Past President Roger Hull, left, acting on behalf of President Ted Everingham, welcomed Vocational Talks from Michelle Roberts and Mike Bergman, above, and Neil Sroka, below.(Photos by George R. McMullen)
 
Two years ago, Michelle talked about her job as the owner of Technical Textile Solutions, where she was often on the road.
Since having her second child, she has turned to social media, primarily Facebook, to drive her business as a consultant to those who work in the apparel/textile industry.

Neil is the Communications Director for Democracy for America. The DFA is a member-driven, people-powered political action committee founded by Howard Dean. Its goal is to promote Progressives to win elections, from dog catcher to the President. His typical day starts with combing news sources for viable candidates to support. Just yesterday, he talked to Time Magazine and USA Today reporters about the DNC leadership.

Mike spent nine years in the Marine corps, finishing as a staff sergeant. He is now a partner at UControl Energy. His job is to provide data analysis to companies to identify their energy use/problem areas and to offer solutions to reduce costs. His business works with utility companies to ensure savings and the goal is for their clients to recoup expenditures within 18 months.