"You don't want to miss this one, folks!"
Eric Szatkowski, a Special Agent with the Wisconsin Department of Justice/Division of Criminal Investigation for almost 20 years, will speak on Friday, July 16, at a luncheon meeting of the Sacramento Catholic Forum. The topic of the special agent's presentation is "The Dark Side of Digital Technology."
"A national expert, Mr. Szatkowski works with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in Milwaukee, WI," says an item about the event posted on the Sacramento Catholic Forum website. "He will address the dark and dangerous side of Internet technology, which threatens our youth on a daily basis. He will present real life examples and give practical advice about the safety and well-being of our children."
"Internet and cell phones open broad education and entertainment horizons for young people," explains the Forum's website. "However, they can also have a dark and dangerous side ranging from cyber bullying to pornographic material to exploitation." Special Agent Szatkowski is "a Catholic husband and father," and his July 16 presentation "is a 'must see' presentation for anyone who engages with and cares about the safety of our children and teens as they engage in the new media," says the website.
Mr. Szatkowski's presentations have been seen by more than 200,000 people nationwide, "from parents and civic groups to parishes, child welfare advocates and teachers," according to the Catholic Forum's website. "He has been interviewed on a range of national programs, including CNN Tonight with Connie Chung. You don't want to miss this one, folks!"
"The Dark Side of Digital Technology" will be held at the Sacramento Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane, on July 16, 2010 at noon. Tickets are $25 each pre-paid online, and $30 at the door. (Pay only $20 per ticket if you register online by tomorrow, July 2 – see link below to register.) Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will feature a gourmet lunch and dessert.
The Sacramento Catholic Forum operates under the authority of the bishop. "I am writing to encourage your participation in an organization founded to foster Catholic fellowship and formation," said Bishop Jaime Soto in a letter to the diocesan faithful. "With my support and blessing, the Catholic Breakfast Club has been restructured and broadened to become the Sacramento Catholic Forum."
"The new Sacramento Catholic Forum has been shifted to a luncheon format so that more people are able to attend (a recent luncheon drew almost 250 attendees who were inspired by Fr. Jonathan Morris, a noted television commentator, at the Radisson)," said Bishop Soto in the letter. "In order to be available to the greatest number of people, the Sacramento Catholic Forum will no longer be membership based. There will be no annual dues; attendees will pay as they register for the luncheon. Young and old, professional and retired, lay and religious -- all are encouraged to attend. The format change is especially designed to draw a broad spectrum of attendees."
"Please be assured," said Bishop Soto, "the Sacramento Catholic Forum is designed to help you to be better informed as well as provide network opportunities with others in the Diocese. This is not a club for fundraising, nor will its lists of participants be shared or sold. The goal is to build a more cohesive, Catholic community through the use of speakers, the website, and the networking of members -- an efficient and effective communication tool. I support and encourage these efforts. I ask you to do so as well, by your attendance and participation."
To visit the Sacramento Catholic Forum website, and to register online for this event, Click Here.
