Pulitzer-nominated and nationally renowned author Bettie Youngs, Ph.D, will provide a FREE motivational and inspirational lecture for the Lima community, compliments of St. Rita's Medical Center. The event will be Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Crouse Performance Hall at Veteran's Memorial Civic and Convention Center.
Youngs has penned 30 books, contributed to numerous Chicken Soup for the Soul books, is a former Teacher-of-the-Year and university professor. She has appeared frequently on programs such as CNN, NBC Nightly News and Oprah, among others.
Youngs will talk about the five most essential ingredients in keeping our lives sane and our families and communities healthy, productive and focused on worthwhile issues. She is known to speak candidly about the world today and is a long-acknowledged expert on family and teen issues.
Leading magazines such as USA Today, The Washington Post, Redbook, U.S. News & World Report, Working Woman, Family Circle, Parents Magazine and Woman's Day have all recognized her work.
Youngs will also conduct a series of free workshops for employees at the Medical Center and the Girl Scouts. Her talks with employees are entitled "Building Blocks that (re) Define Our Lives." Employee sessions will be offered on Wednesday, April 21 st at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. then again on Thursday at 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Dr. Youngs will meet with the Girl Scouts and their parents Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
"Bringing the author to Lima was really the brainchild of a St. Rita's employee (Michelle Thomas) who was an avid reader of Dr. Young's books," says Brenda Burgy-Schweizer, public relations director, St. Rita's. "The employee contacted the author who generously offered to travel to Lima at minimal expense. It was an opportunity we couldn't refuse and are very excited to have someone of her caliber coming to town. We hope families, husbands and wives, mothers and daughters and grandparents will all turn out for the free inspirational event," says Burgy-Schweizer. "We hope the lecture and question and answer session that follows will offer the community sound advice that will empower us all and provide optimism," she adds.
Again, the lecture is free and open to the public. No ticket is needed. Seating will be available upon time of arrival. The talk begins at 7:00 p.m. and is expected to run until 8:30 p.m. with questions and answers.
Editor’s Note: A private reception will be held for Dr. Youngs beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Crouse Performance Hall. The media is invited to attend. An informal news conference will be held at 6:30 p.m., prior to her lecture, and will give media a chance to interview her. The media is also encouraged to attend as much of the lecture as they can.
