Posted in Uncategorized on November 4, 2023| 2 Comments »
Gary McCready is an IT professional and travel enthusiast. He shared his passion for exploring the world and discussed his agency, Wandering Minds Travel, which specializes in curating unforgettable journeys and crafting bespoke itineraries for individuals and groups.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »
John Zingale, a seasoned entrepreneur and product design expert, presented his latest venture, Pava Defense Systems, a pioneer in non-lethal personal safety. During his presentation, he showcased pocket-sized devices capable of neutralizing threats from a distance. John emphasized the advantages of these devices compared to traditional methods like pepper spray and suggested their potential application in law enforcement.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 5, 2023| 1 Comment »
Pat Capasso is a scrap metal processor at Pascap, one of New York’s largest metal recycling centers. He discussed the recycling business, the equipment and processes involved, and the positive environmental impact of keeping tons of materials from going into landfills. Pat gave out souvenir magnets which can be used to detect ferrous metals.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 5, 2023| 1 Comment »
Austin Pfaff is a U.S. Marine. This summer he completed the 13-week intensive training at Recruit Depot at Parris Island, culminating in a grueling 54-hour exercise known as the Crucible. Austin described the recruitment and training process and discussed what being a Marine entails as he awaits deployment.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Richard Forliano is the Eastchester Town Historian. His presentation focused on the significance of the history of the long-standing Ward House on Post Road. Dick discussed some of the prominent families in this region and described various events at the time of the Revolutionary War such as the reading of the Declaration of Independence. He has a wealth of historical knowledge and is working to preserve it.
Posted in Uncategorized on June 5, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Josh Gaccione is Director of Student Support Services and Adjunct Professor at Westchester Community College. Travis Melby is the Student Support Services Coordinator & VA Certifying Official at Westchester Community College. Both are veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Josh and Travis shared their back stories and talked about their wartime experiences on and off the battlefield.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2023| Leave a Comment »
George Latimer, our Westchester County Executive, is also a lifelong avid baseball fan. He lead an interactive discussion on the topic of baseball. George covered its history, the ballparks, the business of baseball, and its rules. He asked whether baseball is still our national pastime or if it’s past time. A lively discussion ensued.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 5, 2023| 2 Comments »
Mark Clarke is a legendary bass player and vocalist. He began his career in Liverpool, England in the 1960’s, playing with various bands before joining the jazz/rock band Colosseum in 1970. Over the years he played with many great musicians and bands including Badfinger, Uriah Heep, The Monkees, Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Billy Squier, Meatloaf, Cher, and Todd Rundgren. Mark was on a world tour with Colosseum, but visited the Barn to discuss his musical journey and jam with the Barn musicians.
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Lou Pfaff has been playing ice hockey for 39 years. He played for the Yonkers travel team, Iona Prep, University of Florida, and won the first State championship in UF history. Lou discussed the sport of hockey in depth and did a show & tell with the various pieces of uniform and protection. He conveyed the emotions at play on the rink and the feeling of loyalty among teammates.
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Alex Gloy is an independent investment professional with over 35 years of experience in financial markets. He worked in equity research and sales, both in investment and private banking. He discussed the unsustainability of the current monetary system and its inevitable future. Alex touched on inflation, cryptocurrencies, the gold standard, central banks, and the federal reserve.
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