Friday, Oct. 17
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7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Balloon Lift Off CelebrationThe Circle (rain location Montgomery Student Union)
Balloon Lift Off Celebration
Rise and shine! The morning skies will come alive with a breathtaking hot air balloon lift-off to celebrate the Carolina Balloonfest. Be there promptly to witness this incredible spectacle, weather permitting the balloon will launch between between 7:15 a.m - 7:45 a.m.
7:00 am - 8:00 amThe Circle (rain location Montgomery Student Union)Add To Calendar
Mitchell Community College Campus Map
500 W Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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7:45 am - 8:45 am
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Breakfast (Sponsored by BrightDot)Montgomery Student Union
Breakfast (Sponsored by BrightDot)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast inside the Montgomery Student Union, conveniently located right by the circle where the Balloon Lift-Off Celebration will be held. Feel free to take your plate outside to the picnic tables or benches to watch the hot air balloons launch all over town from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
7:45 am - 8:45 amMontgomery Student UnionAdd To Calendar
Mitchell Community College Campus Map
500 W Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Rethink how we show up as fundraisers, leaders, and partnersBill CrouchShearer Hall
Rethink how we show up as fundraisers, leaders, and partners
In this session, we will explore three pivotal truths and three fundamental decisions that will help you reimagine fundraising from the inside out - starting with personal transformation, applying human connection, and unleashing the power of proximity to give you your largest gift ever.
We'll look at how putting emotional intelligence and human connection at the heart of fundraising can:
- Transform donor relationships
- Strengthen long-term support
- Position your mission as their mission
This is a call to rethink how we show up as fundraisers, leaders, and partners in impact.
9:00 am - 10:00 amShearer HallBill CrouchAdd To Calendar
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Bill Crouch
Founder & CEOBrightDot
Bio
Bill Crouch, CEO of BrightDot Fundraising Advisors, has spent 40 years helping nonprofits and organizations reimagine fundraising from a transactional process into a catalyst for lasting change through the Art of Fundraising - BrightDot's guiding principle that blends creativity, storytelling, and human connection with data-backed fundraising strategies. As a former college president and fundraising expert, he has trained leaders nationwide to create a ripple effect of generosity that fuels impact far beyond a single donation. A published author and Honorary Fellow at Oxford University, Bill's work is rooted in the belief that giving isn't an obligation, it's an opportunity to change lives.
Mitchell Community College Campus Map
500 W Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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10:15 am - 11:15 am
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The Magic Keynote: Laugh More, Stress LessLyndy PhillipsShearer Hall
The Magic Keynote: Laugh More, Stress Less
Step into a world where stress vanishes, not with a wave of a wand, but with the sound of laughter. Lyndy Phillips is your guide to transforming life's pressures into moments of laughter. Through a unique blend of humor, storytelling, and a touch of magic, stress is no match for the uplifting power of a good laugh. In this fun, interactive presentation, your group will learn how stress affects the body and mind. Lyndy will explain the dangers of extreme/chronic stress, the importance of reducing it and—most importantly—how to do so by harnessing the healing power of laughter. Everyone will walk away with tools to relieve stress long-term, a reminder to see the humor around them, and a smile on their faces.
10:15 am - 11:15 amShearer HallLyndy PhillipsAdd To Calendar
Speaker Details
Lyndy Phillips
Comedy Magician • Humorist • SpeakerLyndy Phillips Productions, LLC
Bio
Lyndy Phillips is a nationally recognized comedy magician and humorist who recharges, renews, and refreshes audiences with positive, high-energy presentations. Blending 100% clean humor, sleight-of-hand magic, and interactive fun, Lyndy's performances leave guests laughing, amazed, and feeling genuinely uplifted. For over 35 years, Lyndy has traveled the country as a professional speaker and entertainer, helping people laugh more and stress less—from intimate gatherings to packed corporate conventions. His unique ability to engage, entertain, and connect with all types of audiences has made him a trusted favorite for companies like Bell Helicopter, Hobby Lobby, Citibank, DuPont Pioneer, and many more. Whether delivering an elegant parlor magic show, hosting an immersive dinner experience, or energizing a corporate event, Lyndy brings charm, wit, and wonder to every stage.
Mitchell Community College Campus Map
500 W Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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This schedule may be subject to change.