Microsoft's Ballmer addresses parenting forum.
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he power and influence of the
Internet has all but over-
whelmed many parents who
are concerned about what
their children have access to online.
Where better to get solutions than
straight from the top?
On Tuesday, May 1, the Alicia Joy
Techner 22nd Annual Memorial
Parenting Conference presents Steve
Ballmer, president and CEO of
Microsoft, the world's largest computer
software company. His speech, at 7 p.m.
at Temple Israel, will focus on "The
Impact of the Internet on Children, Our
Families and All of Us."
Ballmer, a Detroit native and graduate
of Detroit Country Day School, has
been at Microsoft's founder Bill Gates'
side for over two decades and played a
major role in the personal computer and
Internet boom.
"The technology revolution we've
experienced over the last 25 years is just a
taste of the possibilities to come,"
Ballmer said.
The free conference is named after
Alicia Techner, who died of meningitis as
an infant in 1978. Her parents, David
and Ilene Kaufman Techner of Ira
Kaufman Chapel, began the parenting
conference in her memory.
Over the past 22 years, the Alicia Joy
Techner conference has covered issues
from discipline, sibling rivalry, sex,
AIDS, education and the role of the
media in shaping the lives of children.
The Techners met Ballmer and his
family when they handled funeral
arrangements for his mother, and then
his father.
"I remember how touched he was
when I told him of Alicia's death," said
David Techner.
"His generosity and willingness to be
a guest speaker is proof positive of his
commitment to his hometown and to
the principle of helping us all to be bet-
ter parents — a byproduct of Microsoft's
commitment to family life.
"Words seem inadequate in expressing
our appreciation to Steve for sharing the
gift of his knowledge and expertise in
what we are certain will become our
most outstanding conference," Techner
added.
"While we are appreciative to Steve
for giving so generously of his time, his
knowledge and his insight, it is truly his
most valuable asset for which we are
especially grateful — his heart." ❑
Space for the parenting conference is
limited. For further information or
to reserve tickets, call Kari Provizer
at the Temple Israel Family Life
Center, (248) 661-5700.
B'nai Moshe Cites
Robert Riley
Robert Riley, building manager for
Congregation B'nai Moshe, will be hon-
ored during Shabbat services on April
28 for his 10 years of service to the con-
gregation. A large gold leaf will be dedi-
cated on the Tree of Life in his honor.
Riley began his association with the
congregation while B'nai Moshe was
temporarily housed at the Jewish
Community Center in West Bloomfield.
A special kiddush in Riley's honor
will follow services.