Writing Samples by Lee Kucera
Below are some of Lee's past works
Special Events Scripts
Example: Arts Council Silicon ValleyArts and Business Awards Luncheon
| 11:30 | Reception in foyer - Angels circulate among guests in dining room |
| 11:45-11:50 | Doors open, seating for lunch, jazz band plays - guests begin pre-served salads |
| 12:00 | Angels tap on glasses to quiet the room... |
Conference Keynote Speeches
Example:Keynote Speech to AAUW Regional Meeting - "Women in the Arts (Where Were They?)"
I had intended to speak this morning about women in arts administration; but then I began thinking about women in the arts in general; and that led me to the obvious question: where were they? Have you ever wondered, as I have, about the female counterparts of Michelangelo, of Da Vinci, of Rembrandt?Read more »
Award Acceptance
Example: Acknowledgement RemarksIt is ironic for me to be receiving an award for leadership in junior high school administration; because it was in junior high, 30 years ago, that I experienced my greatest personal failure. Literally, I was expelled from school during the middle of my eighth grade year for bad conduct, rock-bottom grades—and a real attitude... Read more »
Commencement Address
Example: Commencement Speech "Of Those to Whom Much is Given, Much is Required"This is a day for thanks, and congratulations, and hope, and farewell. First, the thanks. I'm glad to have this rare opportunity to recognize publicly our dedicated staff. All of the adults here can recall those teachers in our own past who touched our lives forever—the ones who sparked our intellect or curiosity... Read more »
Memorial Tribute
Example: EulogyWe remember J– today as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law, Sokol brother, and friend. His full life spanned 88 years and three continents. These J– loved: his wife and family, the freedom of democracy, the ideals of the Sokol movement, the fierce competition of team sports, the music of the... Read more »