APRIL 2008
THE IMPACT OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER IN PHILADELPHIA
Welcome Remarks: Mark Abbott, President, Major League Soccer
Opening Remarks: THE HISTORY BEHIND THE NEW TEAM
- Nick Sakiewicz, CEO & Operating Partner, Keystone Sports and Entertainment, LLC (CEO of new MLS team)
Speakers:
- Mark Abbott, President, Major League Soccer
- Diana Bald, Vice President / GM, Univision 65 (WUV-TV) & Telefutura 28 (WFPA-CA)
- Kathy Carter, Executive Vice President, Soccer United Marketing/ Major League Soccer
- Jeff Gammage, Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer 
- Jon Litner, President, Comcast SportsNet
- Thomas J. O'Donnell, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mass Affluent Market, Chase Card Services
- Nick Sakiewicz, CEO & Operating Partner, Keystone Sports and Entertainment, LLC
Moderator:
- Pat McLoone, Assistant Managing Editor/Sports, Philadelphia Daily News

OCTOBER 2007
SPORTS & SCANDAL:  What we have learned and how we prepare for the future
Speakers:
Ron Burke, Anchor, Comcast SportsNet
Jerrold Colton, Esq., Sports Agent/Attorney, Agent for David Akers (Philadelphia Eagles), Tank Johnson (Dallas Cowboys), Dainius Zubrus (NJ Devils) among others.
Melissa Mattilio, Customer Marketing Manager, Turkey Hill
Ray Pennacchia, Senior Vice President, NovaCare Rehabilitation
Lara Price, Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Philadelphia 76ers
Moderator:
Jim Jenks, Sports Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer

AUGUST 2007
MEMBERS NIGHT / RECEPTION & GAME WITH PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

JUNE 2007
MEMBER NIGHT WITH THE PHILADELPHIA SOUL
Networking, Pre-Game Cocktail Reception & Game
Welcome Remarks: Rich Lisk, General Manager, Philadelphia Soul

GUEST SPEAKER: Craig Spencer Majority Owner, Co-Chairman of the Board Philadelphia Soul

FEBRUARY 2007
THE BUSINESS OF COLLEGE SPORTS

Speakers:

Bill Bradshaw Director of Athletics Temple University	Linda Bruno Commissioner Atlantic 10 Conference
Burke Magnus Vice President & General Manager ESPNU	Kit Morris Director of College Sports Marketing Nike
Vince Nicastro Athletic Director Villanova University	Greg Shaheen Senior Vice President Basketball & Business Strategies NCAA

DECEMBER 2006
THE BUSINESS OF FOOTBALL
Speakers:
- Lisa Baird, National Football League
- Susan Fellows Crabtree, Lincoln Financial Group
- Mark Donovan, Philadelphia Eagles
- Richard Lisk, Philadelphia Soul
- Ray Pennacchia, NovaCare Rehabilitation
Moderator:
- Terry Lefton, Sports Business Daily/Sports Business Journal

JUNE 2006
THE CHANGING FACE OF SPORTS MEDIA
Speakers:
- Jim Jenks, Sports Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Marc Rayfield, Vice President & GM, WIP
- Adam Shaw, SVP, Affiliate Distribution, NFL Network
- Stephanie Smith, SVP & GM, Comcast SportsNet
- Don Tollefson, Sports Anchor, FOX Ten O'Clock News
Moderator:
- Mary Meder, President, Harmelin Media

DECEMBER 2005
THE CHANGING FACE OF PHILADELPHIA SPORTS: A look at the sports business landscape in the city and beyond

Moderator: Terry Lefton, Editor at Large, Sports Business Daily/ Sports Business Journal

Speakers:

Jeffrey Lurie Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Philadelphia Eagles	David Montgomery General Partner, President and Chief Executive Officer Philadelphia Phillies
Ed Snider Chairman Comcast-Spectacor	Craig A. Spencer Co-Majority Owner & Chairman of the Board Philadelphia Soul

SEPTEMBER 2004
THE BUSINESS OF TENNIS
Speakers:
- Peter Fishbach, Tournament Chairman, ADVANTA Championships
- Jeffrey Harrison, Vice President, League Properties, World TeamTennis
- Judi Lerner, President, AYS Sports Marketing
-Barbara Perry, Senior Vice President, IMG
Moderator:
- Henry Brehm, Managing Director, Vizion Group

