ABOUT OUR LAST MEETING

We welcomed Gary Chalk, a master communicator whose career began with a block of wood and a dream. As a child, Gary’s parents were understandably concerned when he started “playing radio” with his homemade microphone—but little did they know it was the first step toward a lively career in broadcasting, advertising, and public relations.

From mispronouncing words on southern Ontario airwaves to launching creative campaigns as an ad agency partner, Gary has seen it all—including a pivotal career epiphany during a WKRP turkey drop. Later, he convinced a hospital CEO he was media-savvy (no mention of the wooden mic, of course) and launched into PR.

Now retired—at least in theory—Gary spends his time offering sharp-witted reflections on communication, aging, and the fine art of pretending retirement is hard work (his wife still believes him).

We enjoyed a humorous, engaging talk from a man who’s made a career out of speaking—into wood, microphones, and media alike!

PERSONAL VIGNETTE: Also in this meeting, Dan Costello delived his personal vignette.

Click on the WATCH LAST MEETING button above to watch the whole meeting. Guest Speaker Gary Chalk starts at 7:29 and Dan Costello vignette starts at 1:09:27