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2009 SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING
Patti Wood
Dr. Lewis has had extensive training in gentle chiropractic techniques that improve function to the immune and nervous systems. He is a graduate of Life University the world's largest chiropractic college. In addition to his studies at home, Dr. Lewis has had the opportunity to travel abroad to help people in India, Peru, and El Salvador to achieve better health. Dr. Lewis is the founder of Life University's Wellness program, "wellness for life." The program teaches health care professionals how to gain and maintain health. He is a regular speaker around the NY area, always motivating people to gain control of their health.
Dr. Christy Shae
Robert Catell Committee memberships: Risks & Responsibility Social Responsibility (Chairman) Mr. Catell is also Chairman of Northeast Gas Markets and Alberta Northeast Gas Ltd., and a member of the board of directors of KEYERA Energy Management LTD. He is Chair of the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). He is also Co-Chair of the Board of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, and the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC). He is a member of the board of directors / trustees of the following industry and business organizations:
Mr. Catell is also a member of the Association of Energy Engineers, CUNY Business Leadership Council, Municipal Club of Brooklyn, National Petroleum Council (NPC), National Society of Professional Engineers, NYS Society of Professional Engineers, New York Building Congress, The Ravitch Commission on Metropolitan Transportation Authority Financing, and the Society of Gas Lighting (SOGL). Mr. Catell is an Immediate-past Chairman of the Long Island Association, past Chairman of the American Gas Association, the Partnership for New York City, Inc., the U.S. Energy Association (USEA), and the Advisory Board of the City College of New York’s School of Engineering. He is a Vice-Chairman of the National Petroleum Council’s Natural Gas Committee and also a member of its Finance Committee. Additionally, he serves on JPMorgan/Chase’s Metropolitan Advisory Board, the advisory board of HeartShare for Human Services, Sovereign Bank Advisory Board, and the advisory board for SUNY Farmingdale. His further contributions to the community include serving as a Trustee of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. He serves as a Member Emeritus of the Brooklyn Law School. He is a former Chairman of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Catell received both is Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York and is a Registered Professional Engineer. He has attended Columbia University’s Executive Development Program, and the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School. Joanna D. Underwood, Joanna D. Underwood is the President of Energy Vision, a national non-profit organization which she founded in 2006 to promote the swiftest possible transformation in this country to a sustainable energy and transportation future. EV, in its first two years has focused on ending the US addiction to petroleum-based vehicle fuels, and it has become known for its groundbreaking work in educating Americans on the shift that heavy duty diesel truck, bus, shuttle and other fleets can make today, putting them on the path to a sustainable future, with a transition in the near term from diesel to natural gas and to biomethane made from organic wastes, and in the longer term, possibly to renewable hydrogen. Energy Vision’s outreach and communications agenda, including workshops for municipal officials and refuse and recycling fleet operators, played a key role in bringing heavy duty natural gas vehicle technology to the East Coast in 2007, encouraging the shift (made or planned) by more than 250 refuse and recycling trucks from diesel fuel to natural gas – a domestically plentiful and much cleaner fuel. Ms. Underwood established Energy Vision after stepping aside as President of the national New York-based environmental research organization INFORM, which she lead for 31 years. Its prolific award-winning research, published more than 100 studies, assessed the impacts of business practices, technologies and products on the environment and human health. It pioneered in exploring solutions aimed at preventing waste and pollution at their source, and for this work it received the highest award for national leadership from the US Environmental Protection Agency. As part of INFORM’s agenda, its research explored alternative transportation fuels and technologies. Its nine major transportation studies have been widely used resources for government, business and environmental organizations. