Cliff Kuhn MD has practiced medicine as a board certified psychiatrist for over 40 years.  Now, he wants to inspire you to spend more time “out of your mind” as a way to eliminate stress from your life.  Dr. Kuhn’s book, “The Fun Factor: Unleashing the Power of Humor at Home and On the Job,” has been described by Jerry Lewis as “the best how-to book I have ever read.”  As a speaker and trainer, Cliff offers his "HA HA HA Prescription" to individuals and groups.  It's a foolproof formula for getting more fun into and out of everything.

Patty Wooten RN, BSN, PHN is a nurse-humorist and an industry icon whose laughter, wit and wisdom heal the hearts of diverse audiences.  Her lifelong work with leaders in the field, such as Norman Cousins, Dr. Lee Berk, and other leading humor researchers and practitioners, has helped inform the world of the healing power of humor.

In 2002, AATH, of which Patty was a founding member, recognized her leadership in the field with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Applied and Therapeutic Humor.  Patty has published three books (Heart, Humor and Healing followed by Compassionate Laughter and Hospital Clowns: A Closer Look) and more than 50 articles about the therapeutic value of humor and laughter.  Audiences are changed forever by Patty’s fun-loving, caring and compassionate spirit.  She inspires hope and happiness in the hearts of all who share in a “Patty Moment.”

Lenny Ravich, Director of the Gestalt Institute of Tel Aviv, author of “A Funny Thing Happended on the Way to Enlightment”, facilitator of workshops and key note speaker on the subjects of joy, optimism, humor and laughter for a better and healthier life.

Darren LaCroix (Keynote)
In 2001, Darren LaCroix, The World Champion of Public Speaking, outspoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to win that title. Since that victory, Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech. He has roused audiences in faraway places like Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational journey from first-rate chump to first-class champ, proving anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.

Darren may have been “born without a funny bone in my body,” but he possessed the desire to learn and the willingness to fail necessary to achieve his dream. The self-proclaimed “student of comedy” is living proof that humor is a skill that can be learned.

His successful book, Laugh & Get Rich: How to Profit from Humor in Any Business(6th printing), contains interviews with corporate executives who share his philosophy. Now translated into three languages, it is a mainstay on business bookshelves.

As co-founder of The Humor Institute and a co-creator of The Humor Boot Camp®, Darren directs seminars that help presenters wisely use the power of humor to “lighten up” their presentations.

An award-winning producer, his film Healing, Hope, and Humor was honored at the Worldfest Houston film festival for its groundbreaking insights into humor and healing. The inspirational documentary about his best friend’s battle with cancer, brings humor and hope to those touched by life-threatening conditions.

John Morreall is President of Humorworks Seminars, and Professor of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary. He has also taught at Northwestern University, Santa Clara University, and Pennsylvania State University. Morreall is a founder of the international Society for Humor Studies, and was elected its president for 2004-02005. He is on the board of Humor: international Journal of Humor Research, and was its Review Editor from 1988 to 1999. His books include Taking Laughter Seriously; The Philosophy of humor and Laughter; Humor Works. Morreall has done over 500 presentations on humor for business and medical groups in the U.S., and Canada, Europe and Japan.

Dr. Lowell Katz is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his general surgical training at the University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals and his colorectal fellowship at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Katz was the first medical director of Hospice of Louisville, where he co-authored the first pain management guide in the United States. He has lectured across the U.S. on pain management and has done standup comedy for about 15 years. Dr. Katz has three adult children and lives in Louisville with his wife Martha and dog Daisy. His greatest fame came not in the operating room but on the football fields and basketball court at the Cardinal Bird mascot for his beloved UofL.

David Granirer (Keynote)
David Granirer is a counselor, stand-up comic, speaker, and author of the Happy Neurotic: How Fear and Angst Can Lead To Happiness and Success. He has taught stand-up comedy to recovering drug addicts and cancer patients, and is the founder of stand Up for Mental Health, a project teaching stand-up comedy to people with mental

illness. His world is features in the VOICE Award Winning documentary Cracking Up. David also gives laughter in the workplace presentations to hundreds of organizations across North America, helping the humor to decrease stress, increase wellness, and cope with change.

Larry Wilde
Professional speaker, best-selling author and top-flight entertainer, Larry Wilde's unique background and lifelong stage experience enable him to connect solidly with every audience.

People respond enthusiastically to Larry's personal warmth and energizing presentations. They take away a fresh perspective and simple strategies designed to make a positive impact on their lives. He has them rolling in the aisles, learning as they laugh and loving every minute. Larry is laugh-out-loud funny.

He's given hope, joy and inspiration to millions.

No matter how colorfully he paints laughable pictures, however side-splitting or hysterical the funny stories he uses to illustrate a point, Larry's humor is always filled with warmth and kindheartedness. No wonder people everywhere treasure his heartfelt message.

The platform performances of Larry Wilde -- in addition to his books, television, stage and concert appearances -- have kept millions of people laughing for almost four decades. More than the humor, however, it is the humanity that has made him America's premier motivational humorist and earned him such enduring success.

Cliff Kuhn

Patty Wooten