{"id":11685,"date":"2013-08-26T16:34:56","date_gmt":"2013-08-26T21:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/blog\/?p=11685"},"modified":"2022-05-27T18:44:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T18:44:39","slug":"steve-garvey-to-appear-as-keynote-speaker-at-vehicle-protection-association-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportsspeakers360.com\/blog\/steve-garvey-to-appear-as-keynote-speaker-at-vehicle-protection-association-meeting","title":{"rendered":"Steve Garvey to Appear as Keynote Speaker at Vehicle Protection Association Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Baseball great, Steve Garvey is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at this year\u2019s annual Vehicle Protection Association meeting on Sept. 15-16, 2013 at Bally&#8217;s Las Vegas Hotel &amp; Casino. The Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the automotive service contract industry. Former first baseman, Steve Garvey appeared on Good Day LA in April 2013, where he discussed auctioning off his sports memorabilia for a good cause. Steve Garvey, who is an active philanthropist, is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Sports &amp; Celebrity Talent Agency. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSteve is the perfect keynote speaker for the annual meeting because he embodies everything the VPA stands for, including integrity, dedication and leadership,\u201d said Chris Carenza, executive director. \u201cWe are excited and honored to host Steve and hear anecdotes from his days on the field as well as business motivation tips and takeaways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steve Garvey, is best remembered for playing first base for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969 to 1982 and the San Diego Padres from 1983 to 1987. He was the 1974 NL MVP, ten-time All-Star and holds the National League record for consecutive games played (1,207). In the fall of 2012, Garvey underwent an operation to treat prostate cancer, and continues to raise awareness for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Steve Garvey discuss facing Tom Seaver and J.R. Richard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><object width=\"492\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/bIoTuzGVaAA?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><\/object><\/p>\n<p>Today Steve Garvey is a popular motivational speaker and a sought after cancer speaker. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Steve is also an active philanthropist and volunteer. If you would like to book baseball speakers or MLB stars like Steve Garvey for a speaking engagement, celebrity golf tournament, charity fundraiser or special event, contact <a href=\"\/speaker\/steve-garvey.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steve Garvey&#8217;s agent <\/a> for speaker &amp; appearance fees or call 800.966.1380.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baseball great, Steve Garvey is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at this year\u2019s annual Vehicle Protection Association meeting on Sept. 15-16, 2013 at Bally&#8217;s Las Vegas Hotel &amp; Casino. The Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the automotive service contract industry. 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