Speaker – Page 15

Private Family Foundations

Carl Dimailig

11 a.m., September 12, 2021

This Sunday, Marine Corps Veteran and retired chiropractor, Carl Dimailig, will discuss private family foundations.

A private family foundation is a type of private foundation set up by a family, funded with the family’s assets and often run by family members who can also participate in its charitable grant-making. It enables you to establish a philanthropic legacy, and it can also provide income tax and estate tax benefits.

Carl Dimailig helps individuals and families reduce their income tax liability by up to an additional 30%, protect & grow assets exempt from capital gains tax, and leave a lasting legacy for their heirs and the causes they care about.

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314247393

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Private Family Foundations – Carl Dimailig from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo

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Hope and Climate Action (rescheduled)

Abe Mazliach

11 a.m., August 8, 2021

Note: This Forum was initially scheduled for Sunday, August 1, 2021, but the speaker postponed the talk until Sunday, August 8, 2021.

At this Sunday’s Humanist Forum, Abe Mazliach will discuss “Hope and Climate Action”.

One of the surprising things about the climate crisis is that, despite all the gloom and doom, we could successfully tackle it – if we wanted to. And we wouldn’t have to go live in caves in so doing. In fact, lifestyles would be different; but the quality of our lives and our children’s lives could well be much better. But here’s the thing: we currently lack the necessary political will to act.

In his presentation, Abe will offer perspectives on recent prospects for national legislative action to stabilize the climate. Multiple carbon pricing bills have now been introduced in Congress. But any such legislation needs buy-in from the American people to get enacted and be politically sustainable long-term. Broad public support is the key driver of political will, and depends on what’s done with the revenue that is collected.

The heart of the presentation will be a facilitated discussion where the Humanist Community will weigh in on key policy choices on spending carbon pricing revenue. Their engagement in this participation-style presentation to be an upbeat, enlightening experience for everyone, focusing on climate solution possibilities instead of dwelling in climate gloom and doom.

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Because of the coronavirus situation, this Forum will be held online.

www.facebook.com/humanistcommsv/live

Note the new website above for streaming the Forum.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/314247393?pwd=d285R2VxWWdNcmk4NHdPaVNpWjc4dz09

(Note: this is a different link than has been posted here previously.)

You can also install the Zoom app on your smart phone, and then enter:

314247393

as the meeting number, and

255787

as the passcode, to get to this Zoom meeting.

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Hope and Climate Action – Abe Mazliach from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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How we know what we know: Thermodynamics

Ron Garret

11 a.m., June 13, 2021

At this Sunday’s Humanist Forum, Ron Garret will discuss “How we know what we know: Thermodynamics”.

Ron Garret is a software engineer by trade. He is currently working on easy-to-use-cryptography software. He was a co-founder and CTO of Virgin Charter, and an early hire at Google. He was previously a rocket scientist. He also made a feature-length documentary about homelessness (graceofgodmovie.com). His blog can be found at blog.rongarret.info.

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Because of the coronavirus situation, this Forum will be held online.

www.facebook.com/humanistcommsv/live

Note the new website above for streaming the Forum.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/314247393?pwd=d285R2VxWWdNcmk4NHdPaVNpWjc4dz09

(Note: this is a different link than has been posted here previously.)

You can also install the Zoom app on your smart phone, and then enter:

314247393

as the meeting number, and

255787

as the passcode, to get to this Zoom meeting.

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How we know what we know: Thermodynamics – Ron Garret from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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Wishing for a Better Future: The Unfortunate Destination of Many “Recyclables”

Christine Hoffman

11 a.m., June 6, 2021

At this Sunday Forum, Christine Hoffman will discuss “Wishing for a Better Future: The Unfortunate Destination of Many “Recyclables” “.

When it comes to recycling, many people are confused on what really should go in their recycling bin. I mean, who isn’t? What is allowed in your recycling bin depends not only on the small number inside the three arrow triangle recycling symbol, but also the size and shape of the container. And these already confusing rules can vary drastically from city to city. We will talk about how we got to our current state of recycling, the problems with it, and even talk about some dreams for a better future, drawing insight from other countries. Not all recyclables are equal. Which are actually recycled? What can we do?

Speaker Bio: Christine Hoffman has been a lifelong environmentalist and waste-reduction advocate. Over the past two years she has personally worked to reduce her plastic pollution footprint, causing her to realize challenges in the transition and see solutions. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics and worked on sustainability related projects while working on her thesis, focusing on optimizing non-imaging solar concentrators. She currently teaches machine learning and data mining to high school and university students, but also aspires to become an entrepreneur for a company that uses technology to enhance container reuse.

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Because of the coronavirus situation, this Forum will be held online.

www.facebook.com/humanistcommsv/live

Note the new website above for streaming the Forum.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/314247393?pwd=d285R2VxWWdNcmk4NHdPaVNpWjc4dz09

(Note: this is a different link than has been posted here previously.)

You can also install the Zoom app on your smart phone, and then enter:

314247393

as the meeting number, and

255787

as the passcode, to get to this Zoom meeting.

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Wishing for a Better Future: The Unfortunate Destination of Many “Recyclables” – Christine Hoffman from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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Peaceful Death: Another Option?

Jim Van Buskirk

11 a.m., May 30, 2021

At this Sunday Forum, Jim Van Buskirk will discuss “Peaceful Death: Another Option?”.

California’s “End of Life Option Act” took effect in June 2016 allowing patients to request — and physicians to prescribe — life-ending medications. However only ten states currently have such laws, and some people desiring a death with dignity don’t meet states’ strict criteria. There exists another potential option: for over 25 years Final Exit Network, which grew out of the Hemlock Society founded by Derek Humphry, has been supporting those who wish to hasten their own deaths. Learn more about this important organization, what it does and how it addresses the needs of potential clients who are not necessarily terminally ill.

Also discussed will be the shortcomings of Advance Directives. Many communities are served only by religious-affiliated hospitals and nursing homes, which refuse to honor certain AD requests. In other cases, medical staff simply ignore the requests. Even for those not looking to hasten their death, FEN serves as a strong advocate for members who need help getting their legally enforceable wishes honored.

Presented by Jim Van Buskirk, Final Exit Network Regional Coordinator.

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Because of the coronavirus situation, this Forum will be held online.

www.facebook.com/humanistcommsv/live

Note the new website above for streaming the Forum.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/314247393?pwd=d285R2VxWWdNcmk4NHdPaVNpWjc4dz09

(Note: this is a different link than has been posted here previously.)

You can also install the Zoom app on your smart phone, and then enter:

314247393

as the meeting number, and

255787

as the passcode, to get to this Zoom meeting.

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Peaceful Death: Another Option? – Jim Van Buskirk from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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