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 Motivational
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Mistakes
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One Size
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We the People
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Meriwether Lewis |
Burnham’s
Chicago |
Teddy Roosevelt |
Haunted History
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The Legend of St.
Nicholas |
Early Movers &
Shakers |
Illinois Inventors |
Benjamin Franklin |
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“It was a pure joy talking
with someone who loves their work and does such an
outstanding job. I do hope I get another chance to
see another wonderful presentation. ” |
– District IV Director
Daughters of the American Revolution |
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“Terry's presentation as
Ben Franklin on Constitution Day lent an uplifting
dimension to a day that is too often overlooked by
students. Terry was willing to tailor his program
to our needs. It was as if we were in the presences
of Ben Franklin himself. Students asked to have their
picture taken with him. Terry was both historically
accurate and amusing in his presentation. He is a
must see!"! |
-Office of Student Life
Berkshire Community College
Berkshire, MA
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"Everyone that I talked to was extremely happy
with the performance." |
- John Buckler
Masonic Lodge
Naperville, Illinois |
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“Ben Frankin
was a great addition to our Constitution Day activities.
HFK Presents provided us a great opportunity to learn
more about United States history in a fun but meaningful
way. Ben Franklin was educational and entertaining,
and we look forward tohis return to our campus!" |
-Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
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“Just a special word of thanks
for a spectacular presentation--so well received by
all. It made yet another Annual meeting of the Historical
Society of Des Plaines memorable. I'm not sure how
we can ever top this!” |
-Des Plaines Historical Society
Des Plaines, IL
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“Everyone was pleased with
the program. Several asked if there were other programs
offered, and if so, please have you back again.”
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-Thornton Historical Society
Thornton , IL
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“I always know we have had
a good presentation by the amount of members who ask
when we can have the presenter back! I had several
members find me immediately to offer such praise.
We can't wait to schedule Terry for next year!”
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-Will County Farm Bureau
Joliet , IL
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Dates
Are Still Available for Spring and Summer Programs as
Well as Spring Teacher In-Services and Staff Development
Programs.
Call or Email for Details |
Let
the Past Inspire the Future... |
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Terry
Lynch |
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Speaker~ Author~
Humorist |
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| Speaking to groups of all ages, Terry uses his years
of theatrical and improvisational training at Northern
Illinois Universtiy, The Second City Training Center,
and iO Theatre, to create unique, interactive presentations
that are humorous, informative and motivational. |
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Most recently, Terry has co authored Mistakes
Happen: An Historical Guide to Overcoming
Adversity, and has been an occasional guest
on the
"WGN-TV Morning Show". |
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| Through humor and storytelling, audience members will
learn effective leadership strategies, develop important
everyday decision making skills, and discover that even
great leaders make mistakes! Terry will work with you
to customize a program that will speak to your audience
and help them to discover THEIR
greatness! Below is a list of the available leadership
programs. |
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"Mistakes
Happen!" |
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| During these uncertain times, we all find ourselves
trying to overcome some type of adversity. Who can we
look to for guidance? Those who came before us made mistakes.,
overcame adversity, and are now in the history books as
examples of how to persevere in spite of "perceived"
failure. |
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| Speaker Terry Lynch has had the opportunity to research
some of this countries most famous leaders. Through his
research, he has found that not everything in the lives
of our most prestigious Americans ran smoothly. |
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At
18, Ben Franklin was stranded in London without a penny
to his name?
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In
George Washington's early military career, he was better
known for the
battles he lost than the battles he won?
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most famous military battle in Teddy Roosevelt's life
started by him going up the wrong hill? |
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| Students will not only learn effective leadership strategies,
but will develop important everyday decision-making skills. |
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| "One
Size Does Not Fit All" |
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| A leadership program demonstrating that not every organization
can buy "off the rack". |
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| You may need the: |
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| diplomacy
of Ben Franklin |
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of Lewis & Clark |
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| determination
of Theodore Roosevelt |
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to tailor the leader that fits! |
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| "We
the People" |
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| The ideas of a farmer, banker, lawyer, printer and silver
smith helped to form the foundation of our country. Every
voice must be heard! Let the past inspire your future! |
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| All programs are researched by Laura E. Lynch, certified
educator and member of Who’s Who in American
Education and Who’s Who Among Young
American Professionals. |
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Are
you a principal or curriculum director looking for
a great in-service for teachers to obtain those omnipresent
CPDUs?
