1st Annual Learning and Leadership Corporate Breakfast

Guest Speaker: Patrick McKenna Gemini Award Winning TV Star, Professional Speaker and Comic

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 7:00 am - 9:00 am

TCU Place 35 - 22nd Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Guest Speaker: Patrick McKenna Patrick McKenna gained notoriety portraying Marty Stephens, the frenetic head trader on the series , and the loveable and naive nephew Harold, on The Red Green Show. McKenna’s exuberance and talent has been rewarded several times including a double Gemini win at the – one for “Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Dramatic Series” for his work on Traders, and one for “Best Performance in a Program or Series” for his role Harold Green in The Red Green Show. McKenna set a precedent by winning in both categories, which had never been done before – or since. He has also hosted the Gemini Awards on two occasions. McKenna continues to make guest appearances in numerous series including: Stargate SG-1, ABC’s The Music Man, Trudeau, The Listener, , The Ron James Show, Report, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Satisfaction and Saving Grace. He also had roles in the feature films Red Green’s , and Writer’s Block with Kelsey Grammer, Everywhere, John. A: The Rivals, Margarita, and most recently Sunshine Sketches Of A Little Town. McKenna is currently starring in TVO’s hit drama series, Hard Rock Medical. McKenna honed his comic skills with Second City troupes in and Vancouver, as well as by performing his stand-up comedy routines throughout and the United States. McKenna was born and raised in Hamilton, and continues to live in that area. He is married and has one son.

Message from LDAS President: Bob Cram I am pleased to welcome you to the 1st Annual LDAS Learning and Leadership Corporate Breakfast. We want to thank our sponsors as well as our many staff and volunteers who are contributing so much to this event. And thank you to all who will be joining us. The Canadian comedian and actor, Patrick McKenna, probably best known for his role on The Red Green Show, is our guest speaker. He will share his personal journey that started with his diagnosis of ADHD as an adult. This diagnosis positively changed his life, and he even attributes his success to his ADHD. His story hasn’t been without struggle. In addition to being extremely entertaining, it leaves one truly inspired. Patrick has ADHD and he loves it! This event could not happen without you. We know that there are many worthy causes in our community and we thank you for choosing to support LDAS. Bob Cram, President Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan Learning and Leadership Corporate Breakfast: 2014 Sponsorship Categories

Title Sponsor $10,000 Student Table Sponsor $1,500 • Title recognition on all printed materials • Stage recognition at event • Recognition Plaque • Quarter page ad in program • Corporate Table of 8 • 4 corporate member tickets • Banner at the breakfast event • 4 tickets to school of your choice for teachers/students • Stage recognition at event • Meet & Greet with Speaker • Included on press releases Sponsor a School/Corporate Table $850 • Logo included on all printed material • Recognition in program • Full page ad in program • Corporate Table of 8 • Recognition in the 2014 Annual Report • Recognition on the large-screen video • Website recognition (Link to your website on LDAS website) • Advertised on Social Media Printing Sponsor • Company listing on the acknowledgment board • Recognition of support on the large-screen video Gold Sponsor $7,000 • One Table of 8 • A half-page ad in the event program • Seating at host table with Speaker • Recognition Plaque • Corporate Table of 8 Individual Tickets $125 • Banner at the breakfast event • Stage recognition at event Program Ad Space • Included on press releases • Logo included on all printed material Back/Inside cover $1,500 • Half page ad in program Full Page $750 • Website recognition Half Page $500 (Link to your website on LDAS website) Business Card $100

Breakfast Sponsor $5,500 • Recognition Plaque Please • 2 tickets to the breakfast • Name/Logo on all Tables & Buffet • Banner at the breakfast event complete and • Stage recognition at event • Included on press releases return the enclosed • Logo included on all printed material • Half page ad in program registration form. What does LDAS do? We promote the education, employment, wellness and human rights of those with learning disabilities and ADHD.

With Branch Offices in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina, our services include: For Children and Youth For Adults • ABSee Reading Program • GED/Adult Upgrading • Arrowsmith Program • Pearson Vue Approved Testing Centre • Summer Sunshine Day Camp for Children 7 - 11 • ADHD Coaching/Mentoring • Psychoeducational Assessments • Psychoeducational Assessments • ADHD Coaching/Support • Cognitive Exercises (Cogmed) • Cognitive Exercises (Cogmed) • Neurofeedback Training • Neurofeedback Training • Employability Coaching For Parents and Professionals • Support through counselling and parenting classes • Informative newsletter of interest to parents and professionals • Workshops • Conferences

Corporate Sponsorship Committee Heather Hogg, Colette Gauthier, Linda Moulin, Cliff Rempel, Dale Rempel, Jennifer Amy

2221 Hanselman Crt, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8

For more information, contact: Dale Rempel, Provincial Executive Director Heather Hogg, Information & Communications Liaison 306-652-4116 306-652-4921 [email protected] [email protected]