AUGUST 2004
ATHLETE MARKETING IN THE POST-KOBE BRYANT ERA
Panelists:
- John Clark, Weekend Sports Anchor, NBC-10
- Dick Jerardi, Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News, Weekend Afternoon host, 610- WIP,
On-Air Talent, Comcast SportsNet's Daily News Live
- Ron Skotarczak, Vice President, AND 1 Entertainment
- Michael Steinberg, President, Premiere Sports & Entertainment, LLC
Moderator:
-David Goodman, Director of Partnership Development, ADVANTA

APRIL 2004
1ST AND 10: BUILDING THE ATHLETE'S IMAGE THROUGH ENDORSEMENTS
Panelists:
- Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech running back (in 2004 NFL Draft)
- Jim Kennedy, Esq. , Partner, Kennedy & Liverant
- Eddie White, Vice President, Team Properties, REEBOK

MARCH 2004
AN INSIDE LOOK & STUDIO TOUR OF COMCAST SPORTSNET
Panelists:
- Bob Ayars, Vice President of Technical Operations, Comcast SportsNet
- Mark Jordan, News Director, Comcast SportsNet
- Ray Pennachia, Senior Vice President, NovaCare
- Lara Price, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Philadelphia 76ers
- Stephanie Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Comcast SportsNet
- Shawn Tilger, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Philadelphia Flyers
- Brian Feeley, Advertising Manager, Canon Business Solutions
Moderator:  
- Marc Zumoff, Broadcaster, Philadelphia 76ers

FEBRUARY 2004
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Ron Jaworski, President, Philadelphia Soul Arena Football

JANUARY 2004
THE BUSINESS OF HOCKEY
Panelists:
- Bob Bechtold, Field Marketing Manager, Wendy’s
- Mark Clemens, Director of Marketing, Clemens Family Markets
- Susan Cohig, Vice President, Strategic Development, National Hockey League (NYC)
- Jim Garino, Vice President, Philadelphia Phantoms
- Shawn Tilger, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Philadelphia Flyers
Moderator:
- Steve Coates, Broadcaster, Comcast SportsNet

OCTOBER 2003
THE POWER OF PROMOTIONS AND THE LURE OF COLLECTIBLES: HOW MERCHANDISING HELPS TO CLOSE THE DEAL
Panelists:
- Tim Franz, Director of Sales, FleerSkybox International
- Jim Garino, Vice President, Philadelphia Phantoms
- James Robinson, Managing Director, Alliance Marketing Partners
Moderator:
- Steve Schiff, President, Schiff Marketing

SEPTEMBER 2003
THE ART OF A DEAL: NAMING RIGHTS: WHY CITIZENS IS BANKING ON THE PHILLIES
Panelists:
- Dave Buck, Vice President, Marketing and Advertising, Philadelphia Phillies
- Kristin Tallman, Vice President, Director Corporate Sponsorships, Citizens Bank 

JUNE 2003
THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN SPORTS: IS IT REALLY CHURCH AND STATE?
Panelists:
- Mike Garrity, Sales, Comcast-Spectacor
- Jon Gurevitch, Vice President, Programming, CN8
- Bob Hart, Marketing Manager, NBC10
- Ike Richman, Vice President, Public Relations, Comcast-Spectacor
Moderator:
- John Brazer, Director of Fun and Games, Philadelphia Phillies 

MAY 2003
TABLE TALK WITH THE SPONSORS: WHAT'S ON THE MENU FOR SPENDING IN 2004
 Panelists:
- Errin Cecil-Smith, Marketing Director, AND 1
- Brian Freely, Advertising & Creative Manager, CANON Business Solutions
- Mark Yoder, Events & Relationships Manager, Lincoln Financial Group 
Moderator:
- Molly Mullady, Director of New Business, Philadelphia Eagles

FEBRUARY 2003
WHO'S MOVING THE $$$ IN 2003? A LOOK AT PHILADELPHIA AGENCY SPENDING
Panelists:
- Greg Siano, Tierney Partners
- Joe Waugh, Harmelin Media

JANUARY 2003
2003 INDUSTRY FORECAST: A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD FOR PHILADELPHIA SPORTS
Panelists:
- Dave Buck, Vice President, Philadelphia Phillies
- Dave Rowan, Vice President, Sales, Philadelphia Eagles
Moderator:
- Howard Eskin, Host, Howard Eskin Show, 610WIP & Weekend Sports Anchor, NBC10

