Annual Meeting Speakers

Perry Safran, Safran Law Offices, Raleigh, NC

Perry has been the General Council for Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association for more than 15 years. He has many years of experience in the construction field and specializes in construction law and education.

Wayne Ates, Speakers Network

It's like a breath of fresh air to hear a speaker nowadays who can have his say without being risque.  You don't have to worry about being embarrassed by offbeat and/or off-color humor.  Wayne Ates proves vividly that one can get people to laugh without being rude or crude.

Wayne is a master storyteller, but much more than that, Wayne is a bona fide and gifted humorist... and there is a difference!  A humorist is an obeserver and an interpreter of life.  He reminds you that humor is the "shock absorber" of life.  A good humorist helps us to overlook the unbecoming, understand the inconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, outlast the unbearable, and most significant of all, laugh at ourselves! No one really gros up until he has his first good laugh at himself.  Humorist Ates will defy you to laugh and woory and complain at the same time.

Dr. Ated also masterfully weaves tailored humor into the serious part of his message - and there is always a message.  The message is one you can take home with you, and it's usually wrapped in funny stories and illustrations that paint unforgettable pictures.  There's no one saying, "He was so good, but what did he say?"  You get the message!  Wayne's presentations are not only works of art to be enjoyed, they are slices of bread to be eaten and taken as nourishment.  Not only does Wayne entertain, he enriches.

You'll laugh... you'll learn... but most of all, you'll be uplifted!

Second Nature Band

The group has had significant recording success, and their latest CD "Musically Yours" with 10 original songs features the Beach Music hit "Only You Will Do".  They have also had 7 single record releases and an album titled "SECOND NATURE-Vol.1".  Their beach classic, "Who's That Guy", is featured on Ripete Records' "Grand Strand Gold" beach album. 

The repertoire contains exceptional variety to fit any occasion, and includes everything from Big-Band & Old Standards to Beach & Shag Music and current Top-40.  When required, a full set of soft instrumental music can be provided during cocktails or dinner.

All the music is guaranteed to be danceable, and is professionally presented with enthusiasm and good audience rapport.  Outfits are selected from a wardrobe that can be casual, semi-formal, or formal - whatever fits the occasion.

Providing very high quality live entertainment that you're sure to enjoy is just SECOND NATURE to this great band!