2009 Annual Benefit Dinner Invitation

Major 2009 Sponsors Eagle

BASF Corporation DTE Energy ITC Holdings

American Lotus Consumers Energy Foundation CN Railroad

International Wildlife Refuge Alliance

HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE Congressman John D. Dingell Congressman John Conyers, Jr. U.S. Senator Carl Levin U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow Jeff Watson, Canadian Member of Parliament Governor Jennifer Granholm State Senator Bruce Patterson State Senator Randy Richardville State Representative Kathy Angerer State Representative Edward Clemente State Representative Kate Ebli State Representative Andrew Kandrevas State Representative Deb Kennedy Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano Wayne County Board of Commissioners Monroe County Board of Commissioners Brownstown Charter Township Supervisor Art Wright

Join Special Guest CONGRESSMAN JOHN D. DINGELL

4th Annual Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Benefit Dinner SUMMER BBQ IN THE REFUGE Saturday, June 27, 2009 LAKE ERIE METROPARK 32481 W. Jefferson BROWNSTOWN, MICHIGAN

4th Annual Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Benefit Dinner SUMMER BBQ IN THE REFUGE

5:30-6:30 pm VIP Reception 6:30-8:00 pm Silent Auction 7:15 pm Dinner/Cash Bar 8:15 pm Awards & Live Auction followed by Live Music by Monroe’s Big Band & Dancing

4th Annual

Sponsorship Opportunities Muskrat Sponsor: $1,000 Includes table sponsor signage and event signage, 8 people for dinner and 2 for VIP reception

DETROIT RIVER International Wildlife Refuge BENEFIT DINNER

Mallard Duck Sponsor: $500 Includes signage at event, 4 people for dinner and 2 for VIP reception

Additional sponsorship opportunities available upon request

Name: Company: Address:

VIP Reception: $100 per person Includes dinner, attendance at special reception before dinner featuring Michigan food and wine, and photo opportunity with Congressman Dingell and others

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone: E-mail:

Dinner Only: $50 per person or $90 for 2 people

Please include a list of attendees on a separate sheet.

Muskrat Sponsor ($1,000) Mallard Duck Sponsor ($500) VIP Reception and Dinner ($100 each)

INAUGURAL AWARDS Presentation of the first “JOHN D. DINGELL FRIEND OF THE REFUGE” AWARDS in recognition of leadership and dedication to conservation on the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie Basin

SUMMER BBQ IN THE REFUGE • “Green” Dinnerware (biodegradable) • For auction items, please bring cash or check due to outdoor nature of event. For bids over $500, special arrangements may be made for payment and pick-up at a later date. • Metropark Pass ($20) or Daily Fee ($4) payable upon entry

Dinner Only ($50 each or $90 for two) Sorry, I cannot attend, my donation is enclosed Amount Enclosed: $

RSVP by June 15, 2009 Please make checks payable to:

International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Mail completed form & check to:

IWRA 9311 Groh RD. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 ATTN: BENEFIT DINNER at 734-692-7671 or E-mail [email protected]