Speaker Schedule

 

9:30 Essential Oils in your Emergency Plan
Presented by Linda Roxbury with Young Living
Incorporate Young Living essential oils into your emergency preparedness plan to
provide natural, effective solutions for common emergencies. Learn how oils like
Lavender and Peppermint can offer immediate relief and support for both your physical
and emotional well-being during unexpected situations. Join us to explore essential tips
and strategies for integrating these and other powerful oils into your everyday usage
and emergency kit, ensuring you are ready for anything life throws your way.

10:00 Colloidal Silver A Wonder Cure Forgotten
Presented by Michael Clark Hair and Skin Care
The history of Colloidal Silver. Where it came from how to use it what it works on and
how it works.  It is a proven and scientific fact that silver is a bactericide. The use of
silver to kill bacteria goes back to the ancient Greeks. Although they had no idea what
bacteria were, they observed the effect silver had, especially on water when it was kept
in a container with some sort of silver component to it. 

10:40 Is Solar Energy Right for Me?
Presented by Michigan Solar Solutions
Here we'll break down the basics of how solar energy works, explore the key
components of a solar system, and discuss the physical and logistical factors that can
influence solar viability. We’ll also talk about the types of homes that are best suited for
solar and what considerations to keep in mind when making your decision. This talk
aims to clear up common misconceptions and provide clear insights into solar's
effectiveness, especially here in Michigan. Whether you are curious or seriously
considering solar, you'll leave with a better understanding of how it can work for you.

11:20 Clean Water, Safe Living: Hydration and Hygiene in Recreation and Crisis
Presented by Troy Perry with SnowHill Water 
Access to clean, safe water is essential not only for drinking but also for maintaining
personal hygiene, a critical yet often overlooked aspect in both everyday outdoor
activities and emergency situations. Whether you're hiking, facing a short-term water
outage, or dealing with a widespread disaster, contaminated water poses serious health
risks. This session will explore the vital role of clean water in preventing illness through
hydration and hygiene during both recreational use and crisis scenarios.

12:00 Medicinal Benefits of Hemp Combined with Other Plants
Presented by Bo Matheny Bo’s Tractor Works
We will be discussing the importance of herbal remedies that can help the body during
emergency situations or just sore muscles. I work with a RN and we will also do live
demonstrations during the speech. We will discuss how taking care of the body will
increase the odds of survival.

12:40 Maintain Your Equipment to Survive
Presented by Harald Schillinger with SQCG
This presentation will cover the importance of maintaining your equipment to ensure
that it is ready when the time is needed.

1:20 The Importance of Medical Preparedness 
Presented by Stephen Sewell with Survival Scripts
Explaining the need for personal medical preparedness in everyday life, the existing
barriers to acquiring essential medications, as well as the challenges during supply
chain disruptions, grid failures, and natural disasters. Additionally, we’ll stress the
importance of having a reliable source of medications, rather than depending on
unstable systems. We will emphasize that baseline medical knowledge and skills are
essential for properly handling medical situations when there are not nearby resources. 

2:00  DIY Rain Water Catchment Systems
Presented by Chriss B. with Great Lakes Self Reliance
In case of long-term power failure, every single household needs to have a rainwater
catchment system!  Be self-reliant.
Collecting rainwater & storing it can be used to:  Water gardens and livestock, Flush
toilets, shower, for Laundry & Kitchen sink running water. 
There is no prep more important than water besides air. Water is so taken for granted
but is far more important than even food storage.

3:00 Survive an Active Shooter
Presented by Roy Barnett PPT Lifestyle
This presentation will go over what to do and what not to do, if you ever find yourself in
an Active Shooter situation. Learn techniques to keep calm, analyze your situation and
act accordingly

 

LIVE OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS
Dave & Sonya’s Off Grid Living
-Rocket Stove -Meal Prep
-Emergency Bathroom -Solar Oven
-DIY Off Grid Trailer Conversion

 

Lapeer County Amateur Radio Association
-Communication in an Emergency Scenario
-Ham Radio