Vail Valley Partnership annual workforce study as a guide. Teresa Friel has worked in Human Resources for more than 15 years, including serving as a Director of Human Resources for a resort in Vail. She has worked with Human Resources Plus (HRP) as an HR Professional since 2014 and has been an integral part of the HRP Recruit and Reward Services, facilitating customized training sessions, conducting on-site HR Audits and executing compensation and work force analysis projects while providing daily human resource guidance to clients. Michelle Lovins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the Human Resources Manager at The Christie Lodge in Avon, Colorado and Past President of the High Country Human Resources Association (HCHRA), an affiliate of SHRM. Michelle has more than 15 years of human resource experience with the majority of that experience in the hospitality and theme park industries. Aryn Schlichting is a Senior HR Professional at the Town of Vail with more than 15 years of HR experience, specializing in recruiting. Outside of work, Aryn is the co-founder of Mountain Careers, a hub for professional opportunities in the mountains, and is on the board of the Vail Valley Young Professionals. Jessica Valand is the Director of Workforce Development for Northwest Colorado. Jessica has been with the state in various leadership roles for nine years and currently works with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Prior to her current role, she oversaw public assistance work programs statewide and was responsible for the design, implementation and administration of Colorado's only transitional jobs program, ReHire Colorado. This program is presented in partnership with the Vail Valley Partnership and Colorado Mountain College.
11 APR
SPEAKING LOCALLY with: Teresa Friel, Michelle Lovins, Aryn Schlichting and Jessica Valand where: Colorado Mountain College | Edwards Campus when: Doors open at 8 a.m.; program begins at 8:30 a.m.
EVER EVOLVING PROGRA MS Due to the nature of evolving local, national and international current events, the Vail Symposium keeps several program dates open throughout each season in order to allow us to cover breaking topics or to bring in high-profile speakers who suddenly become available. These dates and programs aren’t included in this booklet. The absolute best way to stay in the loop regarding additional programs is to follow our social media channels, subscribe to our email list or to check out the events page on our website (www.vailsymposium.org/ events). We’ll update these digital outlets ASAP when further programs are confirmed. 21
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DONORS This section recognizes donors whose donation was received between November 1, 2016 and November 1, 2017. Donors whose donation was received after November 1, 2017 will be recognized in the Summer 2018 program book.
ARC LIGHT MEMBER $10,000 and above
Antlers at Vail* Colorado Mountain College* Donovan Pavilion | The Grand View* The Frechette Family Foundation Four Seasons Resort Vail* Jeanne and Dale Mosier*** Town of Vail Vail Daily* Vail Resorts Epic Promise*
FLOOD LIGHT MEMBER $5,000-$9,999
Alpine Bank Anonymous Colorado Mountain Express* Futurian Systems* Martha Head Kathy and Neal Kimmel Slifer Smith and Frampton Foundation The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain*
SPOT LIGHT MEMBER $2,500-$4,999
Anonymous Anonymous Pam and Richard Bard Dierdra and Ronnie Baker Doris Dewton and Richard Gretz ** Buck and Holly Elliott Dr. Andrew and Lynn Kaufman Gary Gilman and Julie Stoxen Mary Lamb Lucas Rob LeVine and Evelyn Pinney Mary Pat and Keith Rapp Amy and Jay Regan Susan and Richard Rogel Jim and Bobbie Ruh Tim and Lisa Swift TV 8* Vail Daily Vail Health Vail Public Library
***A Special Thank You to Jeanne and Dale Mosier for Underwritng the 2017-18 Winter Season
*Denotes gift made wholly or partially in-kind ** Longtime members of the Patrons Circle
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TORCH UNDERWRITING MEMBER $1,500-$2,499
Dr. Robert and Janie Lipnick Priscilla O'Neil Fred and Sandy Pack Marlys and Ralph Palumbo Rohn and Debbie Robbins Laura Tumperi
TORCH MEMBER $1,000 - $1,499
Mary Ellen Anderson John and Patty Bailey Michael and Marcy Balk Cathy and William Bethke Jimmy and Marka Brenner Claggett/Rey Gallery Steve and Amy Coyer Crazy Mountain Brewing Company* ECOTV* Cindy Engles Pete and Carole Feistmann Fairfield County's Community Foundation Harry and Susan Frampton Phil and Beverly Freedman Tom and Margie Gart Kitty George Ben and Holly Gill Stuart and Becka Green Kent Hopkins Tom and Verna Howard Jay and Kirk Huffard Artie and Jodi Israel Reese and Alberta Johnson Art and Elaine Kelton Laurie and Terry Kleisinger 24
