Public Speaking

2008-2009 Schedule

* June 10---The Rancho Santa Fe Art Jury Retreat - Lecture and video presentation on the life and work of Architect Lilian J. Rice - at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club

* June 16---The Don Diego Fund Gala - History of the Del Mar Fairgrounds - at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

* June 18---The 22nd DAA book launch gala - History of the Del Mar Fairgrounds - District Offices at Del Mar Fairgrounds

* June 19---Book Signing with co-author B. Paul Welch - Del Mar Fairgrounds Book Release - Borders in Carlsbad

* July 17---Save Our Heritage Organization - The History of the Del Mar Fairgrounds - at SOHO offices in Old Town San Diego

* July 26---Solana Beach Library - The History of the Del Mar Fairgrounds - Book signing - at the Solana Beach Library at 2:00 p.m.

* September 10th---Newscomers Club of San Dieguito - History of Del Mar Fairgrounds - Luncheon - Crossings Restaurant, Carlsbad - Private.

* September 26th --- Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center - Lecture on the history of Rancho Santa Fe- 2:00- 3:30 at the RSF Senior Center -16780 La GraciaRancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

* November 13th --- La Jolla Historical Society - Wisteria Cottage, Eads Ave., La Jolla - Lecture and dvd presentation on architect Lilian J. RiceTime TBD

* May 29th, 2009 - San Diego Historical Society - Lecture on architect Lilian J. Rice - Time and place TBD

* June 13 & 14, 2009 - Women in Architecture Home Tour and book launch and signing - Visit beautiful Lilian Rice homes in Rancho Santa Fe -Locations and times TBD

Available Topics for Your Group

History related topics

* How to delve into and discover local history

* Genealogy in the 21st Century

* Women’s history–myths and legends

* Hometown histories for children

* Research for the armchair historian

* Preserving family archives

Life enrichment

* How to organize a career as a writer and raise happy healthy kids

* Synchronicity–recognize the signs for self growth

* Journaling for fun and future history

* Intuitive living– listen to your inner voice and follow its advice

* Write for magazines and newspapers

* Memoir Writing for therapy and fun

Architecture

* Welch on Rice– the life and works of Lilian J. Rice

* The Lady as architect

* Spanish Colonial architecture

* Rancho Santa Fe: A masterpiece community

Terms of engagement

* Available for keynote, workshop, or both

* Hourly rate

* Half day and full day price quotes plus expenses

* 50% deposit to hold the date, balance due the day of the event