LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Tererai Trent will serve as the keynote speaker for Keeping a Dream, the Volunteer Center of Lubbock's first Service and Leadership Symposium on September 19, 2013.
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Widely recognized as Oprah Winfrey's all-time favorite guest, Dr. Trent will deliver her message of what it means to overcome humble beginnings and to achieve one's dream. Her eloquence and rich authenticity consistently leaves audiences with a lasting impression and inspires community engagement.
The Keeping a Dream Service and Leadership Symposium is an opportunity for people to become inspired, gather resources and take action in a more purposeful way in the Lubbock community.
Other agenda highlights include:
- Matt Bumstead, co-president of United Supermarkets, on inspiring, motivating, and connecting people in service in the workplace.
- Jay Killough, director of career services at Texas Tech University, on utilizing personal strengths for engaged community service
- Individualized volunteering ideas for symposium attendees
- New technology overview for students on documenting service hours on their campus.
- Agency fair - a networking opportunity for attendees and agencies to potentially recruit volunteers or Board members.
- Hands-on service projects to provide examples for future volunteering in a workplace/organization/schools/etc.
- Presidential Service Awards
Event details:
When: September 19, 2013 from 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Where: Overton Hotel and Conference Center
How: Register online at http://volunteerlubbock.org/service-leadership-symposium.php
Pricing:
- $600 table of 10
- $75 individual
- $50 individual if agency partner or business sponsor
SOURCE Volunteer Center of Lubbock
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