X X =independently organized TED event Lakeville

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 TEDx?

What is TEDxLakeville?  Hosted on Monday, October 28 th 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!

1. Free Attendance 2. Large Audience 3. Theme-Oriented 4. Local Speakers 5. Student Presence Why TEDxLakeville is Different

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.

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 Sponsorship Levels

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.

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For more information, questions, or requests to sponsor TEDxLakeville, please contact: Dylan Adelman Phone: We hope to see you at TEDxLakeville!

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