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Ms. Underwood, in l999, also received an honorary doctor of science degree from Wheaton College. She has written dozens of articles and spoken on energy and environmental issues in business, government and civic forums worldwide. She has participated in many business and government leadership groups, served on advisory boards for the US Department of Energy, participated during the Clinton Administration in the President’s Council on Sustainable Development, served as a board member of The Keystone Center and of the Rocky Mountain Institute (in Colorado) and was a member of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority from 1979 to 1999. Joanna Underwood currently serves on the Boards of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation in New York City and the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation in Washington DC. In 2000 and 2002, she was chosen by The Earth Times as one of the world's 100 most influential voices in the global environmental movement. In 2006, she received an Award as one of the country’s Energy Pioneers from the Center for Sustainable Energy at Bronx Community College in New York City. Jack O’Loughlin Mr. O’Loughlin is the founder of Bay Gas Services, Inc. The Company was founded in 1968 as an oil company. As demand for propane evolved the company diversified and became a propane and oil company until the 1980’s when it became entirely concentrated in the distribution of liquid propane, the fuel of the future. Bay Gas has been servicing primarily Suffolk County, supplying businesses and residences with liquid propane, and service, flawlessly and without incidents for all these years. Mr. O’Loughlin is a recognized expert in all types of heating and environmental systems and in particular in the use of “clean and green” alternative fuels. He has served as president of the Long Island Propane Gas Association, is a member of the New York State Propane Gas Association, a member of the National Propane Gas Association and serves as an advisor to the Propane Education and Research Council, Washington, DC. Jack has pioneered the use of liquid propane as a vehicle fuel in commercial fleet vehicles. Bay Gas Services Inc. has converted its fleet of service and bulk delivery trucks to run exclusively on liquid propane and is entering the fourth year of service with the expanding fleet which numbers 15 and soon to expand further. Bay Gas Services, Inc. is proud to have Mr. John O’Loughlin, Jack’s son, as Chief Operating Officer, further distinguishing itself in providing the best overall propane service in the community. Jack and family have been residents here on Long Island for more than 50 years. He has been a successful entrepreneur in Suffolk County and currently owns the South Shore Press and the North Shore Press, both with consistently increasing circulation. Ronald J. Gulmi As Product Development Manager, Mr. Gulmi is responsible for the development of new products and services that support the electric and gas growth strategy and energy efficiency programs at National Grid US with a focus on the transportation sector. He applies his experience as a fleet manager and 22 years in the AFV industry, including extensive work with electric vehicles and NGVs and related fueling infrastructure, to assist manufacturers and trade allies in the development of alternative fueled transportation technologies. Mr. Gulmi serves on the Board of Directors of the Natural Gas Vehicle of America (NGVA) and is vice chair of the NGVA Market Advisory Committee. Mr. Gulmi serves as the Chairman of the Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition (GLICCC), which is sponsored by the federal Department of Energy with a charter to increase the use of AFV’s to increase energy independence and improve air quality while facilitating technology development and economic growth. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York City/Lower Hudson Valley Clean Communities Coalition. Mr. Gulmi holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics – Probability & Statistics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, a Masters of Business in Management from Adelphi University and a Masters of Science certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Polytechnic University.
