Author Topic: First Public Presentation Today (Read 5536 times)

phildinftlaudy · « **on:** June 15, 2010, 11:15:46 pm »

Hi All:

I was asked to give a presentation today to an HIV Education Group in Miami at the healthcare facility I write grants for --- 38 positive individuals. One was a 24 year LTS and many others with substantial years - it felt good -- sharing my experience - and how I try to make being positive a positive part of my life..... lots of good feedback..... now, I am generating some ideas that in the coming weeks I may approach some of my friends here on POZ forums about...... I think I got more out of it then the group or maybe equally --- I think I know which direction my career should/will be heading in the near future..... Thanks everyone for your support and for being a part of my life and allowing me to be part of yours.

Hellraiser · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2010, 11:21:10 pm »

I would have loved to have been there to see you. I'm sure it was a fantastic presentation phil.

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2010, 11:24:31 pm »

Thanks Trey --- if you go to Las Vegas I will recreate it for everyone LOL --- I am also thinking about distribution of DVD copies of it; perhaps a Kindle version for those who would prefer to read it..... Also may get a booking agent.....

Hellraiser · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2010, 11:41:22 pm »

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on June 15, 2010, 11:24:31 pm

Thanks Trey --- if you go to Las Vegas I will recreate it for everyone LOL --- I am also thinking about distribution of DVD copies of it; perhaps a Kindle version for those who would prefer to read it..... Also may get a booking agent.....

I would gladly be your middle man, drain your venture of all potential cashflow and bankrupt your business for you. Just take it under consideration.

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2010, 11:43:25 pm »

u would do that for me -- wow, u reallly are awesome --- i will definitely take it under consideration!

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2010, 11:44:52 pm »

Good stuff phil. Curious because of home sickness, may I ask where you did your presentation at?

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2010, 11:49:02 pm »

@ Skeebo:
At Jackson Memorial Hospital --- for SFAN (South Florida AIDS Network)

Ann · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2010, 09:14:32 am »

Well done, Phil, glad it went well for you.

Now about those grants you write... can you write one for me? Pretty please? With ~~sustiva~~ sugar on top?

veritas · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2010, 09:54:52 am »

Phil,

Bravo ! Sharing your experience with other poz individuals gives those struggling with disease a sense of hope and helps them learn to cope. I'm sure the satisfaction you received from the feedback was emotional for you also.
If I may ask, what were some of the questions and feedback you received? Were there any questions that you didn't expect?
With face to face exchange, the emotion is a lot more readable.

I wish you well on your new career!

v

max123 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2010, 11:29:26 am »

hey phil,

that's awesome. i didn't know that you were actively involved in the med field community. hat's off to you, brother

max

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2010, 08:10:53 pm »

Veritas - I was talking to all positive people so I didn't get too many questions. Feedback was about m positive attitude, sense of humor and keeping it real. Gave out my number to a lot of the people there.

I basically started by telling about m professional background and how I used to be a prevention specialist (talked to groups about stress management, anger management, drugs/alcohol, codependency, HIV/AIDS prevention, communication skills, etc) I did small groups, large groups, schools, jails, community centers, etc . They say that people tend to teach what they need to learn ---- for all of my talking about prevention of HIV - I didn't follow my own lessons and ended up positive.

I also spoke about spirituality, staying connected, being involved, asking medical provider questions and living with HIV in a positive way. Making it a positive experience.

Ann --- I write grants for non-profit 501 (c) 3 agencies - both as a private consultant and full time with my current employer a foundation that supports the 4th largest healthcare system in US. I would love to write a grant for you - but you have to get that nonprofit status first

Maybe we can get a few people together and come up with something that stretches across continents and really brings about change.

Thankse everyone for the positive feedback.

Ann · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2010, 10:02:52 pm »

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on June 16, 2010, 08:10:53 pm

Ann --- I write grants for non-profit 501 (c) 3 agencies - but you have to get that nonprofit status first

Hey, I must be non-profit - at least I never seem to make any. That counts, doesn't it?

Sounds like a good talk - especially the bit about not following your own advice. Bet that struck home with a few.

anniebc · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2010, 10:53:05 pm »

Well done Phil, sounds like you really enjoyed yourself, keep up the good work.

I'm on the Board of a Not-for-Profit Organization in NZ..so how about writng out a grant for us...

Hugs
Jan

Hellraiser · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2010, 01:47:18 am »

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on June 16, 2010, 08:10:53 pm

I did small groups, large groups, schools, jails, community centers, etc .

Oh Phil, I am so proud of you. No truck stops or retirement homes though?

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2010, 11:17:54 am »

Hellraiser - The truck stops were a different type of presentation - of course, that was back in my "hoe" days

Ann · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2010, 11:56:22 am »

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on June 17, 2010, 11:17:54 am

Hellraiser - The truck stops were a different type of presentation - of course, that was back in my "hoe" days

Hoe? Were you gardening at these truck stops?

Did you use a rake too, or did you simply engage in rakish behaviour?

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2010, 12:01:35 pm »

Ann - I was debating whether it was hoe or ho ----- actually, might have been better to say promiscuous LOL

Oh, landscapers were on my list also though.....

Ann · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2010, 12:07:38 pm »

Mmmmm.... landscapers....

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2010, 01:41:10 pm »

Quote from: Ann on June 17, 2010, 12:07:38 pm

Mmmmm.... landscapers....

Oh you would love the landscapers on my street right now. It's a bunch of guys mowing the city's grass with weedeaters wearing prison blues! When they're around I usually drive by and toss a half pack of cigs out the window.

YaKaMein · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2010, 02:55:33 pm »

Phil,
It's great that your presentation was well received. Here's to many more successful ones. It's a great feeling to have. -YaKa

alliance · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2010, 05:36:04 pm »

Way to go Phil! Success, sharing, teaching, learning, rewards and goals. Sounds like you found a way to bring this all together for yourself in a meaningful productive manner! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2010, 10:33:20 pm »

Alliance - Thanks for the feedback - it did feel good and made me want to contribute more in different venues

Skeebo -- Yeah, some of those landscapers got it going oin -- and can feed the fantasies....

Ann · « **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:39:05 am »

Quote from: skeebo1969 on June 17, 2010, 01:41:10 pm

Oh you would love the landscapers on my street right now. It's a bunch of guys mowing the city's grass with weedeaters wearing prison blues!

Yep, I'd probably love it. The local council workers here aren't anything to look at though. They used to use prison workers to do this type of work out in the community but they stopped because they were getting up to too much mischief - like meeting their squeeze on the outside for a quickie in the bushes.

Quote from: skeebo1969 on June 17, 2010, 01:41:10 pm

When they're around I usually drive by and toss a half pack of cigs out the window.

Ever the philanthropist. But hey, wait, no blunts hidden in those half packs? tsk tsk tsk. ~shakeshead~

So Phil, do you have more lined up yet?

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 18, 2010, 04:35:42 pm »

Ann - Landscapers? or Public Presentations? I am going to get on the speaker's bureau of the ASO, so hopefully that will open up more opportunities to present.

In regards to the landscapers, I have to look at purchasing property in a heavy follage area

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