ACA 2021 Virtual WC Program Book

ACAGeneral Session Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 • 2-3:30 p.m.

Sean Astin Sean Astin is an actor/director best known for his film and television roles in “Stranger Things,” Netflix’s horror/thriller, Sam in “The Lord of the Rings” and the title character in “Rudy” and “The Goonies.” Astin starred in “No Good Nick,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and “Gloria Bell.” Astin took dramatic turns in Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Strain” on (FX) and the fifth season of “24” (Fox). Astin directed and produced “Kangaroo Court” which earned him an Academy Award ® nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. He also directed and produced “The Long and Short of It,” an official entry in the Sundance Film Festival, and episodes of “Angel” (WB) and “Jeremiah” (Showtime). Astin provided narration in DreamWorks’ original series “Captain Underpants,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Nickelodeon), “Bunnicula” (WB), “Justice League” (WB), “Special Agent Oso” (Disney), “Micronauts” (Paramount) and “Minecraft: Story Mode” (Telltale). Astin is an avid long-distance runner and triathlete, completing the IRONMAN World Championship Triathlon in Hawaii several years ago and 12 Full Marathons including the 2016 New York City Marathon in honor of his late mother, Patty Duke, who was known for her work as an American actress and an advocate for mental health.

The Wall of Honor Ceremony will be part of the General Session

ACA Closing Session Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 • 1:15-3 p.m.

Glen Ward When our committee met to plan this portion of our program, we decided we wanted to invite a speaker who would entertain us and, at the same time, give us something inspirational to carry with us. I am very pleased to tell you that we have found that combination in Mr. Glen Ward. Glen comes to us from Columbia, South Carolina, where he lives with his wife, Denise, and their two children. According to his website, he addresses audiences all across America as a full-time professional humorist, and inspirational speaker. We know you will enjoy his impersonations of political figures as well as his singing voice as he impersonates well-known musical celebrities. Some of his childhood stories growing up in a minister’s home are simply unforgettable. You are really in for a treat. So, sit back, relax and let’s have a good time with Glen Ward.

The swearing in of ACA’s Newly Elected Leadership will be part of the Closing Session