I speak at homeschool convention, family retreats, churches, youth groups, schools and business retreats, political conferences, tech meetups etc. If you would like me to speak at your next event contact me with the details and I’ll get back to you.

Email: speaking@EthanDemme.com

Phone: (717)-72 ETHAN (38426)

Rates

For 2010 all proceeds from speaking are donated to one of the following groups. Joni and Friends (eastern PA), Special Olympics of Lancaster, Project Amazon, The Harbor (St. Petersburg Russia), or the Lancaster Conservancy.

Topics

• Marketing
• Social Media
• Teens
• Parents
• Homeschooling
• Politics

Marketing

Connecting with People in the Digital Age

The world is changing faster than ever with more and more information being created every second. Learn how to create lasting relationships with customers/clients/supporters by meeting them where they are at. Do you need to be using facebook, twitter, blogging or text messaging? Well let’s find out shall we?

For Teens

Is it Really JUST a Movie? Just a Song?

Do you watch movies, or listen to music? Then this talk is for you. As a member of the World View team at Bryan College and an avid movie buff Ethan shares the different world views as well as how to think about what you are putting into your head. Ethan shows how to critically and safely engage the culture following Paul’s example in Corinthians.

Dreaming Dangerously

That is the question these days, “what am I going to do with my life” In this talk Ethan shares his story of how God has led him from wanting to be a Policeman, to a stereo installer to professional Public speaker.  Ethan then shows how God uses the desires of your heart, your talents and gifts to create a masterpiece if you will only let him.

For Parents/Teens

What is That MyFaceBlog Thing?

Are you concerned with what is going on with the online world? Ethan presents the big picture as well as a common sense guide to the internet. Learn what is going on, the good, the bad, the ugly and what you can do to protect yourself and your kids on the internet.

Homeschooling

Coonskin Cap to College Grad

Homeschooling how I survived and what inspired me to become a lifelong learner.Sometimes the best lessons in life aren’t found in a text book. This talk chronicles the experiences of Ethan as he grew up and progressed from homeschooler to college student to become a student of life. He shares the lessons he learned along the way in a humorous and heartwarming style.

Speaking Events

2010

• June 23 Harrisburg Area Community College

• June 17th Team Approach
• Feb 13 Mobilize for Liberty Event

2009

• April 24-25 CHEF, LA Homeschool Convention
• May 16-17 Fort Wayne, IN Homeschool Convention
• Aug 14-15 Pittsburgh, PA Right Online Convention
• Oct 19 Harrisburg Area Community College

2008

• Feb 4th CHALC Homeschool group, PA
• Feb 23-24 Grace Baptist Church, PA
• April 10-12 St. Louis Home Educators Expo
• May 29-31  Leah Convention, NY
• Mid-July Joni and Friends Family Camp, PA
• Oct 13-16 MUS rep convention, Colorado Springs, CO
• Nov 7 Veritas Acedemy, Leola, PA

2007

• Indonesia, Homeschool group
• Florida, family group
• Math-U-See Rep Convention
• Mass Hope, homeschool graduation
• Camp Sandy Cove, father son weekend

2006

• Worcester, MA. Mass Hope
• Nairobi, Kenya, Family Convention
• Capetown, South Africa,
• Mbana, South Africa,
• Spruce Lake, PA. Joni and Friends Family Camp
• Sandy Cove,
• Missouri, Homeschool Alumni Reunion

2005

• Auckland, New Zealand
• Adelaide, Australia
• Sydney, Australia
• Gelong, Australia
• Melbourne, Australai
• Rockhampton, Australia

Testimonials

“Ethan is a marketing, savvy and cutting edge young man! I am impressed by his insight and keen grasp of intuitive processes that people of many years experience have to cultivate and learn. I would highly recommend him for any project! Plus, he is fun to hang out with!” – Kay Hiramine

“Ethan is a skilled networker, marketer and troubleshooter. His insight into the latest technologies and how to use them to their fullest potential is invaluable.”  – Hiram Ring

“Ethan is a delight to work with. Fun, creative and always pushing the boundaries in good, new directions.” – Ned Bustard

Dear Mr. Demme,
Thank you for coming to the Ft.Wayne Homeschool convention & speaking.  I was so encouraged by you & your son, Ethan!!  You 2 were my favorites to listen too & I went to a session every hour.  I was touched by your hearts for God & how that came through in your sessions. – Rachel from IN

“Thank you for coming to Brackenhurst and taking time to talk to a bunch of weird teens. I think you did an awesome job. My worldview has since changed. Now I am looking at things with a new perspective. -Maggie from Kenya

“My son is just like Ethan, he encouraged and gave me hope that I could actually do this.”-Homeschool Mom from Australia

“I really enjoyed your talk! You really encouraged me in my sibling relationships!” – John

“I enjoyed listening to your homeschool perspective” – Maura

“Hey, really enjoyed your speech, especially the whole burping vs. stringed instruments thing.” – Rowena

“Excellent speaker; very encouraging; continue to tell personal stories and how they apply biblically to your life”

“Great to see the testimony of a family that has completed this journey”

“Thanks for coming along to share with us. It is so wonderful for our young people to see Christian homeschoolers from overseas. It is a great encouragement to us all.” – Port Homeschool group

“Your experiences in completing your education at home will be a great encouragement to our older children. May God bless you as you have greatly blessed us.” – Lucy E.

“Thank you so much for your terrific words of encouragement. We have been bless that you came” – Canberra homeschool community

“Last week I had the privilege of hearing you speak at the New York State LEAH Convention. You challenged us to fulfill our dreams and goals by planning “mini goals” to get us there. [...] Thank you so much for inspiring me toward godliness.” – Briana