Monday, November 20, 2017

9:30 – 10:30 Presidents’ Hall OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD

Latin America: A Region of Ever Changing Politics

Speaker: Dr. Gary Prevost, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University

Forty years ago the region was dominated by military dictatorships and violent civil conflicts. Today it’s dominated by political democracy. The region’s longest civil war, in Colombia, was recently ended through mediation headed by Cuba. In the early 2000s political parties of the left won almost every election. Recently parties of the right have won as disappointed electorates chose a new political direction.

10:45 – 11:45 Presidents’ Hall SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Cybercrime

Speaker: Mark Lanterman, Chief Technical Officer, Computer Forensic Services

You’ve read the headlines. Unfortunately, the question now is not if your information is going to be accessed or stolen, but when. No organization is immune to these attacks. Lanterman will discuss recent high profile cybercrime events, including web site breaches impacting retailers, banks, and government agencies. Security threats that specifically target our nation’s critical infrastructure will be discussed with a focus on the Dark Web, the Internet of Things, phishing, and Wi-Fi attacks.

11:45 – Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS 12:00 – 1:15 LUNCHEON

Luncheon Hostess: Georgia Wiebe Guest Hostess: Vicki Dunn

Headlines Fellowships Room House Management Committee Association Room Nominating Committee Porch

1:15 – 2:15 SPECIAL PROGRAM Presidents’ Hall

Inner Workings of the Gale Business

Speakers: Jessie Kelley, Director of Catering Jeff White, Executive Chef

When you joined the Minneapolis branch, you also became part owner of the catering business. Today, your employees will give a glimpse of operations outside of Mondays: tours, advertising, hiring wait-staff, menu development, kitchen essentials, etc. Be an informed employer!