Community invited to hear Machen, Meyer speak at annual luncheon

August 7, 2009

Revised Aug. 12, 2009 – Reservations are now closed.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Bernie Machen and Head Football Coach Urban Meyer will kick off the 2009-2010 academic year and the new football season on Aug. 19 at the 39th annual UF Joint Civic Club Luncheon at the Paramount Plaza Hotel.

Machen will provide updates on university matters, while Meyer will offer a preview of the upcoming football season.

Spirited entertainment and interesting news are planned. The luncheon is one of the premiere annual events in the Gainesville/Alachua County community that celebrates the relationship UF has cultivated among its community and civic leaders, members and friends.

Individual ticket reservations are being accepted until Aug. 14th at jcc-luncheon@ufl.edu. The luncheon’s cost is $17 and payable at the door. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Food service begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon.

The hotel is at 2900 S.W. 13th St.

For more information, please contact Florida Bridgewater-Alford, director of the 2009 UF JCC Luncheon, at bridgefl@ufl.edu or 352-846-3903.