SACRAMENTO
SPEAKERS SERIES
AN
EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2013-2014 SEASON
RENEW
TODAY FOR THE BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICES
Dear
Subscriber,
I’m happy to announce that the 2013-2014 lineup is in place. As
I’ve said before, the process of putting together a series of distinguished speakers
is like trying to fit puzzle pieces together as we choose from among the most
exciting BIG NAMES with our subscribers in mind. We are now considered one of the top Series
in the country, and I am thrilled to announce that once again we have assembled
a diverse group of fascinating individuals that will make another great season.
As a subscriber, you know that the new
season reflects the expressed interests of our patrons. Our lineup this year includes interesting and
influential speakers on a wide range of topical issues: the uses and abuses of
modern technology; the protection of the
environment; the role of the military in today’s world; integrative medicine;
managing crises in the age of the perpetual 24/7 news cycle; and the simple
enjoyment of delicious food. The season kicks off on October 1, 2013
with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak,
the legendary creative genius who dropped out of college to invent the personal
computer, an invention that, for better or worse, has changed all of our
lives. Woz will share with us his
passion for bringing “hands on” learning and a focus on creativity to schools,
and for protecting free speech, privacy and innovation in the digital age.
Next up, on November 12, 2013, we are
privileged to host former vice-president and current climate change advocate Al Gore. After a long and fruitful political career in
Washington, Gore turned his considerable energy and talents to protecting the
environment. His film An Inconvenient
Truth garnered an Oscar and a Nobel Peace Prize. He now spends most of his time working with
The Climate Reality Project, the non-profit company he founded, devoted to
removing the doubt about climate change and encouraging people to demand
solutions to the climate crisis.
To start the New Year, on January 7,
2014, Admiral Mike Mullen, former
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will join us. Having commanded three ships and served in
Navy leadership positions ashore, Admiral Mullen served as Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs under two Presidents, Bush and Obama, from 2007 to 2011, and is familiar
with the wars in Afghanistan and in Iraq.
While serving, he expressed his support for ending Clinton’s policy of
“don’t ask don’t tell,” and he is outspoken about the importance of
diplomacy and economics to national security.
Next, on February 18, 2014, Judy Smith will bring her unique
combination of communication skills, media savvy, and legal and political
acumen to Sacramento. Smith honed her
skills through first-hand experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in
Washington D.C. and as Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W.
Bush. Best known for her crisis
management advice to a host of high profile clients, Smith’s resume helped
inspire the prime-time hit drama, Scandal.
The season will end on April 1, 2014,
with every cook’s favorite: Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa! Ina is a self-taught cook who, while working
as an analyst in the White House, decided she needed to do something more
creative—and went from gourmet food store owner/operator to best-selling
cookbook author to her own Food Network tv show—and now brings her talent of
creating delicious food with style to our community in Sacramento. Because
of the fine quality and variety of these speakers, we again expect the series
to sell out quickly. As a current subscriber YOU have the first opportunity to
join us next season, before subscriptions go on sale to the public! Renew
by May 10, 2013, and you:·
Keep the same seats next season--or be
the first in line for upgrading or changing your seat;
Sincerely,
Mitchell
S. Ostwald
Managing
Principal
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