John Basedow
Fueled by an undying persistence and his personal motto “believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything”, John has achieved international recognition and created a media empire with Fitness Made Simple, which includes DVD's, CD’s, supplements, and infomercials all aimed at raising awareness about the importance of making fitness a part of your life. John has been featured on numerous TV and radio shows as well as in print media ranging from the Los Angeles Times to the National Examiner. In fact, The New York Times places him alongside NASCAR and figure skating in the contemporary pantheon of “great American sports television phenomena” and Muscle & Fitness Magazine named him the top infomercial star of the past 20 years. John is a frequent guest on FOX News Channel and a regular on the popular Sirius/XM Radio program "Covino & Rich," where he answers listener questions on nutrition, exercise, and motivation topics each month. John also speaks at the prestigious NAVEL Wellness Expos, which take place twice a year in New York. In addition to being a model that's graced the pages of just about every major exercise magazine, John's also a widely respected columnist whose written articles for over a dozen publications. He stars in the new reality series, John Basedow TV, which is based on his life. Building on his nationwide popularity, John Basedow TV is a "feel good" show that delivers John's positive message for your body and mind…in a creative, engaging way with a rare mix of inspirational and comedic elements. In September 2007, John was signed as a spokesmodel for Chamonix Skincare and is now featured in advertisements for their new Th-121 product. John’s first book, Fitness Made Simple: The Power To Change Your Body & Life, published by literary powerhouse McGraw-Hill, highlights his complete exercise and nutrition program, which provides an exact blueprint for attaining your ultimate physique, along with details of his own personal success story. John is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association and has led their annual Heart Walk for the past three years. He also works with various other charities, including the American Diabetes Association which gave him an award in 2008, and motivates people of all ages, from teenagers to grandparents, to follow their dreams with his popular Power To Change Your Body & Life Seminars. As John says, “If you can think it, you can do it. Don’t listen to negative people. If you focus on your goals, work hard and never quit, you can achieve anything.” Heather Foley Azure Chocolat opened its doors in the spring of 2004 in Centerport, NY. Heather Foley, owner and chocolatier, draws inspiration for her decadent confections from European traditions and classic comforts, and infuses them with exotic flavors from around the world. All Azure Chocolat’s truffles and treats are made by hand in micro-batches with pure Belgian chocolat, fresh cream, butter, exotic spices, fruits, nuts, liqueurs and more. All Azure Chocolat’s products are gluten free, all natural and Kosher certified. All You Need Is Love & Chocolat!
Jen Chapin’s music is jazz-tinged urban folk — story songs that search forcommunity and shared meaning, powered by the funk, soul and improvisation of the city. Critics have hailed her work on albums Linger (2004) and Ready (2006) as “thoughtful.. worth-savoring” (People), “smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive” (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel), “addictive” (Boston Globe), “supremely confident, slightly off-center, and instantly compelling.” (River City Reader) and “brilliant.. soulfully poetic” (NPR). JazzTimes has called her “a first-rate storyteller” while Relix regards her as “one of the freshest voices singing today." She has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien,” honored by the USA Songwriting Competition, appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and opened up for Bruce Hornsby and the Neville Brothers. “..Demonstrating how she can stretch perimeters well beyond expectation” (Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange) in her newest release the CD/DVD Light Of Mine, the musician-activist applies her formidable artistic insight to the repertoire of iconic songwriters such as David Bowie, Springsteen and Stevie Wonder to explore notions of power and fear, resignation and protest. Two original compositions, Insatiable and Lullabye, underscore the message of the project, an affirmation of a growing movement away from the politics of fear towards the politics of possibility. Jen’s music reflects a diversity of experience. She is a mother to 3 1/2 year-old Maceo Crump, who most often accompanies his parents on tour. She is an activist, with a life-long involvement in WHY (World Hunger Year), an organization that supports innovative, community-based solutions to hunger and poverty. Jen was Board Chair of WHY for 6 years and now serves as Board Secretary and chair of WHY’s Policy and Programs Committee, as well as on the Advisory Board of WHY’s Program “KIDS Can Make a Difference.” She is an educator, leading workshops and presentations to college, community and church groups, with a background teaching full-time in Brooklyn classrooms. And she is a student, with a BA in International Relations from Brown University, additional studies at Berklee College of Music, extensive travels in Zimbabwe and Mexico, and an ongoing passion to learn more about the world, and its emerging pathways to greater social justice. For more information contact jen@jenchapin.com