Media coverage of University of Florida/Joint Civic Club Luncheon

August 10, 2005

WHAT: University of Florida President Bernie Machen will host the Joint Civic Club/UF Luncheon, which brings together members of area civic clubs, government leaders, and UF and Santa Fe Community College administrators and staff.

WHEN: Aug. 17. The media must be in place by noon, just prior to when speeches are scheduled to start.

WHERE: UF’s Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom.

MEDIA REQUIREMENTS: The luncheon is at full capacity, and seating is limited, so media planning to cover the event must RSVP by Friday, Aug. 12, to Florida Bridgewater-Alford, UF’s community relations coordinator at (352) 846-3903, or bridgefl@ufl.edu. Media must have press credentials or identification to gain entry.

News & Public Affairs Associate Directors Steve Orlando and Frank Ahern will be available for media assistance. Fact sheets also will be available to all media representatives after the luncheon.

BACKGROUND: The luncheon is celebrating its 35th year and is a chance for guests to hear Machen give his vision for UF’s community-building mission, and UF’s head football coach Urban Meyer report on the State of the Gators.

CONTACT: For more information or to arrange special assistance, contact Bridgewater-Alford, (352) 846-3903 or bridgefl@ufl.edu.