Deb and Dan Luginbuhl Hank Mader Steven and Susan Marton Joseph and Brenda McHugh Mountain Digital, Inc.* Barbara Murray Frank and Allison Navarro Eric Noreen and Suzie Hill Mitch Karlin and Diane Pitt Kathi Renman and Jim Picard Beth and Rod Slifer Riverwalk Wine and Spirits* Larry and Pat Stewart Town of Minturn Bonnie Vogt George and Elizabeth Wiegers Ken and Nina Wise Wyndham Resorts Vail
LANTERN $500-$999
Lynn and Jerry Anderson Carol Cockrum TJ Conners R.J. Croteau and Karen Nold Fred Distlehorst Barry Gassman David Auchterlonie and Barbara Keller George and Lizette Lamb Peter MacDonald Heather McInerny Doug and Anne McNeill Thomas Moorhead Skip and Adelle Picking Shaw Electric Howard and Cathy Stone Vail Valley Young Professionals Association Sharon and Bob Winders
*Denotes gift made wholly or partially in-kind
CANDLE $250-$499
Larry and Sandra Agneberg Linda and George Brodin Stan and Mary Ellen Cope Jim and Suzanne Donohue Jack and Kathleen Eck Andrea Eddy Stephen Evans Ronna Flaum Doris Gobec Barbara Hogoboom Pam and John Horan-Kates Sue and Rich Jones Tania Landauer Anne and Robert Louthan William Mimeles Suzanne and Ed Padilla Lex and Ebby Pinson Mimi Pockross Anne Roberts Ken and Connie Scutari Jay Wissot and Alyn Park Glen and Margaret Wood
S PA R K $100-$249
Michael Ansfield Roger and Margo Behler Michael Beltracchi Adriana Bombard Alice Boone Phil and Sunny Brodsky Dick Cleveland and Kathy Langenwalter Alan and Sylvia Danson Greg Dobbs Charles Dolan and Susan Mackin-Dolan RJ Finn Tracey Flower Jane Hall Dan Havekost Chris Havekost Owen Hutchinson
James Klechner Barbara Krichbaum Melanna Marcellot Luc and Liz Meyer David Moromisato Jim and Karen Morter Cheryl K. Moskal Chris Romer Nancy and John Snyder Robyn Specthrie Norm Vogel Robert Warner Patti Weinstein Emily Zeigler
MEMBER $50-$99
Diana Bradley Anne Esson Alan Feldman Dwight Henninger High Country Copiers Linda Llewellyn Tom and Marcia McCalden Marka Moser Margaret and Jeffrey Nicholls Susan Pollack William Powell Margaret Rogers Kathleen Talbot Melvin and Barbara Vaughn Owen Young
FRIEND $1-$49
Lanell Avery Mary Bochain Lauren Burnett Mary Bruce Martha Milbery Wendy Rimel Norman Smith Jennifer Woolley
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ARY PAT RAPP has been attending Vail Symposium programs since 2012 and recently accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors. We’re thrilled to have her as part of the Board and are grateful for her years of support. She was generous enough to answer some questions so that we, and you, can get to know her better. VS: How did you first get involved with the Vail Symposium? MPR: I studied and worked in gerontological nursing and am interested in current and future services for older residents, particularly in the Vail Valley. Dale Mosier suggested my interests and background would be a good fit for the Vail Symposium. VS: How long have you been in the Vail Valley? MPR: My husband Keith and I have vacationed in the Vail Valley since the late 70s. We enjoy playing golf and skiing, so it was a great choice for us. We purchased a home here in 2012. VS: What do you enjoy the most working with the VS? MPR: I enjoy the breadth of programming and the opportunity to learn something new, whether it’s a new topic, a new perspective or even making a new friend. VS: Can you tell me about a memorable/funny/meaningful event or encounter with the Vail Symposium? MPR: As an avid hiker, I was inspired by the story of the man who broke the time record for scaling the highest peaks and reaching the poles (Colin O’Brady, who spoke at the Symposium in December 2016). It proved that once again there is a good woman behind every man, making the good things happens. VS: What do you hope to see from future Vail Symposium programming? MPR: The older adult population in the Vail Valley is growing. The VS is a great venue to explore topics relating to a spectrum of issues relating to older adults, e.g, attributes of a healthy community, community services to maintain independent living, creating a workforce to care for older adults and housing options. VS: What does the Vail Symposium mean to you? MPR: Knowledge, insight, community. VS: What else do you like to do for fun in the Vail Valley? MPR: Hiking, skiing, golf, entertaining, friends
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUMMER 2017 VOLUNTEERS Donna Albani Lanell Avery Cathy Bethke Kim Blackford Gary Gilman Kat Haber
Jane Hall Dudley Irwin Kathy Kimmel Debbie King Tommy King Laurie Kleisinger
