Join a ‘Great Conversation’ at LAPS Foundation Fundraiser: Part Three

LAPSF News:

Great Conversations is an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and conversations led by 12 interesting and knowledgeable leaders. All of the conversation leaders are locally or regionally known. 

The event raises funds for the projects of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and is 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.

This is the third in a series of four about the planned conversations.

“The LAPS Foundation is pleased these fascinating speakers will join us this year to provide some lively conversations,” LAPSF Director Joanna Gillespie said. “Your conversation leader won’t be giving a speech; rather, they will help direct the conversation on an interesting topic with several table guests. The table leader will answer questions, and facilitate the discussion, whatever direction it may go.”

Guests choose a topic ahead of time. The registration form and additional information about all of the speakers and their conversations can be found at http://www.lapsfoundation.com/greatconversations2014.html. The reservation deadline has been extended to May 1.

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