DECEMBER 2002
HOLIDAY NETWORKING NIGHT

NOVEMBER 2002 
THE MAKING OF AN ICON: FLETCHER SMITH ON DONOVAN MCNABB
Panelists:
- Fletcher Smith, CSMG Sports
Moderator:
- Howard Eskin, Host, Howard Eskin Show, 610WIP & Weekend Sports Anchor, NBC10

OCTOBER 2002
THE ROLE OF AN AGENT: LEON ROSE
Guest Speaker: 
- Leon Rose, Partner, Sherman, Silverstein, Kohl, Rose & Podolsky (Agent for Miami Heat's Eddie Jones; the Philadelphia 76er's Aaron McKie; Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Dajuan Wagner; and Philadelphia 76er's Allen Iverson)
Moderator: 
- Jennifer Karpf, Director, National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN)  

SEPTEMBER 2002
ATHLETES GIVING BACK: ARE OUR ATHLETES DOING ENOUGH IN THEIR COMMUNITIES?
Panelists: 
- Regina Castellani, Manager, Philadelphia Charities
- Sarah Martinez-Helfman, Executive Director, Philadelphia Eagles Youth Partnership

JULY 2002
EVENT MARKETING: WHAT MAKES A GREAT EVENT?
Panelists:
- John Brandt, General Manager, Camden Riversharks
- Brian Brown, Infinity Broadcasting/Sports Radio 610 WIP
- Bob Hart, Marketing Manager, NBC10
- Larry Needle, Director, Philadelphia Sports Congress

JUNE 2002
SPECIAL TOUR OF PHILADELPHIA EAGLES STATE-OF-THE-ART NOVACARE COMPLEX AND PROGRAM TO DISCUSSTHE NAMING OF LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD
Event Hosts:
- Jason Gonella, Vice President of Sales, Premium Services, Philadelphia Eagles
- Dave Rowan, Vice President of Sales, Corporate Sales, Philadelphia Eagles
- Steve Ryan, Director of Corporate Sales, Philadelphia Eagles
- Molly Mullady, Director of New Business Development, Philadelphia Eagles

MAY 2002 
HOW ATHLETES HELP BUILD BRANDS AND RELATIONSHIPS: 
BUILDING THE RELATIONSHIPS: BUILDING THE BRAND; BUILDING SALES
Panelists:
- Robert Friedman, General Director, Sports & Event Marketing, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
- Tug McGraw, Former Player, Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 2002
COME PLAY BALL: HOW THE PHILLIES MARKETING TEAM PLAYS TO WIN
Events Hosts:
- Ruben Amaro, Jr., Assistant General Manager & former player, Philadelphia Phillies
- John Brazer, Director of Fun and Games, Philadelphia Phillies
- Dave Buck, Vice President, Advertising Sales, Philadelphia Phillies

MARCH 2002
NETWORKING MIXER / OPEN HOUSE

FEBRUARY 2002
GENERATING NON-TRADITIONAL REVENUE IN PHILADELPHIA'S CROWDED SPORTS MEDIA MARKETPLACE
Panelists:
- Brian Brown, Business Development Manager, Sports Radio 610 WIP
- Jennifer Roth, Marketing Manager, Comcast-Spectacor
- Sofia Sosangelis, Sales Marketing Manager, KYW
Moderator:
- Jeff Long, Director of Corporate Sponsorship, Atlantic 10 Conference

JANUARY 2002
THE MIX OF MUSIC AND SPORTS
Panelists:
- Pat O'Connor, President, POC Media
- Jacqueline Vargo, EMI Music Special Markets, New York City
- Lara White, Senior Vice President, Philadelphia 76ers 

DECEMBER 2001
HOLIDAY BREAKFAST 

NOVEMBER 2001
REACHING KIDS AND FAMILIES THROUGH SPORTS
Panelists:
- Peter Casey, Vice President, Philadelphia Phantoms
- Don D'Ambra, Player Coach, KIXX
- Jeff Harrison, General Manager, Philadelphia Freedoms
- Sharon Tice, Sponsorship and Promotions Director, Penn's Landing Corp.
Moderator:
- John Brazer, Director of Fun & Games, Philadelphia Phillies