Tania Landauer Mary Lamb Lucas Jeanne Mosier Debbie Robbins Noah Seeman
Interested in becoming a Vail Symposium volunteer? Contact us at info@vailsymposium.org
S PEA KERS IN OUR S C HOOL S Educating students and youth is the single most important investment for the future — it’s a message that is repeated by experts across the world. For the Vail Symposium, we’re doing our part by bringing world class speakers to schools, allowing students to interact with, and learn from, leaders in their fields. This past summer, Alyse Nelson, co-founder of Vital Voices, visited Vail Christian High School and Eagle Valley High School to speak with students about women’s progress and global leadership, an encounter that impacted and inspired those in attendance. Also this past summer, Dr. Pablo Noguera led our “Educate! 2017 Equity and Deeper Learning” program at Battle Mountain High School, discussing how to support and cultivate effective teaching in schools and how to motivate and engage students, along with several local leaders. With each season, the Vail Symposium will continue to bring speakers into the schools in the desire to reach an even larger audience, inspiring and educating our future leaders. 27
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POLICIES, TICKET & P ROGRAM INFORMAT ION RESERVE IN ADVANCE AND SAVE Did you know you can receive $10 off the ticket price of most of the programs just by purchasing your tickets in advance? Just go to www.vailsymposium.org or give us a call at 970-476-0954 before 2 p.m. on the day of a program to receive $10 off the door price. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase to receive the discount. Students, teachers, Vail Resorts employees, Eagle County Government employees and members of the Vail Valley Young Professionals Association (VVYPA) may be eligible for an additional discount.
TICKET SALES Please note all ticket and/or pass sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets and passes must be paid for at the time of purchase and are transferable. Complimentary tickets offered to donors per the benefits are also transferable.
TICKET DONATIONS If you are unable to attend a program, please call our office at 970-476-0954 to donate your tickets to area students. You will receive a tax acknowledgement letter for each ticket you return and the sincere gratitude of the Vail Symposium and local students.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS We are not a political organization. We strive to present speakers who can address thoughts and ideas from all viewpoints. Our speaker’s views do not necessarily represent the views of the Board and the Vail Symposium.
THIRD PARTY MATERIALS No third party material will be distributed or handed out at Vail Symposium programs, events or meetings without the prior consent of the Executive Director, Board Chair or Program Committee Chair. All materials must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of a program, event or meeting for consideration. No exceptions. No guarantees.
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P ROGRA M S AT- A -GLA N C E Making the Crooked Straight: Creating Medical Miracles in Ethiopia
12.11.17
Exploring Colorado’s World of White: A Photographic Journey
12.14.17
1.4.18
From Qadhafi to Chaos: Libya's Centrality in Western Geostrategy and the Fight Against Jihadism
1.11.18
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12.28.17
Bitcoin and the Rise of Digital Currency
VA IL S Y M P O SI U M P O BO X 3 03 8
What Doesn’t Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength
Film Screening: Chasing Coral
1.17.18
The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond Limits
1.24 & 25.18
Is It the End of the World As We Know It? Addressing Geopolitical Concerns in an Time of Uncertainty
1.31.18
Ensuring the Upper Hand: Best Practices for Negotiations
2.7.18
Women’s Health Care in the Vail Valley: Where We Were, Where We Are and Where We Need to Be
2.22.18
3.15.18
Katrina, Sandy and Harvey: The Effect of Climate Change on Extreme Weather
3.21.18
The Challenge of After Death Survival: Finding Common Ground Between Science and Spirituality
3.22.18
Workshop: Impossible Truths: Exploring Research at the Boundary where Science and Mystical Experience Meet
3.29.18
Mental Health = Essential Health
4.6.18
Thursday Night Live with SNL’s Director, Don Roy King
Dodging the Nuclear Bullet
3.1.18
A Collection of Consciousness: Curated Selections
3.8.18
Workforce Trends and Human Resource Professional Panel
Show Me the Money: Understanding the Role of Money in Our Economy Adventurers Giving Back
4.7.18
4.11.17
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