Machen, Meyer to speak at 40th annual Joint Civic Club Luncheon

August 9, 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Bernie Machen and Head football Coach Urban Meyer will kick off the 2010-2011 academic year and football season at the 40th annual UF Joint Civic Club Luncheon Aug. 18 at the Paramount Plaza Hotel.

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

Entertainment is also 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. 11 at jcc-luncheon@ufl.edu. The luncheon’s cost is $17 and payable at the door. The Paramount Plaza Hotel is at 2900 SW 13th St. Doors open and food service starts at 11:15 a.m. The program begins at noon.

For more information, please contact Florida Bridgewater-Alford at bridgefl@ufl.edu, jcc-luncheon@ufl.edu or 352-846-3903.