Bill Milliken, who founded Communities In Schools in 1977, is one of the most successful and respected youth advocates in the U.S. The year 2000, which marked the 40th anniversary of Milliken's commitment to kids, also saw him honored with two major national awards. As winner of the American Association of School Administrators' "Champion for Children" award, he was lauded by the association as "a guiding force who has opened the doors to success and growth to countless youngsters." And when the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership gave Milliken its Edward A. Smith Award for Excellence, the center hailed him for providing "the highest level of service to communities."
Throughout his career, Bill Elliott has radiated the modest, friendly personality that has endeared him to race fans of all ages. From cutting up car bodies in the early days to winning NASCAR's first million-dollar bonus, Bill Elliott has seen and done it all. Though quiet and unpretentious, this NASCAR Cup champion has been dazzling fans with his racing ability for an amazing three decades.
WHO: Racing legend Bill Elliott and Bill Milliken, Founder of Communities In Schools, the nation's largest stay-in-school network.
The kickoff of the national "Lunch With A Leader" Public Awareness Campaign. Lunch With A Leader gives everyone the opportunity for unique personal experiences with leaders such as Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme, Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, NBA veteran Dell Curry and many more all up for bid to benefit the local efforts of Communities In Schools, the nation's leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. For more information visit www.lunchwithaleader.com
WHEN: Wednesday, January 19th at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Vance High School auditorium located at 7600 IBM Drive in Charlotte, NC. Directions to Vance: From I-85 Exit 45B, Harris Blvd. west to IBM Drive. Left on IBM Drive. From I-77 Exit 18 Harris Blvd.East to IBM Drive. Right on IBM Drive. Communities In Schools is the nation's largest stay-in school network, serving just over one million youth in 154 communities across the United States. CIS provides the link between teachers and the community by bringing caring adults into the schools and community sites to meet children's needs.
Have lunch with NASCAR Winston Cup Champion "Awesome" Bill Elliott!
You and up to two guests are invited to join this NASCAR driver for lunch in Blairsville, GA. Discuss the life of NASCAR and what it's really like to be behind wheel. If time permits, a tour of Bill's shop will be provided!
Note: No alcohol will be served. This unique experience has a reserve price of $500.
One night's accommodation is provided by Hilton Hotels for those winners traveling to an out-of-town Lunch With A Leader. Travel is not included. The winning bidder must agree to submit to a mandatory background check before the lunch can be scheduled. See below for more information about this leader, the auction rules and payment terms.
more info at www.lunchwithaleader.com - Bill Elliott
Bidding starts Tuesday Jan 25, 2005 at 3:00pm/et
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Man that has to be awesome! Iv never met Bill in real life. But been a fan for 15 years. ONE DAY I WILL MEET HIM!
how do we get moe there? thats my only question!
My dad and a bunch of others from his work got a chance to eat dinner with bill. He was soo cool my dad said. That is how I got bills autograph! Gotta love dad lol
Wayne!