Speaker Program & Schedule

Room & Parking [ Printer-friendly ] NOTE: The IRP has two different room assignments for the Fall semester meetings. Please pay close attention to these locations before you attend. All meetings start at 2:00 PM, except the Christmas Luncheon. See room locations on last page. ROOMS: (Campus Map) Nanticoke Room: Second floor of the Guerrieri Center. Take the elevator on the right near the end of the hall as you enter from the Guerrieri parking lot. Exit and turn left. Montgomery Room: Second floor of the Commons Bldg. Use the elevator near the entrance to the first floor dining area. Exit, turn left, and go a short distance down the hall, to the room on the right. Worcester Room (Christmas Luncheon): Second floor of the Commons Bldg. Use the elevator near the entrance to the first floor dining area. Exit, turn left, and go to the farthest room. PARKING: (Campus Parking Map) Parking in the Guerrieri and Asbury Church lots requires a parking permit. They will be available for purchase at the Sept. 1st meeting. These can also be purchased at the College Police Station at the corner of Power and Wayne Sts. (Roughly: behind the Racquetball court on Milford St.). Tell the clerk you are with the IRP.

The IRP Program Committee sponsors a weekly lecture series during the academic year. Speakers include regional business and civic leaders as well as SU faculty who share their expertise (sometimes outside the bounds of their specific discipline). The lectures are informative and frequently fascinating.

Speaker Schedule Fall, 2009

September 1^st: Welcome to all members both old and new. We will be joined by Dr. Robert Tardiff, Associate Provost, for a message from the University. Then a representative from each of our clubs will talk about them. The Campus Police will send a representative to sell parking permits for the coming year, and our Treasurer will be on hand to accept your dues. Sonnye Henry is in charge of this meeting. We are all looking forward to “catching up” on news after the summer break. Nanticoke Room.

September 8^th: Foreclosures On The Eastern Shore: We’ve certainly heard a lot about this subject recently, but Dr. Mark de Socio, Professor of cultural and economic geography at Salisbury University, has studied the subject in depth, and will share his insights into the local situation. He will be introduced by Kay Hutchinson. Nanticoke Room.

September 15^th: Zoo2U: Let’s all go to our beautiful zoo for a display of animals from the mammal, bird, and reptile collections. Note to those who are squeamish: there will be no snakes. The presentation will be in the amphitheater next to the education building on the left after you enter the main gate. In case of inclement weather, we will use the education building. This is arranged by Bob Scott. There will be no meeting at the college.  

Parking is available in the main parking lot, with additional spaces across the street. There are also parking spaces at the west entrance near the red swings.

September 22^nd: Dual Program; Our Scholarship Students and Senior Citizens’ Concerns: Dr. Chin-Hsiu Chen from the Department of Education will present our scholarship recipients for the coming year. Then Dr. George Whitehead, Professor of Psychology, will discuss the results of the questionnaire which many of us filled out regarding the concerns and questions which senior citizens have about living in this area. June Athey will do the introductions. Montgomery Room. Sign up for the bus trip to Washington, D.C..

September 29^th: Peggy Bradford, Director of the M.A.C. Center in Salisbury, will present information about how M.A.C. is of assistance to the local senior population. She will also discuss the new Center under construction next to the Holly Center, including the expected opening date, and wellness and recreation facilities to be available. She will  be introduced by Jackie Green. Montgomery Room. Sign up for the bus trip to Washington, D.C..

October 6^th: Fire Department Services: Chief Jimmie Gladwell of the Salisbury Fire Department will inform us about the various functions of the department. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of the EMT’s, their training and responsibilities. He will be introduced by Jackie Green. Nanticoke Room.  Last day to sign up for the bus trip to Washington, D.C..

October 13^th: Eastern Shore Waterways: Dr. Elizabeth Ragan from the History Department will speak about how the Lower Eastern Shore’s waterways played a part in transatlantic commerce in her talk “Over The Sea to Somerset; 17^th Century Trade in a neglected corner of the Chesapeake”. She will be introduced by June Athey. Nanticoke Room.

