Dr. Charles W. Jarvis, DDS acknowledged by his fellow speaking professionals as "America's Number One Humorous Speaker"

Dr. Kenneth McFarland , Guest Lecturer, General Motors

"It was a real privilege for me to hear you and visit with you at Houston. Your ability to hold a tired audience at such a late hour was a truly remarkable performance. I was also much inpressed with the attitude of the audience toward you personally. What you are doing constitutes an important contribution, and I deeply hope the Lord will decree that your voice will long be heard in the land. Do take care of yourself for your family's sake, because all your friends and fans love you, and because in these somber times, America needs you. Remember, the Psalmist said, "How beautiful upon the mountain are the footsteps of him who bringeth glad tidings".

Cavett Robert, Professional Speaker

"Charlie Jarvis is the number one humorist in the nation. His material is as good as any night club act available today - and all the better for it's clean material. Besides that, as a studious professional - a student of the speaking art - his type of seminar presentation on speaking and the use of humor to highlight and illustrate the message is the very thing that should be offered in workshops throughout the country. Every young speaker in America who wants a career in speaking should eat, digest, and assimilate the workshop type of presentation he offers. No convention of speakers would be complete withouth an inclusion of the type of material Charlie Jarvis offers."

From "The Gong," official house organ of the Associated Clubs (Knife & Fork Clubs of America, Inc., The Executive Dinner Clubs of America, Inc., and The Metropolitan Dinner Clubs of America, Inc.)

"Dr. Jarvis is generally considered to be the most gifted humorist in America. A natural story teller. Sure fire!"

Associate Director, National Sash & Door Jobbers Assoc.

"The thunderous applause and standing ovation you received at the conclusion of your keynote presentation to our members should certainly tell you how well you were received. Our association has had many speakers over the years, however, few have been able to captivate and hold the attention of such a widely diversified group as you did. We laughed untill we cried and the message you delivered was clear."

Director of Sales Services, Tupperware, First Series of "Jubilees"

"Mere words fail to describe how great your presentations were. The feedback coming from the nearly 10,000 Tupperware distributors, Managers, and husbands has been without exception 'fantastic!, 'the greatest speaker ever', 'superb'.

Executive Director, Insurors of Tennessee:

"According to my records, it took 3 invitations to get you to speak before our convention, but after your presentation during our 89th Annual Convention last week, I must admit you are worth waiting for. I think the responses from the audiences clearly indicated their complete enjoyment with your constant, rapid fire and clean humor. It was a real pleasure having you and Maxine with us."

Education

Attended Texas A&M one year prior to entering the Naval Academy, University of Houston one year prior to dental school, entered U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in 1944 with a B.S. in engineering. Graduated University of Texas in 1953 as D.D.S.

Awards - Dentistry

O.K.U.-National Dental Honor Soc.;Fellow, American College of Dentistry; Fellow, International college of Dentistry; Honorary Membership, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity; President's Award (for service to the profession), Texas Dental Association; Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of Texas Dental Branch Alumni Assoc.

Awards - Speaking

International Speakers Hall of Fame; Mark Twain Award for Humor, International Platform Association; Toastmasters International Golden Gavel Award.

Church Affiliation

Elder; Disciples of Christ.

Service Club Affiliation

Past President; Kiwanis Club in San Marcos

Service

Veteran World War II, South Pacific Campaign; Deck Officer, U.S.S. Langley; Later: Carrier Pilot, flying torpedo bombers.

Vocations

Dentistry; fulltime for twelve years; Professional Humorous Speaker: Since 1965, fulltime on the national circuit for corporations, associations, service clubs, chambers of commerce, etc. Dr. Jarvis is retired and spends his time writing and working on humor related projects.

Even today, many years after first being presented, the material in his classic "Prescription for the Happy Life" series continues to entertain and teach. The humor still works; it flows and soothes. These tapes are still available; they are a priceless source of hearty, healthy laughter and an incredible resource for speakers who are interested in learning the art of using humor in public speaking.