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YOU'RE INVITED TO

MICHIGAN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM'S

15th Annual Dinner
&
8th Annual West Michigan Breakfast

2 governors...

20 years of gubernatorial experience...

Gov. Jim Blanchard & Gov. John Engler

James Blanchard photoGov. Jim Blanchard served two terms as Michigan Governor and four terms in the U.S. Congress. Recognized for his work to attract international trade to Michigan, Blanchard was named Ambassador to Canada in 1993. He now serves as Co-Chair of the Government Affairs Practice Group for the global law firm DLA Piper. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Chrysler Group LLC. He is a Michigan State University graduate.

John Engler photoGov. John Engler served three terms as Michigan Governor and 20 years in the Michigan Legislature, including seven years as Senate Majority Leader. He now is the nation's leading advocate for U.S. manufacturers as President of the National Association of Manufacturers representing industry in all 50 states. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Delta Air Lines. He is a Michigan State University graduate.


Purchase tickets now for MPLP'S

15th Annual Dinner
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at Laurel Manor
in Livonia

Reception: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Click here to buy Livonia Dinner tickets online.

With Emcee Carol Cain, Emmy-Award winning journalist and Editorial Director for WWJ-TV/CW50 in Detroit. See her as host of the weekly television show "Michigan Matters."

&
8th Annual West Michigan Breakfast
Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at DeVos Place
in Grand Rapids
Reception: 7 a.m.
Breakfast and Program: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Click here to buy West Michigan Breakfast tickets online.

With Emcee Suzanne Geha, News Anchor at WOOD-TV8 in Grand Rapids.
See her on 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts.

To buy tickets by mail, click here, download .pdf, complete form and return to:

Michigan Political Leadership Program
Michigan State University
301 Berkey Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1111

Download a Save the Date card to share with others!


Individual tickets are $150 each.
Tables are $1,500.
Sponsorships at all levels are available.

MSU welcomes your commitment to Michigan's future.
To support one of the nation's premier
political training programs, contact:

MPLP Program Administrator Linda Cleary
by email clearyl@msu.edu or by phone 517-353-0891.

For a high resolution photo of Gov. Jim Blanchard, click here.
For a high resolution photo of Gov. John Engler, click here.

Sponsor Levels

· Individual Tickets $150
· Table Sponsorship $1,500
· Other sponsor levels available

Contact MPLP for more information about sponsorship levels
and the benefits of contributing.
Please note that all contributions to MPLP
are partially tax deductible and count towards pledges made
to MSU donor societies.


In the Media

· Download News Release about This Year's Events
·
Hear Co-Director Steve Tobocman talk with Radio Show Host Jack Ebling about MPLP's Role in Leadership Training
· Learn More about MPLP
· View Pictures & Program Information from Prior MPLP Fundraising Events

Directions & Maps

Annual Dinner in Livonia

LaurelManorMapLaurel Manor
39000 Schoolcraft
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 462-0770

From Detroit:
I-96 West to Newburgh Road (173A). Follow Schoolcraft Service Drive for 1/2 mile The Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

From Grand Rapids/Lansing:
I-96 East to I-275 South to I-96 East (Detroit) to Newburgh/Levan Road (173). Immediately after exiting, there is an overpass (I-96 West), turn left to cross freeway, turn left onto the Schoolcraft Service Drive (west). Follow 1/2 mile. Laurel Manor is on the right.

The ballroom is located nearest the northeast (main) entrance of Laurel Manor.

Annual West Michigan Breakfast in Grand Rapids

DeVosPlace MapDeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 742-6500

From Detroit/Lansing:
Travel I-96 West to I-196 West.
Depart the freeway on Ottawa/Downtown exit (77C). Turn right onto Michigan Street at the end of the ramp. The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ram is on the left just past Monroe Avenue and just before the crossing the river.

Click here to view a Grand Rapids' downtown parking map (.pdf)

Access Details

Public parking is available under DeVos Place® by entering either on Michigan Street next to the Grand River or on Lyon Street between the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place®. The Lyon Street entrance is also located next to the river. Lyon Street represents the quickest access, and shortest walking distance.

For Ballroom access, park on the south end of the lot and take the elevator to the Ballroom entrance. If attending an event in DeVos Performance Hall or the DeVos Place® exhibit halls stay on the north end of the lot. The elevator is located on the Monroe Street end of the lot.

For those needing assistance or wheelchair access:
Park at the Ballroom end of the underground.  Facing the entry doors (end of aisles A-C) there is a handicap entrance to the East (left).  Go through that door and take the elevator to street level (level 1) that takes you to the Welsh Lobby.

 

 

 


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