Lloyd Carr, Michigan Sports Hall of Famer and Retired Football Coach of U of M to speak at NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner

The NAACP Western Wayne County Branch will host their 2011 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner in Livonia, MI.  Keynote Speaker is Lloyd Carr, Master of Ceremony is John Mason.

CANTON, MI, October 7, 2011 – The NAACP Western Wayne County Branch will host their 2011 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, on Sunday, October 23, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Seating will begin at 3:00 p.m.) at Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150.

NAACP Western Wayne Branch is pleased to announce that Mr. Lloyd Carr, Michigan Sports Hall of Famer and Retired Football Coach of the University of Michigan is the Keynote Speaker.  Master of Ceremony is Mr. John Mason, Radio Personality of Mason in the Morning and the Detroit Pistons Basketball Announcer.  Entertainment will be provided by the Detroit Youth Choir and Performing Arts Company (DYC). 

The theme for this year is:  “Building Our Future on the Foundation of Our Past”

A portion of the proceeds raised will be used to fund scholarships for deserving Western Wayne County 2011-2012, graduating Senior High School students.

Ticket prices for this spectacular event include a 1-year NAACP membership:

·        $100 for one

·        $150 for two

·        Table of Ten pricing is available

Sponsorship/Advertisement Opportunities are available.

·        Event

·        Advertisement

·        Exhibit Booths

·        Community Leaders/Community and Non-Profit Organization

About NAACP Western Wayne County Branch

The NAACP Western Wayne County Branch represents 18 cities: Allen Park, Belleville, Brownstown, Canton, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, New Boston, Northville, Plymouth, Redford, Romulus, Sumpter, Taylor, Wayne and Westland.  

NAACP Western Wayne County Branch Mission

To ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

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If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact NAACP Western Wayne County Branch by phone 734.981.5208, email: westernwaynenaacp@gmail.com, or via fax 734.981.5207.