Would you like to have a really good, nationally-known

speaker at your event?  

And would you like to participate in a really worthwhile

community service project?  

Here's a way you can do both.

The year 2007 marks 20 years of professional speaking for Patty Hendrickson, and here is one way she is celebrating. She's offering three “ free ” speeches in 2007 to benefit The Smile Train. Instead of paying her speaking fee, Patty's only request will be for all travel expenses and a donation to The Smile Train to pay for at least one child's cleft lip repair operation. That's only $250 for one operation. But the more donations, the better.

Why is Patty doing this?

Patty's son Max was born with a cleft lip and palette in 2003. Luckily, she lives in America and has the resources to afford the surgical repairs. Max is a beautiful, articulate little boy with hardly a scar. Patty wants to help other less fortunate children have the same benefits. And you can help.

How Do You Apply?

Patty's The Smile Train Project is for those groups who normally don't have the budget to hire a professional speaker . If you or someone you know wants to be considered, simply fill out the Patty Hendrickson, CSP – The Smile Train Project Form. We'll carefully review all applications and make our three selections by December, 2006. To learn more about The Smile Train, just click on the link SmileTrain.org.

Who might want to apply?

•  District or regional programs

•  Community Leadership Days

•  Career Fests

•  Service Learning Programs

•  State conferences with small memberships (and budgets)