October 20^th:  Capitol Visitors Center, Washington, D.C.: Fall bus trip. The bus will leave The Civic Center promptly at 7:30 AM. On the way, there will be a rest stop at McDonalds on Kent Island where food and drink may be purchased to consume on the bus. Food and drink may not be taken into the Capitol Building. The bus drops us off on the west side of the Capitol, and our entrance is on the east side. Small shuttles, carrying 5 or 6 people are available for those unable to walk that distance. The tour is scheduled for 12:15 and will last an hour. Before and after the tour you can explore on your own to look at the exhibits and visit the buffet restaurant. We will get together at 2:30 for a 3:00 departure.

The bus will stop at the Cracker Barrel in Stevensville on the way back and will return to the Civic Center about 7:00. Meals are on your own. Depending on the number going, the cost is estimated to be between $37.00 and $40.00 per person.

U.S. Capitol security: No sharp objects; weapons; aerosols; cans; bottles; food or beverages. Cameras, video recorders, creams and lotions are allowed in the Visitors Center and Capitol, but not in the Senate and House galleries. No mention of cell phones. Bags must be no more than 14”w x 13”h x 4”d.  . Call Jo Satloff for more information, 443-366-1001.  

            No meeting at the College on October 20^th

October 27^th: Hospice Services: Sonya Spery, Marketing Director for Coastal Hospice, will be our speaker. She will be bringing important information regarding the services they provide, such as who is eligible, different locations where help can be provided and for how long, the role of the patient’s doctor, and assistance to the family or caregiver. She will be glad to answer any questions you may have. She will be introduced by Sonnye Henry. Nanticoke Room.

November 3^rd: Agricultural Programs: Roger Richardson, recently retired Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, and also an active farmer, will discuss the various interests, concerns, and programs in his field. He was also involved in the establishment of Furnace Town and the Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill. He will be introduced by Bob Scott. Nanticoke Room. 

November 10^th: The Himalayas and Northern Pakistan: While our attention is often focused on political events and military matters in Pakistan these days, it is easy to forget the part its geography plays in these events. Chris Clifford will show us pictures and tell us about his adventures in its beautiful and forbidding mountains, the area many of us have read about in the book “Three Cups of Tea”. He will be introduced by Kay Hutchinson. Nanticoke Room. 

November 17^th: “And the weather today will be ……” Marc Adamo, Meteorologist for Channel 47 WMDT, Salisbury, in the morning and at noon, will take us behind the scenes and tell us how he prepares the forecast for the day. Marc received his degree in Meteorology from Penn State. He will be introduced by Mary Gene Jenkins. Nanticoke Room. Sign up for the Christmas Luncheon.

November 24^th: Can The Internet Keep Us Healthy? Many of us seniors pride ourselves on having learned to use the Internet for information and to keep us in touch with the world, but how trustworthy is the material we find? Dr. Dorothea McDowell, R.N., Professor and Associate Chair of the Nursing Dept. at Salisbury University, will present a program on How to use the Internet for Health Care Information. She will be introduced by Kay Hutchinson. Nanticoke Room. Sign up for the Christmas Luncheon.

December 1^st: My First Tour Of The Antarctic: Phil Adkins, who enthralled us last year with his slides of the Emperor Penguins of the Antarctic, will guide us again with his scenes from his first trip to the Antarctic Peninsula showing scenes of the terrain and the many species of wildlife. He will be introduced by Mary Gene Jenkins. Nanticoke Room. Last day to sign up for the Christmas Luncheon

December 8^th: Be sure to set aside this day for our annual Christmas Luncheon. Note that this is a Tuesday instead of our usual weekend date. Several people thought that a weekday might make it easier for a larger number of members to schedule an outing during this very busy time of the year. We’ll give it a try and see how it works. More details will be forthcoming about the menu and entertainment. Worcester Room.