Al Roker
- Weatherman and Host of NBC’s Today Show
- Bestselling Author
- Multimedia Entrepreneur
- North Shore LIJ
- New England Institute of Technology
- Saatchi Advertising
- Monroe College
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- New York State Credit Union League, Inc. and Affiliates
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Harlem Globetrotters, Int'l.
- Big Apple Greeter
- Lehman Catholic High School
"On behalf of the North Shore - LIJ Health System, we would like to thank you for taking part in our annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program. Every year for the past 40 years, our team members have come together to commemorate the life of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and to celebrate the diversity represented throughout the health system. It is because of individuals such as yourself that this event continues to be such a success. As an organization which serves some of the most diverse communities in the country, our goal is to help dissolve ignorance and stereotypes related to diversity, spread awareness, and encourage all to embrace and respect their own diversity as well as the diversity of others. By sharing your personal stories and words of advice and encouragement, you have helped further our initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion."
-North Shore LIJ"Al Roker is a charming man and gave a fabulous commencement address! Administration, faculty, staff, students and guests all enjoyed his very entertaining, yet powerful message. He is a wonderful speaker and was a pleasure to work with. Please give him our thanks again for making our 69th commencement such a memorable one. "
-New England Institute of Technology"Al Roker was a big hit at last night’s 'Best of New York' American Advertising Awards Show. Going into this event, we wanted a host who was quick on his feet, personable, flexible, would command an audience’s attention, and could relate to a 'youthful' audience. Al was all of these things and more."
-Roy Elvove, Senior Vice President Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising"Saturday’s graduation was our best ever. Your remarks, the weather, and the setting combined to create a magical experience that everyone who was present will never forget. These sentiments have been expressed by everyone to whom I have spoken. And since you referred to Ralph Cramden a few times in your remarks, let me thank you again using one of Ralph’s most famous expression: 'you’re the greatest."
-Stephen J. Jerome, President Monroe College"Thank you for helping to make the day an extremely successful one. I've heard nothing but rave reviews for both your talk at the Ambassador/Diplomate Breakfast and your hosting of our Awards dinner. It was a pleasure to have you a part of the day! "
-Lee Ellen Hayes, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation"Here's a copy of the quarterly magazine that features your appearance at our convention in June. If it wasn't abundantly clear from the audience's response, let me spell it out: You were the hit of the event, and people all over New York State are still talking about your appearance. "
-Deb Adler, Public Relations Coordinator New York State Credit Union League, Inc. and Affiliates"Al did a great job and LRCC was very, very pleased. He hit a homerun. I'm 100% positive we will be recommending him again and again in the future. "
-Heidi Cole, Universal Speakers on behalf of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce"I would like to extend a very special thank you for being the Masters of Ceremonies the team's history making 75th Anniversary Celebration and Charity Fundraiser. The night was a huge success. Al, you were great. I thank you for participating in the event and leading us through an incredible 75 year journey. "
-Mannie Jackson, Owner & Chairman, Harlem Globetrotters, Int'l."On behalf of the staff and volunteers of Big Apple Greeter, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for helping to make 'Celebrate New York' our most successful fundraiser ever. Thanks to your excellent work as our official host and auctioneer, we far exceeded our fundraising goals. Your surprise donation of 'Breakfast & An Appearance on the Today Show' was such a wonderful gesture. We truly appreciate your generosity. The outstanding success of 'Celebrate New York' was a milestone event for Big Apple Greeter. Your participation helped us to achieve this next level of success. Thank you for putting us on the map"
-Lynn Brooks, Founder & Executive Director, Big Apple Greeter"It is a special individual who gives from the heart so that others can benefit from their generous spirit. And you are one of those individuals!"
-Sharon Semanie, Director of Office of Development, Lehman Catholic High School"It was a great pleasure having Al Roker...He was warm, entertaining, engrossing, easy to work with, an exciting speaker and a good draw. His talk, which touched on family values and parenting, was the kind of presentation to which everyone in the audience could relate."
-Rabbi Richard Hammerman, Co-Chairman"Everything was absolutely wonderful with Al Roker and the Southern Living Cook-Off 2002 in Orlando on the 28th. His charm, humor and knowledge of food made for the perfect master of ceremonies."
-Katherine Carroll, KT Communications"It could not have been better. It was a terrific start for our conference. "
-Kathleen Meier, International Paper
Don’t Make Me Stop This Car
Al Roker reflects back on his childhood and the parents who inspired him to excel and talks candidly about his experiences as a working parent struggling to inspire the same values in his young family.
Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella
Al Roker talks about the importance of humor and a positive attitude both personally and professionally and reflects on his television and business career.
