Viewpoint Q4 Summaries 2017
10-1-17
Topic-Helping Businesses
Guest-Robert Thomas Douglas-writer of the book “Strengthening your Business”
Summary-Robert Thomas Douglas talks about his strategies for turning around failing businesses
Topic-Breast Cancer Awareness
Guest-Thelma Brown-Susan G Komen Race for the Cure
Summary-Fundraising event for the Susan G Komen foundation
10-8-17
Topic-Eating locally
Guest-Ann Arnold-Forkland Springs Farms
Summary-Supporting restaurants that serve locally grown meat and produce
Topic-Auto Racing
Guest-Grant Lynch-Talladega Super Speedway
Summary-Events around the upcoming race weekend
10-15-17
Topic-Service
Guest-Rev. Tom Benz-Bridges of Faith Ministries
Summary-Services provided for Ukranian orphans by the organization and their process of rebuilding after Hurricane Nate
Topic-Kids with Special Needs
Guest-Tricia Kirk-Exceptional Foundation
Summary-Services provided by the Exceptional Foundation and upcoming fundraising event.
10-22-17
Topic-Law
Guest-Kirby Farris-Farris Riley and Pitt
Summary-Case of Anthony Ray Hinton who was imprisoned unfairly and spent 30 years on death row.
Topic-Childrens Health
Guest-Scott Hinchelwood-St. Judes Hospital
Summary-Services provided by the hospital to children with cancer
10-29-17
Topic-Economy
Guest-Rick Davis-Senior VP of Economic Development for the Birmingham Business Alliance
Summary-Birmingham is one of many cities competing for a new headquarters from Amazon
Topic-Human Trafficking
Guest-Tajuan McCarty-Founder of the Wellhouse
Summary-Support services provided to victims of sex trafficking
11-5-17
Topic-Politics
Guest-Former State Representative Paul DiMarco
Summary- Latest political news from Alabama and around the country.
Topic-Millenials
Guest-Christy Gardner-Founder of the Thousand Dreams Fund
Summary-Pushing millennials to release from depending on parents.
11-12-17
Topic-Education
Guest-Educator and Author LuannaBrassfield
Summary-
Topic-Travel
Guest-Clay Ingram-AAA Alabama
Summary-Preparing your automobile for the winter months.
11-19-17
Topic-Serving the Homeless
Guest-Tony Cooper-Jimmie Hale Mission
Summary-Services provided by the Jimmie Hale Mission
Topic-Childrens Health
Guest-Scott Hinchelwood-St. Judes Hospital
Summary-Services provided by the hospital to children with cancer
11-26-17
Topic-Business Marketing
Guest-Lori Klug Acres-Communications Management LLC
Summary-Marketing and website services provided by the company to businesses
Topic-Weather
Guest-John Deblock-Meteorologist from the National Weather Service
Summary-Preparing for the Winter Weather months in Alabama
12-3-17
Topic-POlitics
Guest-Caleb Crosby-Alabama Policy Institute
Summary-Educating the public on political policy issues
Topic-Entrepemurship
Guest-Future Entrepreneurs participating in an event called “The Big Pitch”
Summary-Featuring business pitches from several potential entrepreneurs in the Birmingham area.
12-10-17
Topic-Childrens Health
Guest-Kaylee Cummings and Emily Bridges-Community Development for Childrens of Alabama
Summary-Services provided for children and parents byChildrens Hospital pf Alabama
Topic-Internet
Guest-Greg Stebben-Mens Health Magazine
Summary-Talking about the hot topic of Net Neutrality and the effect of an upcoming vote from the FCC
12-17-17
Topic-Childrens Health
Guest-Dr. Dan Trottman-Wings of Hope Pediatric Foundation
Summary-Services provided by the foundation for children with health issues
Topic-Deaf and Blind
Guest-Cindy Jones-Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Summary-Services provided by the institute for deaf and blind children and adults to improve their quality of life
12-24-17
Topic-Homelessness
Guest-Anne Wright-Firehouse Shelter and Don Lupo-Mayors Office for Citizens Assistance
Summary-Services provided by the city and by the Firehouse shelter for the homeless
Topic-Music History
Guest-Debbie Wilson-Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Summary-Talking about the history of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
12-31-17
Topic-Community Service
Guest-Terry Scrimpshire and Scarlett Thompson from the Civitan
Summary-Services that Civitan groups across the country provide to their communities.
Topic-Travel
Guest-Pancho Kinney-Former Policy Director for White House Office of National Security
Summary-Pros and Cons for Privatizing the operation of Air Traffic Control