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  • Tuesday, September 9 - "The Business of Football: Trojans and Buckeyes Square Off in the Valley of the Sun" - Networking and Breakfast in Scottsdale, Arizona, with USC and Ohio State alumni and guest speaker Michael Bidwill, President of the Arizona Cardinals.  Please register by 9/1 (details below and online).  RSVP by 9/1 for early pricing! 

    We look forward to seeing you soon!
    Sept. 9 - Arizona Breakfast: "The Business of Football"


    The USC Marshall Alumni Association Arizona Chapter
    in association with
    The USC Alumni Club of Phoenix and 
    The Ohio State Alumni Club of Phoenix
    presents
     
    The Business of Football: 
    Trojans and Buckeyes Square Off in the Valley of the Sun

    Arizona Breakfast Presentation & Networking Event
    September 9, 2008 

          Michael J. Bidwill
                 President
           Arizona Cardinals    		   Join USC Marshall alumni, other USC alumni, and Ohio State alumni for a networking breakfast and a presentation by Michael Bidwill, President of the Arizona Cardinals, on current trends affecting Professional Football. This unique event brings together alumni from two of the greatest college football traditions to celebrate the eve of their teams’ game later that week. 

    About the Speaker: After practicing law for six years as a federal prosecutor, Michael J. Bidwill joined the Arizona Cardinals in 1996 as the team’s Vice President/General Counsel and today serves as President. 

    In that time, he has not only taken on an ever-increasing role in guiding the Cardinals but the National Football League and the greater Phoenix business community as well. In 2007, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appointed Michael to the league’s Business Ventures Committee, one of the NFL’s most prominent committees. In September of 2008, he takes over as Chair of the influential Great Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). He is also a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership (GPL), an organization composed of the region’s top business and civic leaders.
    September 9, 2008
    Tuesday


    McCormick Ranch Golf Club
    7505 E. McCormick Pkwy.
    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
    For directions: 480.948.3800


    Directions: Take Scottsdale Road to McCormick Ranch Parkway, which is south of Shea Blvd. and north of Indian Bend Road. Travel east on McCormick Ranch Parkway and turn Right into the parking lot.


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    Photographs may be taken at this event for use by USC.


    		  

    Program: 7:00 - 9:15 a.m.

    • 7:00 a.m. Check-in and registration, networking, and breakfast
    • 8:00 a.m. Welcome and introductions 
    • 8:15 a.m. Presentation and Q&A
    • 9:00 a.m. Announcements and adjournment

    >>> Register online here <<<
    (or use this URL: http://mymarshall.usc.edu/mems/?eventId=1028)


    Registration* - preferred pricing until 5 p.m. 9/1:

    • $25 = Early Bird registration by 5 p.m. 9/1
    • $35 = Late registration by 12 p.m. 9/8
    • $45 = Door registration after 12 p.m. 9/8, space permitting
      *No refunds after 9/1/2008. Make your reservations early; first come, first serve, space permitting. Registrations will be held at the door.

    Please register online or call the USC Marshall Alumni Affairs Office at (213) 740-7900 (select option 3).



    Involvement Opportunities: Contact Jeff Anderson, MBA '72, USC Marshall Alumni Association Arizona Chapter President, at:     AlumniChapter_AZ@marshall.usc.edu.