Never fear, HFK Presents is here!
Laura & Terry Lynch (HFK Presents)are now
ISBE Approved Professional Development Providers.
Contact them for info on how to have HFK Presents
at your next school or regional in-service!
Presentations available:
S.O.S.!! Save Our Social Studies
Planning, Delivering and Engaging Students in
Social Studies Instruction
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
How to Maintain Credibilty
as a Role Model for Your Students
* What Do You Do With People Like That?
Strategies for Effective Collaborative
Relationships and Communication
All presentations available year round
* Programming also appropriate for
college orientation programs
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Now Available!! The
Companion Book:
Mistakes
Happen:
An Historical Guide
to Overcoming Adversity
Learn
that everything is on purpose
Don't let little mistakes cloud the
greatness to come.
Great
leaders learn from their mistakes!
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AND...
Nicholas Comes to America:
The Story of Santa Claus
Discover
the origins of:
 St.
Nicholas characters in various countries.
Popular
Christmas Symbols
Worldwide
Christmas traditions.
$10.00 USD each
Plus S & H
Included are some
of the author's favorite Christmas recipes with pages
for your own Christmas treats and room to journal
your special
Christmas memories!
Click
here to see the book trailer!
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Do American's
Need to Brush Up
on Their Civics?
The answer is is a resounding YES! Lately, it seems
the emphasis in the American school system has been
on passing standardized tests for funding. What have
we lost in the process? Learning!
Today, the average American might have difficulty passing
the test for U.S. citizenship. Don't believe it? Click
on the link below. Newsweek asked 1000 people the following
questions from the test... 38% failed.
How do you measure up?
Newsweek
Excerpts from the U.S. Citizenship Test
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Fun Video Gallery
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Just a Click
Away... |
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Click
the link below for the latest webisode of:
HFK Presents: 5 Minutes of History
on
our YouTube Channel!
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Also
available:
Historical Portrayal Programs |
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"Let
Leaders From the Past
Leads Us to the Future" |
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Benjamin Franklin
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Man Who Thought
Outside the Box”
When faced with a situation, it is not always best
to attack it straight on. This was one way Franklin
became so successful! Look at life from a different
perspective, and you may see more than you ever thought
possible.
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Teddy Roosevelt
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“Lead By Example.”
You may not be able to charge up San Juan Hill as Roosevelt
did, but develop your leadership skills as you learn
how to use Teddy's approach to life and elevate others
along with you. |
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George Washington: Mount Vernon to
Washington D.C.
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| “A Surveyor of
Land to the Leader of a Nation”
His commitment to his family was as important to him
as his commitment to his soldiers, and later a fledgling
nation. Learn what brought Washington from a surveyor
of land, to the leader of a nation. |
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Andrew Jackson, the Story of "Old Hickory"
Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of
the War of 1812
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“Our federal union,
it must be preserved.”
– Andrew Jackson
Commemorate the 200th anniversary
of the War of 1812 with Andrew Jackson,
our seventh president, and voice of the
"common man" as he tells the tales of his 1812 wartime
exploits, his disagreements with congress, and his tumultuous
presidency.
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“It is just as easy to
acquire the habit of
speaking kindly as it is to acquire the habit of speaking
unkindly."
Are you a Rotarian? Terry Lynch now appears as Rotary founder
Paul Harris! What need did Harris see in the city of Chicago?
What led him to seek small town fellowship in the big city?
Hear about the life of Rotarian founder Paul Harris, as well
as the beginnings of Rotary. Included are some of the milestones
in Rotary over the past 100 years.
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The Underground Railroad
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 ““If
you’re anywhere in Illinois, you’re not too far from a place
where the Underground Railroad operated.”
– Glennette Tilley Turner
Discover the firsthand story of William Hays, conductor of
the Underground Railroad in Randolph Co., IL. His mission,
to aid in the abolishment fo slavery, assist in illegal transport
of runaway slaves, as well as the eventual court trial for
his actions.
