Keynote Speakers

Cara Filler

For more than 25 years, Cara has been a highly sought-after, internationally-known inspirational and educational speaker who has impacted the lives of over two million students worldwide. 
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Drawing the immense personal tragedy of watching her identical twin sister die in a car crash the day after their 18th birthday, Cara's inspiring presentations focus on building resilience, dealing with peer pressure, becoming a role model, being You-nique and avoiding negative risks such as drugs and alcohol. 
Through humor and touching stories, Cara captivates her audience and leads them on an emotional roller coaster ride. She'll have you laughing one minute, crying the next and never forgetting a little dance that just might save your life! 

Dr. Laymon Hicks

From troubled youth to graduating high school with a 4.0 grade point average and obtaining a doctorate by the age of 29. Dr. Laymon Hicks’ story is moving, his words are empowering, and his message is practical.
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Drugs. Alcohol. Violence. Stress. Depression. Add the words bullying, peer pressure and self-doubt and you’ve entered the real world drama of too many of our young people today. The passage for Dr. Laymon Hicks was not typical.
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Sharing his troubled teen years, surrounded by drama, battled with feelings of abandonment, lured by peer pressure into becoming a bully to his ultimate expulsion from the National Honor Society and descent into depression, Dr. Laymon puts it all on the table. His own path, from troubled youth to graduating high school with a 4.0 grade point average to obtaining a doctorate by the age of 29.

What he calls his “frustrations, flops and faults” are hungrily devoured by his audience. And then digested. For whatever the details, from one degree to another, the pain is universal. They all know it. Now they are hungry for the outcome. The resolution. The road to redemption. And Dr. Laymon delivers.

He tells them that the real motivation comes from within. From wanting more. From needing to do better. From believing you deserve better. From “Maximize Your Moment!” From knowing “You Can!” From knowing “You’re the BOMB!”

Location:

GASC Convention is held at the beautiful Rock Eagle 4-H center in Eatonton, Georgia.
​With access to a large amount of space and lodging we are able to host over 700 students and advisors from across the state.
Rock Eagle 4-H Center
350 Rock Eagle Rd
​Eatonton, GA 31024