The Chrysler Foundation to Announce Major Gift to the MacArthur Memorial 5 Star CampaignChrysler LLC Caps Military Appreciation Month Activity with Memorial Day Weekend Kick-off Event
NORFOLK, Va., May 19 /PRNewswire/ --
What: The General Douglas MacArthur Foundation will hold a news
conference to announce The Chrysler Foundation's donation of
$100,000 and an operational World War II Jeep to the MacArthur
Memorial 5 Star Campaign. A lunch reception and media roundtable
discussion with Bob Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler will
follow the news conference.
Who: Speakers will include:
-- Bob Nardelli, Chairman and CEO, Chrysler LLC
-- Frank Fountain, President, The Chrysler Foundation
-- The Honorable Paul D. Fraim, Mayor, City of Norfolk
-- Arthur A. Diamonstein, Chairman, General Douglas MacArthur
Foundation
When: Friday, May 23, 2008
Press Event: 11 a.m.
Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.
Media Roundtable: 12:30 p.m.
Where: The General Douglas MacArthur Memorial
MacArthur Square
Norfolk, VA 23510
Media parking in reserved spaces along Plume Street
Why: In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, and in accordance
with its long history of military support, Chrysler's gift
promotes the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation's 5 Star
Campaign for the modernization and expansion of the MacArthur
Memorial.
Details: Interviews and photo opportunities available with Chrysler LLC
executives
Visuals:
-- WWII Jeep and other WWII and Korean War vehicles
-- Check presentation from Bob Nardelli to the MacArthur
Foundation and City of Norfolk
-- School groups from Norfolk and Richmond
-- Tidewater Pipes & Drums band
-- WWII Re-enactors
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