FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 10, 2001
LIONS' MILLEN AND MORNHINWEG TO HEADLINE THE SECOND ANNUAL GRAND RAPIDS LUNCHEON; PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHARITIES IN WEST MICHIGAN
PONTIAC, MICH -- The second annual Detroit Lions Grand Rapids Luncheon will be held on
Thursday, May 10, 2001, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. The event will
feature guest speakers Matt Millen, the Lions' new president and chief executive officer,
and new head coach Marty Mornhinweg.
The luncheon is being hosted by the Downtown Rotary of Grand Rapids, Warner Norcross & Judd, and WZZM 13. The event is open to the public with proceeds going to Detroit Lions Charities to benefit four west Michigan charities: DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation, Kent County Health Department, Multiracial Association of Professionals, and Rotary Charities.
Luncheon attendees will hear from Millen and Mornhinweg as they preview the 2002 Detroit Lions' season. The Lions' highlight and season preview tape will be shown and prizes will be given away. Additionally, a silent auction will be held with a varied list of unique items and opportunities.
The luncheon will begin at 12:00 Noon in the Ambassador Ballroom of the Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids. Tickets are $30. For more information, phone (616)459-5640, or send a check made payable to: Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, 161 Ottawa, Suite 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
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Matt Barnhart
The Detroit Lions, Inc.
1200 Featherstone Road
Pontiac, MI 48342
Mbarnhart@lions.nfl.com
www.detroitlions.com