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Be a Hero—Invest in Michigan's Children Be a Hero—Invest in Michigan’s Children June 6, 2016, 6-9 pm MGM Grand Detroit Children don’t have high paid lobbyists or super PACs looking out for their best interests in Lansing or in Washington, D.C. But they do have us. Effective public policies can lead to outstanding results: Generations of highly educated, skilled, creative people who will attract jobs, raise healthy families, support strong communities, and make Michigan one of the BEST states to raise a family. We influence public policy by working to garner support from policymakers, building public will on critical issues, and activating constituents to influence their elected officials. Make a tax-deductible donation to Michigan’s Children at www.michiganschildren.org or mail us a check. Your contribution will help us remain an independent, non-partisan voice working to ensure that public policies are made in the best interest of our children, Celebrating individuals, our future. businesses and organizations 2016 Heroes Night Michigan’s Children Michigan’s Children whose community involvement Committee Board of Directors Staff Jill Alper Kristen McDonald, Chair Matt Gillard and contributions have made Dewey Square Group, LLC The Skillman Foundation President & CEO Michele Corey Ed Deeb Diana Wong, Vice Chair Vice President for Programs Michigan Business and Eastern Michigan University a positive impact on the Professional Association Mina Hong Kurt R. Strehlke, Treasurer Senior Policy Associate Tom Hickson Bank of America lives of children and families Michigan Catholic Conference Kali Montgomery Shaun Wilson, Secretary Web & Office Manager David Katz Truscott Rossman Teri Banas Detroit Medical Center Communications Consultant in Michigan. Dee Dee McKinney Odom Terry Murphy, Briana Coleman MGM Grand Detroit Immediate Past Chair Retired, Certified Public Intern Leslie Murphy Accountant Leann Down Murphy Consulting, Inc. Intern Brian Armstrong, Director Sharon Claytor Peters Blue Cross Blue Shield Claytor Peters Consulting of Michigan Leonard Smith Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Hon. Debbie Dingell, Director U.S. House of Representatives Marianne Udow-Phillips 215 S. Washington Sq. Michigan’s Children is the only statewide Roger Kahn, Director Center for Healthcare Research and Suite 110 Former State Senator independent voice working to ensure that Transformation, University of Michigan Lansing, MI 48933 Gretchen Whitmer Yazeed Moore, Director (517) 485-3500 policymakers prioritize the needs of the most Interim Ingham County Prosecutor W.K. Kellogg Foundation michiganschildren.org Public policy in the best interest of children challenged children from cradle to career. Heroes Night 2016 Sponsors Agenda Tonight’s Honorees Michael and Marian Ilitch 6:00 - 6:45 Denise Ilitch, President, Ilitch Enterprises, LLC Ilitch Charities, Inc. RECEPTION Denise Ilitch has been an integral part of Detroit’s business and philanthropic communities for 30 years as a dedicated business leader, a devoted community servant, a supporter of many charitable causes, and a tireless advocate for women and children. 6:45 Ilitch is president of Ilitch Enterprises, LLC and co‐owner of 220 Denise Ilitch PROGRAM BEGINS Restaurant Hospitality. She previously served as president of Ilitch Ilitch Enterprises, LLC Holdings, Inc., which manages such entities as Little Caesar Enterprises, the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers and Olympia Entertainment. Ilitch was instrumental in the creation of the $600 million side‐by‐side stadium project, Comerica 7:00 P.M. Park and Ford Field, and served as co‐chair for the 2009 Detroit crisis turnaround team. DINNER IS SERVED For the past seven years Ms. Ilitch has been a regular panelist on “Michigan Matters,” a CBS television program focused on relevant issues concerning the metro Detroit area. Ilitch earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her Law Degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. A strong supporter of continuing 7:30 P.M. education, Ilitch established the Denise Ilitch Scholarship at Walsh College to help young PROGRAM RESUMES women earn their advanced degrees. She currently serves as Regent on the University of Michigan Board of Regents. She also serves as trustee for the Skillman Foundation and on the Board for Horizon Global and the Harvard Kennedy School Women’s Leadership Board. The University of Detroit Mercy Law School named her 2007 Alumnus of the Year. WELCOME Ilitch has served on the boards of several civic, business, professional, charitable and civil rights Matt Gillard, organizations. She is an ACLU advisory committee member, and a past member of the Board of President and CEO, Directors of the Detroit Branch NAACP. Ilitch has two children, Brooke and Sam Lites. Michigan’s Children Rivet Hon. Debbie Dingell, U.S. House of Representatives Community Fund Congresswoman Debbie Dingell from Michigan’s 12th District is a AWARD PRESENTATION recognized national advocate for women and children and community and civic leader. She has led numerous efforts and initiatives related Lauren & Phillip Fisher Terry & Leslie Murphy Hon. Debbie Dingell, to young people and education stemming from her role as a Wayne U.S. House of State University Governor and co-chair of the Children's Leadership Council, a business-led advocacy group that promotes investment Representatives in early childhood education. Dingell chaired the Michigan Infant Mortality Task Force, the Baby Your Baby public education campaign that reduced infant mortality rates in Michigan, and has served on the board of Michigan’s HONORED HERO Children. Dingell was elected to Congress in 2014 after a 30-year career at the General Motors Corporation, where she was president of the GM Foundation and a senior Denise Ilitch, executive responsible for public affairs. She resides in Dearborn with her husband, retired President, Congressman John D. Dingell of Michigan. ® Ilitch Enterprises, LLC.
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