 OCTOBER 2001
COLLEGE SPORTS IN THE PHILADELPHIA MARKETPLACE: THE COMPETITIVE NATURE IN A PRO-TOWN
Panelists:
- Jon Gurevitch, Director of Programming, Comcast SportsNet
- Chris Heck, General Manager, Villanova Sports Marketing
- Curt Krouse, Director of Sports Marketing, University of Delaware
- Angelo Scialfa, General Manager, Penn State Sports Marketing
Moderator:
- Jeff Long, Director of Corporate Sponsorship, Atlantic 10 Conference

JULY 2001
SUMMER NETWORKING PARTY @ First Union Center 

JUNE 2001
THE X-GAMES ARE COMING TO PHILADELPHIA
Speakers:
- Chris Stiepock, General Manager, X Games / ESPN
- Larry Needle, Director, Philadelphia Sports Congress

MAY 2001
MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS, MAJOR LEAGUE MARKET - WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM THE SUCCESS OF THE REGION'S MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUBS
Panelists:
- John Brandt, General Manager, Camden Riversharks
- Rick Brenner, General Manager, Trenton Thunder
- Chuck Domino, General Manager, Reading Phillies
- Frank Miceli, Vice President, Minor League Operations, Comcast-Speactator
- Rick Muntean, General Manager, Scranton Wilkes-Barre Red Barons 
Moderator: 
- Lee Folger, Publisher, Baseball America

APRIL 2001
WHAT DO LOCAL, REGIONAL & NATIONAL COMPANIES LOOK FOR FROM SPONSORSHIPS?
Panelists:
- Rob Digisi, First USA
- Eric Gerstein, Forman Mills
- Jacqueline McBratnie, Campbells Soup
- John Rush, Marketing and Promotions Specialist, SEPTA
- Nick Ruttenberg, Pep Boys
Moderator:
- Dave Buck, Vice President, Philadelphia Phillies 

MARCH 2001
AN INSIDE LOOK INTO THE PHILADELPHIA 76er's
Keynote Speaker:
- Dave Coskey, Senior Vice President, Philadelphia 76ers 

DECEMBER 2000
THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AND THE UNITED WAY: PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR 27 YEARS
Panelists: 
- Julie Dubin, Philadelphia Eagles
- David Levine, United Way of Southeastern PA

NOVEMBER 2000
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE MARKETING OF THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Keynote Speaker:
- Dave Buck, Vice President, Advertising Sales, Philadelphia Phillies 

OCTOBER 2000
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS RESEARCH
Presented by: ESPN SPORTS POLL
Panelists:
- Ray Borelli, Director, Media & Marketing Research, National Basketball Association
- Rob Fox, ESPN Sports Poll

SEPTEMBER 2000
SPORTS ON THE NET: THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF E-COMMERCE AND INTERNET SPORTS MARKETING
Panelists:
- Jeremy Mishkin, Esq., Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
- Frank Mayer Esq., Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP 

MAY 2000
THE STATE OF SPORTS IN PHILADELPHIA
Co-hosted by: Philadelphia Sports Congress
Panelists: 
- Jay Coleman, Vice President, Sports & Events Marketing, First Union 
- Jack Lutz, Executive Director, PGA Philadelphia
- Larry Needle, Director, Philadelphia Sports Congress
- Barbara Perry, Senior Vice President, IMG

APRIL 2000 
SPORTS ON THE NET: IS ONLINE SPORTS REPORTING COMPLEMENTING OR COMPETING WITH TRADITIONAL NEWS OUTLETS?
Event Sponsors: Blast Radius, ESPN Sports Poll, IBM, IPIX 
Panelists: 
- Howard Eskin, Host, Howard Eskin Show, 610WIP & Weekend Sports Anchor, NBC10
- Mike Kern, Philadelphia Daily News
- Scott O'Neill, HoopsTV.com 
Moderator:
- Tracy Schoenadel, ESPN Sports Poll 

MARCH 2000
A LOOK AT THE PROPOSED NEW EAGLES STADIUM
Keynote Speaker: 
- Len Komoroski, President, Philadelphia Eagles

NOVEMBER 1999 
SPECIAL EVENT
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER - OPENING EVENT:
Keynote Speaker: 
- Peter Lukko, President, Comcast-Spectacor

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