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Cecilia Grimes For More Information Call: 877-234-6086
This Southern born-and-bred speaker is also the author of the popular little book series, What It Means To Be Southern. She takes audiences on a fun romp through all things Southern: deviled egg plates, double names, down home cooking, wedding customs and traditions, soft drink rituals and giving directions—all Southern style. She’ll explain, among other things, the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption, the six adjectives that are part of every Southerner’s vocabulary, and the situations which prompt a Southerner to “Bless your heart.” The three books in her series are What It Means To Be Southern, its sequel More About What It Means To Be Southern, and What It Means To Have A Southern Wedding. She was voted favorite speaker at a weekend retreat of 750 attendees at The Best of Our State, Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC, January, 2004. Areas of expertise: Southern humor Target audience: Southern born and bred ladies, all Member/Guest events at country clubs Women’s programs at associational meetings
Top 3 reasons to have Cecilia Grimes at your next event: She delights audiences with her recounting on growing up Southern which recalls nostalgic days past, observing rules (“No white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day!), rituals (pouring salty peanuts into a Coca-Cola™), and sayings “She’s put on a little weight over the holidays, Bless her heart!)
Southerners are proud of their heritage. She provides a format, suitable for all ages and both sexes, to revel in things uniquely Southern.
Her programs, including book signings, continue to draw large crowds. She has repeatedly set attendance records for ladies programs throughout the South.
Fee range: $1000 for a 35-45 minute talk, with book signing to follow
Cecilia's Most Requested Programs: (taught as modules—each is approximately 2 hours in length) What It Means To Be Southern The Polish of Professionalism Dining Skills for Today’s Professionals Dine Like a Diplomat: A Dining Tutorial (taught over a meal) Extending the Polished Presence into the Community Successful People Write Notes! Testimonials “Judging from our surveys, you were the favorite speaker of our conference this year.” Amy Wood, Our State magazine, January 2004
“Our receptionist couldn’t believe it when the reservations started coming in. For the third year in a row, you have set a club attendance record for our What It Means To Be Southern Ladies Luncheon. Not only that, we had a waiting list of more who wanted to come. WOW!” Tia Jones, Capital City Club, Raleigh, NC
“Our Member-Guest Committee thought you were ‘just precious.’ The ladies were so excited and everybody is walking around saying, “Bless your heart.” Mark Cooper, General Manager, Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro, NC
“The programs you did for us were the best turnouts we’ve had in the eight years I’ve been at this club.” Pat Leonard, Old North State Club, North Carolina
“The praise for our meeting and your program just keep coming. At the meeting last night everyone just raved. Thank you for being a special part of our evening. You helped us laugh at ourselves—our heritage and brought smiles to many faces…” Jan Bonnette, Public Relations, MCEC, Lexington, SC
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To receive more information, testimonials, packets, and/or a video or if you would like to talk with Cecilia Grimes directly about how she would fit with the event you are planning - call SpeakersOfCarolinas.com today. We will get you all the information you need in order to make the Right speaker decision for your organization!
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