UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
December 12, 2000
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to recommend Doug Keil as a
speaker. As a NCAA institution, University of Alaska Anchorage is
bound to offer educational issues to our student-athletes regarding drugs,
alcohol and other related topics. We attempt to vary our presentations
from year to year and decided that we wanted someone who could tell of
their own experiences and life challenges. We approached Mr. Keil as a
possible speaker. I was very impressed by his ability to articulate
difficult topics, such as life as a double amputee, addictions and moving
on with life. His presentation was done in a small lecture hall with no
microphone. He projected well, but what was more interesting was the
student-athletes' rapt attention. Mr. Keil is a captivating speaker. He
has many stories and messages that would benefit an organization.
As a member of our community, Mr. Keil is
known for his involvement in athletics and as a "mover and
shaker" with Challenge Alaska and other civic-minded projects.
Please feel free to contact me at (907)
786-4803
Sincerely,
Dede M. Allen
Associate Director of Athletics
