CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — St. Louis Cardinals manager, Mike Matheny, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Arrow Leadership and Success Summit, the high point of the Arrow Leadership and Success Series, which is new to the publication this year. The summit will held at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Show Me Center. The Show Me Center is a multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Students and other people from around the area will have the opportunity to hear from Matheny about what it takes to lead winning teams and organizations. Source: krcu.com.
Former Yankees Pitcher Andy Pettitte Named Keynote Speaker at Concordia University Texas Baseball Fundraiser
ROUND ROCK, TX — Former Yankees pitcher, Andy Pettitte, will be the keynote speaker at the Concordia University Texas baseball fundraiser, “Dining with the Stars.” The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the United Heritage Center at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock and will start at 6 p.m. Additional former MLB players, Scott Linebrink and Thomas Boggs will join Pettitte in a question and answer forum. Source: Concodrdia.edu,
Charles Tillman Signs Autographs at Gerald Kia in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, IL. — Chicago Pro Bowler Defensive Back, Charles Tillman, was on hand August 30, 2014 from 11am-3:00pm to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take pictures as part of the kickoff celebration for the new Gerald Kia opening located at 1661 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. Source: Chicago Tribune.
Phillip Fulmer Named Keynote Speaker at Annual Governor's Luncheon in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. — Former Tennessee Volunteers coach, Phillip Fulmer, has been named the keynote speaker at the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Nov. 13 during the 61st Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development. During his time as coach, Fulmer earned a national championship, two conference titles and seven divisional crowns while winning more than three-quarters of his games. Source: The Daily Times
Gene Stallings is Keynote Speaker at Sam B. Hall Jr. Banquet
MARSHALL, TX — Former Crimson Tide coach, Gene Stallings, has been named the keynote speaker at the upcoming 2014 Sam B. Hall Jr. Lecture and Banquet. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. at Woods and Cornish Great Rooms on the second floor of the Ornelas Student Center at East Texas Baptist University. The lecture series program commemorates the late United States Representative and federal judge Sam B. Hall, Jr., who was a Marshall native and alumnus of the College of Marshall, which is now ETBU.
Jennie Finch Speaks to Female Student Athletes at CWA Luncheon at Binghamton University
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Olympic Gold medalist and former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher, Jennie Finch, spoke Monday afternoon, February 3, at Binghamton University’s Celebrating Women’s Athletics Luncheon, an annual affair held at the Events Center to recognize the achievements of the school’s female student-athletes. Former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher Jennie Finch signed autographs after speaking at the CWA Luncheon on Monday, Feb 3, 2014. ... Read More
David Thompson Named Keynote Speaker at Community Boys & Girls Club in N.C.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Former NC State basketball legend and NBA star, David Thompson, was the keynote speaker on November 21, at the annual dinner fundraiser for the Community Boys & Girls Club in Wilmington, N.C. Before the actual event took place, Thompson held a news conference where he spoke about the issues of gang violence in the New Hanover County area and the specific need for after-school programs and a safe place for youth. Thompson continued speaking about gang violence during his keynote speech.
Cris Carter Receives HOF Ring at Ceremony In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Former Minnesota Vikings great, Cris Carter, returned to Minnesota Thursday, Nov. 7, to be honored at halftime in a ceremony that presented him the Hall of Fame ring. When Carter was presented the ring by the official from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he proudly slipped it on his finger, staring long and hard at it.
John Smoltz Speaks to Media to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Pediatric Cancer
Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Smoltz, recently appeared during the FOX8 Morning News segment at 8:00 on Friday, September 20, where he spoke about winning the Aflac Duckprints Award for volunteering in the fight against pediatric cancer. 2013 Aflac Duckprints Award Recipient, John Smoltz, spoke about raising awareness for America’s unsung heros and his fight against pediatric cancer. ... Read More
Cancer Survivor Dave Dravecky Delivers Inspirational Speech at St. Joseph Christian School Fundraiser
ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Dave Dravecky’s message was one of hope, faith, endurance and perseverance as the former San Francisco Giant’s pitcher and cancer survivor gave an inspirational speech at the St. Joseph Christian School fundraiser held on Thursday, October 10, in St. Joseph, Missouri.