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The deadline to register is Sunday, February 22.

You are cordially invited to attend the 53rd Annual Banquet of the Quad City Engineering & Science Council being held on Thursday, February 26th at John Deere's Worldwide Headquarters (One John Deere Place, Moline, Illinois).

This banquet is held during Engineers Week (E-week), and everyone is cordially invited including students to attend this premier, annual event to celebrate, network and pay tribute to the great Engineering and Science Professionals and Educators we have in the Quad City Region. This includes supporting the next generation of Engineering and Science Professionals through supporting students.

Our very special, keynote speaker will be William White, Midwest Regional Vice President for Project Lead the Way, the nation's leading provider of K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) education programs.  William has a degree in metallurgical engineering from Ohio State University where he played football later playing in the NFL for 11 years including in the Super Bowl.  William will be speaking on "Pursue Your Dreams, Prepare for Reality" sharing his inspiring, personal journey and how he overcame obstacles.

The event begins at 5:00 P.M. with networking social hour with student displays including from PLTW and FIRST robotic along with Universities with a silent auction.  Appetizers will provide for all paid attendees along with cash bar.  Seating for dinner occurs at 6:00 PM with plated dinners with four entrée choices with dessert.

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