Leadership Series: Scott Kelly

CAPTAIN SCOTT KELLY “The Sky is Not the Limit: Leadership Lessons From a Year in Space” Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Presented by the Association for Corporate Growth

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY LEADERS COUNCIL Bringing the best in leadership to Kansas City

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CAPTAIN SCOTT KELLY “The Sky is Not the Limit: Leadership Lessons From a Year in Space”

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 ⋅ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Marriott Muehlebach Towers 1213 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64105

The Rockhurst University Leadership Series, presented by the Rockhurst University Leaders Council and the Association for Corporate Growth, welcomes American hero and NASA astronaut Captain Scott Kelly, as this year’s speaker. Kelly will share his insights on effective leadership, communication and teamwork following his record-breaking year in space.

ABOUT CAPTAIN SCOTT KELLY Back from his historic record-breaking year in space, NASA astronaut Captain Scott Kelly has laid the groundwork for the future of space travel and exploration, and continues to garner media exposure like no other pioneer of our time. From the cover of TIME to live interviews on TODAY to features in Forbes and on CNN to a Twitter following that is rapidly approaching 2 million, the world remains in awe as we celebrate a hero’s return to the planet that is home, from an adventure that is extraordinary.

Kelly will share and reflect on life lessons and personal stories that reveal unique and valuable advice on pushing one’s own limits, to insight on the leadership and teamwork required in such demanding conditions, and the challenges—such as long term deprivation from loved ones and Planet Earth.

An astronaut since 1996, Kelly’s achievements over his illustrious 20-year career with NASA earned him the coveted position as America’s first yearround astronaut. On his historic mission that spanned from March 2015 to March 2016, Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko conducted experiments, reconfigured station modules, and captivated the world with live interviews and never-seen-before photos from the International Space Station.

The historic mission also included NASA’s groundbreaking Twins Study, in which Kelly’s identical twin brother, retired NASA astronaut Captain Mark Kelly, served on the ground as a control model in an unprecedented experiment to understand how space affects the human body.

Prior to his career with NASA, Kelly served 25 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as an experienced aviator and decorated Captain.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTING SPONSOR, $50,000 • • • • • • • • •

Premier table location to seat 18 guests Representative in the live program of the event Meet and greet for six at a VIP reception with Captain Scott Kelly Company logo on all event materials, webpage and in RU magazine Exclusive VIP registration Title sponsorship listing and acknowledgment in all marketing materials Complimentary gift for each guest Valet parking for guests Front row seating

MAGIS SPONSOR, $25,000 • • • • • • • • •

Premier table location to seat 18 guests including a Rockhurst University dignitary Meet and greet for four at a VIP reception with Captain Scott Kelly Exclusive VIP registration Premier listing and acknowledgment in event program Complimentary gift for each guest Company logo on all event materials and webpages Company mention in RU magazine Valet parking for guests Front row seating

LEADERSHIP SPONSOR, $15,000 • • • • • • • • •

Premier table location for 10 guests Meet and greet for three at a VIP reception with Captain Scott Kelly Exclusive VIP registration Listing and acknowledgment in event program Complimentary gift for each guest Company logo on all event materials and webpages Company mention in RU magazine Two valet parking vouchers Priority seating for guests

JESUIT SPONSOR, $10,000 • • • • • • • •

Premier table location for 10 guests Meet and greet for two at a VIP reception with Captain Scott Kelly Express guest registration Listing and acknowledgment in event program Complimentary gift for each guest Company logo on all event materials and webpages Company mention in RU magazine One valet parking voucher

KANSAS CITY SPONSOR, $5,000 • • • • • •

Table for 10 guests Express guest registration Complimentary gift for each guest Company logo on all event materials and webpages Acknowledgment in event program Company mention in RU magazine

MISSION SPONSOR, $1,750

• Table for 10 guests • Listing and acknowledgment in event program • Seating based on date of sponsorship

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS, $150

• Limited individual tickets - Tickets will go on sale January 2017 ®

Rockhurst Leaders Council is proud to partner with ACG.

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIPS AND/OR TICKETS This event sells out! Reserve your table today by contacting Amy Reardon, RU corporate relations, at 816-501-4574 or amy.reardon@rockhurst.edu.

ABOUT ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY

Rockhurst University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States, offering more than 50 graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

A Rockhurst education challenges students to become leaders while providing a supportive environment for intellectual and personal growth.

The University has been recognized as one of the top regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more at rockhurst.edu.

ABOUT ROCKHURST LEADERS COUNCIL

The Rockhurst University Leaders Council is an organization comprised of community leaders who are committed to learning, leadership and service in the Jesuit tradition and dedicated to communicating the distinct attributes of Rockhurst University to business, civic, social, religious and philanthropic communities nationwide.

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ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH

The Association for Corporate Growth is a premier member-based association, helping middle-market corporate growth professionals build and maintain trusted networks. ACG Kansas City, with a membership of more than 250 local executives, focuses on two primary membership benefits: targeted programming around successful corporate growth practices and networking with other leaders involved in corporate growth and mergers and acquisitions. Learn more at www.acg.org/kc.