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Lakeville. X. X =independently organized TED event. What is TEDx?. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx: local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
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Lakeville X X=independently organized TED event
What is TEDx? • In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx: local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. • At a TEDx event, TED Talks videos and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a diverse group. • These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
What is TEDxLakeville? • Hosted on Monday, October 28th from 7:30-9:00pm in the LSHS Auditorium. • Speakers will be focused on our theme, “The Next 100 Years,” with each speaker taking a stance on one or more sub-themes, those being Politics, Education, and Technology. • It’s Lakeville’s first-ever TEDx event!
Why TEDxLakeville is Different 1. Free Attendance 2. Large Audience 3. Theme-Oriented 4. Local Speakers 5. Student Presence
TEDxLakeville Speakers • Matt Little (Lakeville’s Mayor) • Dr. Lisa Snyder (Supt., ISD 194) • Ian Williams (VP of iMation, Inc.) • Eric Nelson (Founder of KidToPro) • Lisa Helminiak (CEO of Azul 7) • Elizabeth Grawe (LSHS Teacher) • Jarrett Sommers (LSHS Teacher) • Anthony Fleck (U of MN Student) • Maggie Leach (ISD 194 Student)
TEDxLakeville Organizers • Dylan Adelman (Lead Organizer) • Dr. Trish Harvey (Co-Organizer) • Jason Just (Co-Organizer) • Why we’re organizing TEDxLakeville: • Boost interest among students. • Introduce learning potential of TED Talks to Lakeville. • It’s fun!
VIP Guests • Special guests will include: • Members of the MN House and Senate • Lakeville Chamber of Commerce • ISD 194 Administration • Lakeville Rotary Club • Amy Klobuchar and Mark Dayton (Pending)
Budget • Budget is much smaller than most events. • FREE ADMISSION to the general public. • TEDxLakeville is non-profit. • Donations and funding are managed by an account with ISD 194 to ensure transparency on all transactions. • Specifics of budget available upon request.
Sponsorship Levels Platinum ($1000+) Gold ($500) Silver ($200) Bronze ($100) Ways to give… In addition to cash sponsorships, there are numerous ways you can participate through in-kind donations. Printing | Catering | Advertising | Goody Bag Items | Stage Design
Intangible Benefits: Publicity— Provides excellent exposure and shows your company helping out in the world of education. Public Relations — Your business can use its sponsorship of TEDxLakeville as an example of how it gives back to the community when working with prospective clients or customers. Community Development — Contributing the educational and intellectual advancement of your community is an excellent public good. Education is the gift that keeps on giving.
TEDxLakeville Websites • http://tedxlakeville.com/ • http://www.twitter.com/tedxlakeville/ • http://www.facebook.com/tedxlakeville/
For more information, questions, or requests to sponsor TEDxLakeville, please contact: Dylan Adelman Email: dylanadelman@gmail.com Phone: 612-940-1329 We hope to see you at TEDxLakeville!