The 2023 Legacy Dinner and Auction
The 2023 Legacy Auction & Dinner Speaker is Kendall “Thumper” Switzer!
Brigadier General Kendall Switzer, USAF (Ret.), MBA
Principal – Accelerated Teamwork
LLC & Partner, Mission Development Center, LLC
Brigadier General Kendall Switzer brings over 38 years of leadership
experience in successful, high-performance cultures operating in
hostile environments throughout the world. A U. S. Naval Academy
graduate and Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot, he attended and graduated
from the elite TOPGUN fighter weapons school, served as a Naval Strike Warfare Instructor, and
flew as a demonstration pilot with the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels).
Additionally, General Switzer served in the United States Air Force/Air National Guard as an F-16
Pilot, Instructor and Commander. His experience operating in over 30 countries worldwide, both in peace time and combat, has honed his application of superior teamwork concepts.
He is an Aviation Instructor with the Gallatin College at Montana State University, as well as a
Certified Mediator (Professional Association of Montana Mediators), and a leadership /
performance trainer and coach. He holds a master’s degree (MBA – Graduation with Distinction) in
Business Administration, as well as graduating from the U.S. Air Command and Staff and Air War
College. General Switzer’s keynote presentations are engaging, motivating, and heartfelt. He has
enabled owners, managers, and workers achieve higher levels of performance in the construction,
oil, gas, mining, aviation, automotive, and real-estate industries.
About Us: Our organization is a non-profit corporation dedicated solely to raising funds for specific initiatives designed to enhance the academic experience of those attending Billings Christian School PreK-12.
For information about sponsoring or attending this event, please contact Legacy Co-Chairs Lindsey French at (406) 670-1612 or Lindsey McDonnell at (406) 670-1488.
For more information about the Billings Christian School Education Foundation, please visit http://www.bcsef.org/.
To register, please visit https://events.handbid.com/auctions/2023-legacy-dinner-and-auction
EVENT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
Legacy – Prime Seating at two tables: One table of 8 (plus speaker and guest). One table of 8. Private Reception with speaker preceding main banquet event for Platinum Sponsor and all of the sponsor’s guests. Display space for sponsor banner (sponsor to provide banner). Sponsor logo used on all event advertisements. Recognition in program, at the banquet, and on BCS and BCSEF websites. Event sponsors featured on the electronic sign at BCS in November. Only One Legacy Sponsorship is Available, Act Now!
Platinum – Prime Seating at two tables (8 seats each). Private Reception with speaker preceding main banquet event for Platinum Sponsor and 7 additional guests (8 attendees total). Display space for sponsor banner (sponsor to provide banner). Sponsor logo used on all event advertisements. One Recognition in the program, at the banquet, and on BCS and BCSEF websites. Event sponsors featured on the electronic sign at BCS in November.
Gold – Prime Seating at two tables (8 seats each). Private Reception with speaker preceding main banquet event for Gold Sponsor and 5 additional guests (6 attendees total). Sponsor logo used on all event advertisements. Recognition in program, at the banquet, and on BCS and BCSEF websites Event sponsors featured on the electronic sign at BCS in November.
Silver – Preferred Seating at up to two tables (8 seats each). Private Reception with speaker preceding main banquet event for Silver Sponsor and 3 additional guests (4 attendees total) Recognition (text, no logo) in the program, at the banquet, and on BCS and BCSEF websites. Event sponsors featured on the electronic sign at BCS in March.
Bronze – Preferred Seating at one table (8 seats). Private Reception with speaker preceding main banquet event for Bronze Sponsor and 1 additional guest (2 attendees total). Recognition (text, no logo) in the program, at the banquet, and on BCS and BCSEF websites. Event sponsors featured on the electronic sign at BCS in March.
Individual Table: Purchase your table HERE! Full Table (seats 10) $850. Seating will be assigned according to the payment date and behind Event Sponsors.
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
- 5:30 – Doors Open
- 6:25 – Speaker
- 8:00 – Closing
Billings Christian School Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A portion of your sponsorship is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
All proceeds from this event benefit students at Billings Christian School
Previous Legacy Dinner Speakers:
2021 Eric Metaxas
2020 Lee Strobel
2019 Trey Gowdy
2018 Colt McCoy
2017 Steven Curtis Chapman
2016 Kirk Cameron
2015 Franklin Graham (Evangelist)
2014 Jay Sekulow (Chief Council for the American Center for Law & Justice, ACLJ)
2013 Jase & Missy Robertson of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” (a special event)
2013 Andy Andrews (inspirational speaker & comedian)
2012 Tim Tebow (NFL QB & Philanthropist)
2011 Frank Reich (former NFL QB & former QB coach for Payton Manning)
2009 Michael Franzese (former mob boss)
2008 Mike Huckabee
2007 Andy Andrews (inspirational speaker & comedian)
2006 Michael Reagan (radio commentator & son of President Ronald Reagan)
2005 Lt. Col. Oliver North
2004 Kurt Warner (NFL QB & Superbowl Champion)
2003 A.C. Green (former NBA player)
2002 Dave Dravecky (former professional pitcher and cancer survivor)