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Lexington One to Host Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013

Tickets are on sale now for the May 10 event featuring nine inspirational speakers.

Lexington County School District One and the Lexington One Educational Foundation will host the Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 10 at the Lexington Technology Center.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the live broadcast begins at 9 a.m.

Chick-fil-A Leadercast gives community leaders, business professionals, coaches, educators and future leaders the opportunity to listen and learn from successful 21st century leaders, via live satellite feed.

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Nine presenters speak about how to strengthen your leadership by simplifying your life.

Presenters include John Maxwell, leadership expert and best-selling author; Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic track and field gold medalist; Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric; LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of the 2012 movie “Act of Valor;” and a satellite interview with Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005–2009).

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For a complete list of presenters, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com.

Proceeds from this event benefit Lexington One students. Funds raised support free summer camps that target middle and high school students and help them build leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

Tickets cost $65 per person through April 10 or $85 per person after April 10. Group discounts are available.

Businesses can sponsor the event and support the camps.

Sponsorship levels include:

  • Diamond Level ($3,000 — 10 free event tickets, reduced price for additional tickets and logo on all event materials)
  • Platinum Level ($2,000 — 8 event tickets, reduced price for additional tickets and logo on all event materials) 
  • Gold Level ($1,000 — 6 event tickets and logo on all event materials)
  • Silver Level ($500 — 4 event tickets and logo on all event materials)
  • Bronze Level ($250 — 2 event tickets and name on all event materials). 

Sponsorships are available until April 10.

For general information about the event, please contact Lexington High Career Specialist Clyde Sanders by phone at 803-821-3422 or by e-mail at csanders@lexington1.net or visit the Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013 website at www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com.

For ticket and sponsorship information, please contact Joan Kalec at the Lexington One Educational Foundation by phone at 803-821-1009 or by e-mail at jkalec@lexington1.net or visit the Lexington One Educational Foundation website at www.lexington1.net/educationalfoundation.

Submitted by Lexington One.

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