or call 347-432-0283 Tristam Coffin Tristam Coffin started with Whole Foods Market 8 years ago in the Bellingham Massachusetts store. Having always had a passion for food and protecting the environment he worked for several areas of the company in the North Atlantic Region while also earning a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. After some time away from WFM working in various environmental fields including sustainable transportation, renewable energy, and wildlife conservation he is now back with Whole Foods Market’s Northeast Region as their Green Mission Specialist. Tristam oversees all of Whole Foods Markets Northeast Region’s (18 stores in the Tri-State area) sustainability initiatives from Green Building to Sustainable Packaging to an extensive compost and recycling program. Dorian Dale Prior to becoming Babylon’s energy director, Dorian Dale was an operations analyst, evaluating security links in the supply chain. He is a member of the Associations of Old Crows and Former Intelligence Officers and serves on the board of the LI chapter of the USGBC, and is its regional rep. As an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, he was one of the directors of the original Earth Day in 1970 and helped start an environmental management program at Wharton. Catherine Barton With over ten years of business and product development experience, the overarching theme in Catherine’s work has been educating business owners on more sustainable ways of doing business. In this vein, Catherine founded NYIRN’s “Spec It Green” educational series in 2007, to help building professionals gain knowledge about high-performance building designations, strategies, and challenges. Prior to joining Green Depot, Catherine guided DFB Sales in “greening” the company’s 60-year-old identity, resulting in the company being named NYC Manufacturer of the Year for their sustainable product development. Previous positions included Executive Director of Pinwheel Studio, and President of CAGE Industries, which was honored as one of the 24 Fasting Growing NYC Businesses. Catherine is trained as an architect, and was asked to join the LEED for Homes Evaluation Committee in 2008. She is a member of NYDesigns Advisory Board (CUNY Laguardia) as well as visiting faculty for Sustainable Education programs at both FIT and Laguardia Community College. Arthur R. Desin Jr. Art is a leader in the United States Green Building Council and holds the position Chairman of the Board for the Long Island Chapter. He joined the chapter in 2004 and assumed the responsibility of Membership Committee Chair. He has held numerous other chapter positions, including Sponsorship Chairperson, Program Chairperson, Board of Director and Vice Chair. Art makes numerous presentations as a member of the chapters outreach team and meets with a large number of professional organizations promoting sustainable design. Art is currently studying for his LEED-CI accreditation. Chef Melody McGinley-Whitelaw
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Dr. Christy Shae is the founder of Simply Vibrant…a revolutionary new concept in natural health, which helps children, adults, and families experience lasting health and happiness utilizing technology and natural therapies form the world’s healthiest countries. Utilizing breakthroughs in energy medicine, combined with a healthy dose of common sense, Dr. Shae helps individuals defy their DNA and address the source of their body’s overwhelm, helping clients reverse the factors which caused them to lose health in the first place. Recognizing that our lifestyle choices can dramatically affect the expression of our genetics, she empowers her clients with education and lifestyle modifications which can powerfully transform their current state of wellbeing. Her intention is to make customized healthcare simple, effective, and affordable. Dr. Shae possesses a diverse educational background which spans the breadth of conventional and natural health. She earned her pre-medicine and natural science degree from the College of St. Benedict. Here she was a 2-sport athlete, earning 3 All-American titles during her college athletic career. Following her passion for natural medicine, she received her doctor of chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. After graduation, she broadened her studies, branching outside of the United States to study methods utilized in the most effective healthcare systems of the world. Her techniques, technology, and education are a compilation of world-wide wisdom, including focus in the areas of: children’s health, autism, allergies, ADHD, physical fitness, natural body detoxification, emotional balancing, natural hormones, weight loss, customized nutrition, and natural methods in overcoming chronic disease. Dr. Shae is a certified Defeat Autism Now doctor, focusing her post-doctorate studies on the ways we can both prevent and support common childhood conditions. She is passionate about empowering parents with the knowledge they need to raise healthy, happy children. Her common-sense approach to wellness is refreshing and simple enough to be incorporated into the busiest of lifestyles. As a mother of a 6-year-old, she truly understands the need for effective, powerful, and practical approaches to healthy living. Her diverse knowledge base and genuine passion for touching lives has made her one of the most sought-after public speakers and natural doctors in the areas of children’s health, autism recovery, natural wellness, weight loss, and chronic illness. 
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