Perkins and Mangino To Speak At Chamber Luncheon

Aug. 24, 2004

LAWRENCE, Kan. – University of Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino and Athletics Director Lew Perkins will be speaking at the KUAC Luncheon Series on Friday, Aug. 20 which begins at 11:30 a.m.

The event, held on the eighth floor of the KU football pressbox, is presented by the Kansas University Athletics Corporation and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Miles Schnaer’s Crown Chevrolet and Toyota. Due to the popularity of the event, the luncheon is open to Chamber members only and limited seating is available.

Advanced tickets for the event are $5 and walk-in tickets are available for $8 (lunch is included with both prices). Individuals can RSVP to the luncheon by calling the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce (785-865-4411) or by emailing Lyndi Knoll at lknoll@lawrencechamber.com. Deadline for advanced registration is Thur., Aug. 19.

The event is the seventh and final luncheon of the 2004 luncheon series hosted by KUAC and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.

Mangino and the Jayhawks open the 2004 season on Sept. 4 when the team hosts Tulsa. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium is set for 6 p.m. (8/16/04)