A wonderful supplement for Black History Month!
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Commemorating the
150th Anniversary of the Civil War--
U.S. Grant: The Hero of Appomattox
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“There never was
a time, when, in my opinion, someway could not be found to
prevent the drawing of the sword.”
– Ulysses S. Grant
It has been 150 years since the beginning of the Civil War.
Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union army commemorates
this anniversary as he reveals how the war impacted the lives
of all Americans. The conflict was
not restricted to the fields of battle. The war affected the
lives of average citizens as the nation struggled to remain
united. |
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"A
Break From the Everyday
Historical Personalities That Inspire" |
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The Legend of St. Nicholas
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“Santa Through the Centuries”
This holiday program will educate as well as inspire.
How has the Santa Claus figure through the centuries
epitomized the adage
"It is better to give than receive"?
New!! Companion book now
available for $10.00
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Haunted History
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 “Sit
Back and Listen...If You Dare!.”
Hear the entertaining and chillling tales of the historical
hauntings of the Midwest. Stories of the S.S. Eastland,
Brookfiled Zoo, Fort Dearborn Massacre, and John Dillinger
(just to name a few) help to guarantee goosebumps, while
enjoying a bit of history at the same time! May be adjusted
for geographical region.
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Edgar Allan Poe
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“Sleep,
those little slices of death--how I loathe them."
– Edgar Allan Poe
Literary chills abound in this spine tingling program. Terry
Lynch as Edgar Allan Poe will give a brief biographical sketch
of his life. The main focus of this program is the retelling
of some of Poe's greatest works. Highlights include "The
Raven" and "The Tell Tale Heart"
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Charles Dickens: A Tale with a Twist
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“Reflect upon your
present blessings - of which every man has many - not your
misfortunes of which all men have some"
– Charles Dickens
The great 19th century author Charles Dickens has a big birthday
coming up in 2012 - he's about to commemorate the bicentennial
of his birth! As this date quickly approaches, Dickens reflects
on his life, and discusses some of his best loved works. How
did the culture of his time influence his writings? Works
discussed may include, but are not limited to: A
Tale of Two Cities,
Great Expectations, A
Christmas Carol, The Cricket on
the Hearth, as well as some of Dickens' short
stories and non fiction works. A great intorduction to English
Literature!
This program may also be customized for the Christmas season.
This option will exclusively include Dickens's Christmas stories
of which there are many!
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As co-owner of HFK Presents and Histories for Kids,
Inc., Terry has spoken to groups of all ages using his
years of theatrical and improvisational training at
Northern Illinois University, Second City Training Center,
and i.O, formerly known as Improv Olympic, to create
unique, interactive presentations that are both informative
and motivational. For many years, as owners of HFK Presents,
Terry an actor, and his wife Laura, a certified educator
have combined their careers to develop programs for
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HFK Presents
is available for year round High School and College
Campus Activities: |
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Orientation, Welcome Week
Constitution Day Programs
Back to School Programs
Holiday Festivities
Greek Life Events
Assemblies, In-class Programs
Student Leadership Gatherings
Student Conferences
Summer Programs
Academic, Athletic, and Club Banquets
Staff Development ...and MORE!
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Library,
Historical Societies
and Seniors Groups |
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Since we began performing historical shows for children,
a lot of people have told us that they wish learning
about great historical figures could have been this
much fun when they were in school. They enjoy our presentations,
but they’re for kids, right?
Libraries, historical societies, and senior's groups
were left wondering: what about the adults?! Learning
isn’t just for children, and everyone likes to
have fun. So how could we bring history to life for
the “kids at heart”? |
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Look to the top left of this page to the "Featured
Programs" for a description of programs for your
particular needs. Contact us to find out how your organization
can spend an evening with Meriwether, Ben, Daniel, Teddy
or George! |
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HFK
Presents Corporate |
Make your corporate event entertainment a unique
experience! Keynote speeches or performances are available
from any of the HFK Presents personalities or any motivational
speech.
Arrangements and fees are decided on an individual
basis. Call for details |
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HFK Presents
P.O. Box 2337
Orland Park, IL 60462
phone: 708-218-7001 • fax: 708-349-7375
e-mail: info@hfkpresents.com |
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