Having been in this industry for at least 5 decades, I must share my personal feelings of commitment to the entertainment and sport industry that has been so good to me. We live in a fast-paced world, but as the leaders of an older demographic, we have a responsibility to give back. I personally give to the Foundation to create opportunity for a solid future for the industry through continuing education.
I know I have worked through the glory days of Rock and Roll, and the business is changing. I do find it hard to change some aspects of my personal approach, but the one thing that I know for sure, and it was reiterated as I grew by one of the finest women I have known, Mom, we are keepers of the future. It is our duty and responsibility to lead the way, to give back and to show the next generations that philanthropy is not just a big word, but a duty, a charge to maintain the established industry we love. I do that personally, by giving of my time, and quite frankly my money. My life is good, I am comfortable, and through it all I hope I have shared my ethic of giving as a mentor, friend and seasoned leader.
I give, because my very first boss said, when I asked as I started as an usher, “Just do the right thing”. Please join me in paying it forward, do the right thing by donating to the IAVM Foundation.
It’s YOUR Foundation. It’s YOUR Future. Invest Now!
John Siehl, CVE
Chief Operating Officer
VenuWorks
