The Beacon Diversity Network Celebrates its Champions of Change Annual Luncheon with Dr. Sondra Thiederman, PhD, Keynote Speaker and Nationally Renowned Diversity Expert and Trainer  (Orlando, FL)  (11/14/12)  The Beacon Diversity Network celebrates its Champions of Change First Annual Luncheon, with Sondra Thiederman, nationally renowned diversity expert and trainer; Friday, December 7, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., at the Rosen Centre Hotel on 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida.  Dr. Sondra Thiederman is the President of Cross Cultural Communications, a San Diego-based training firm.  She has over 25 years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and author helping professionals in Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations and dozens of associations find ways to successfully navigate our increasingly diverse workplaces.  “Sondra is one of the nation’s leading experts on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and marketplace,” says, Vivian Ware, Diversity & Inclusion Manager with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and Chair, Forums and Programming for The Beacon Network.The Beacon Diversity Network is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes diversity and inclusion in Central Florida.  In 2012, the Beacon Network held five free educational forums that taught the value of diversity and inclusion to more than 400 business professionals and advocates.  “Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by connecting organizations to relevant diversity and inclusion resources, relationships, and networks, resulting in an integrated strategic approach to success in the global marketplace,” says Aurora Realin, Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at Florida Hospital and Founding Chair of The Beacon Network.  For more information visit the Beacon Diversity Network website at:  www.beaconnetworkfl.org   What:           The Beacon Diversity Network - Champions of Change First Annual Luncheon with Dr. Sondra Thiederman, Nationally Renowned Diversity Expert and TrainerWhen:          Friday, December 7, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Where:         Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando Florida.Topic:           Bias Reduction Strategies and Techniques Beacon Network Champions of Change  Luncheon Sponsorship Form The Beacon Diversity Network is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes diversity and inclusion in Central Florida.  Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by connecting organizations to relevant resources, relationships and networks, resulting in an integrated strategic approach to success in the global marketplace.   With more than eight years in existence, the Beacon Network provides free educational forums that teach the value of diversity and inclusion to businesses and professionals.  In 2012, we held five forums with over 400 practitioners and advocates in attendance.  For more information please, visit www.beaconnetworkfl.org.   Sponsorships Offerings for the Champions of Change Luncheon, Friday, December 7, 2012. Gold Champion Sponsor­ $900Includes a 10 seat corporate table with company name, company logo on the Beacon Network  website, a full page ad in the event program, name listed on the sponsorship thank you page of the event program and opportunity to place a promotional give-away at each dinner setting. Silver Champion Sponsor $700 Includes a 10 seat corporate table with company name, company logo on the Beacon Network website, a half page ad in the event program and name listed on the sponsorship thank you page of the event program. Bronze Champion Sponsor $500Includes a 10 seat corporate table with company name and company name listed on the sponsorship thank you page of the event program Program Ad Sponsors $500 / $300 Includes a full page ($500) or a half page ($300) ad on the event program. Individual Tickets $40 Includes lunch and seating for one. ------------------Thank You for Supporting the Beacon Diversity Network------------------ Company Name:  ___________________________________________________________________ Contact & Info:  ____________________________________________________________________ Sponsorship Type:  __________________________________________________________________ Deadline:  All logos and print-ready ads must be sent in PDF or EPS format to Sheryl Batchelder at sheryl@NISprint.com by November 28, 2012.   For more information, please contact Maria Urbino at 407 765-7948. Make check payments to:                                                        The Beacon Network900 Winderley Place, Suite 1300Maitland, FL 32751 To request an invoice, please email info@beaconnetworkfl.org // Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.