About the Program
Clifford Crandall, Jr. and Eric Stalloch, co-founders of Secure Living and professional martial artists, believe that traditional martial artists have a responsibility to make a positive difference in the lives of the people in their community. Health, awareness, and personal safety are important for the individual and society as a whole. To further this belief, they established the Community Engagement Lecture Series which focuses on community and educational issues that can help to improve quality of life. It brings together community professionals, service providers, and the citizens of Central New York to interact on topics that can arm their minds with knowledge to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world. A list of upcoming and past topics can be found below.
Upcoming Speakers
THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LECTURE SERIES IS CURRENTLY NOT BE OFFERED, BUT MAY BE REINSTATED IN THE FUTURE. Please check back.
Our Archives (Past Events / Resources)
Past lectures information will be posted here.
January 21, 2020
“Protecting Children in the Digital Age”
New Hartford Police Department: Officer AnnMarie Brelinksky
Information about social media, apps, video games, chat rooms, and other areas where children can be put at risk to scams and predators.
February 18, 2020
“New Tax Regulations You Need to Know”
Judy Allen of Celia & Allen, LLC
Information about changes to the tax code for 2019 filings and how they affect you financially. Minimize your risk for an audit.
Who: FREE and open to the public, ages 18 and older, with advanced registration. Presenters will include community professionals, service providers and educational agencies. Hosted By: Secure Living (Clifford Crandall, Jr. and Eric Stalloch)
What: The Community Engagement Lecture Series is free. It is an annual series of 45-minute presentations by experts on a variety of topics aimed to improve personal and community health, awareness and safety.
When: The 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:15 pm (monthly topics/speakers).
Where: The program is held at the American Martial Arts Institute, in training room 3, and hosted by Secure Living Online. Some lectures will be co-sponsored with community agencies.
Why: To improve community health, awareness, and safety through an educational program.
How: There is no cost for participants; however, participants must pre-register online in advance where they will receive an entry voucher. Participants must be 18 years of age or older unless the lecture details specify an exception based on the topic. Group size will be limited to 25 participants. Registration will open the month prior to the scheduled speaker.