Master of Ceremonies for annual fundraiser

As a professional master of ceremonies I typically see a GALA time of year and February is one of them with a couple of black tie events back to back. First up "Champagne and Diamonds" an annual event for a local hospital network with international results. Just an amazing organization.

As my second time as the event emcee I was delighted to see the event had grown - in a time when most fundraisers are seeing flat responses. This year the money raised was going to purchase a mobile mammography coach. Last year, the money raised was to build and purchase a mobile outreach coach to go to the communities that don't have good access or personal ability to access health care. The cool part - the new coach they raised money for last year, was parked out front for all to see what their efforts accomplished. Just like I hope to see next year.

Congratulations on your most successful Champagnes and Diamonds yet and I look forward to helping as your Master of Ceremonies next year as well.

Jon Petz
Motivational Speaker, Corporate magician, Master of Ceremonies

Trade show magician at ASAE Technology show

You have to understand what you can and can't control. Unfortunately, I sit here in Ohio as the Washington DC airport is completely closed. I SHOULD be on route to the ASAE technology conference where I'll be the corporate magician / trade show magician for TMA Resources, which is not only a wonderful client, but a wonderful group of business professionals and friends.

It's looking like the entire show in going to be canceled at this point which would be a bummer for so many people. Those like me that want to be there, those that have sponsored the event and even those that are currently sitting in hotel rooms not with nothing to do.

The three things we CAN control - out actions, our attitude and our appearance. Yet all to often we stress over the things that we simply cannot control. So it looks like I'll be sitting this one out. So, a tip of the wine glass (or Guinness for Paul) to my friends at ASAE and TMA Resources. Hope to see you next time around. I think I'm going to use this "Free" time to go build a snowman with the girls.

Funny Motivational Speaker - A diamond in the rough

Funny Motivational Speaker - A diamond in the rough

Thanks to everyone in Arlington, Ohio for inviting me as your keynote speaker - I can now say I've been there :-) Your executive team, senior managers, sales team, partners and all leaders were simply exceptional and I was thrilled to be at the annual National Lime and Stone company event. Amongst all the quarries and mines we all find a few diamonds or nuggets that we could take back, apply to what we do and put the polish on our "SHOWTIME" attributes.

We had so many laughs in addition to digging into the passion of what you all represent. I feel great when I receive so many personal emails in response as well. It helps me realize that one by one we are making a difference.

Here's a great email following - that I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to send. I hope to see you all again in the near future.

Jon

"You were at NLS today and I thought you were fantastic. Although I told you before you left I just wanted you to know again how inspiring you were to me. You know to be happy with my job makes the people around me happy, I so believe that. Thanks for a great motivational hour!!! You were great!!!"