Around the region: May: Mackinac Policy
Conference.
Detroiter • June-July, 2007 • MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
The opening session introduced the One D intiatives and featured
One D's executives.
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
President Dan Loepp, Judge Trudy Archer and Chember President Dick
Blouse.
Edsel B. Ford II with WJR's Paul w. Smith, who broadcasted
live from the parlor.
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Speakes of the Michigan House of Representatives Andy Dillon and
Senate Majority Leader Micheal Bishop during the PAC Reception.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan set up a wellness center where
attendees could get routine check-ups. Dan Loepp was one of the first to
get tested.
Mackinac Policy Conference attendees enjoyed ample time to network
on the longest porch in the world.
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Teamsters President James P. Hoffa spoke during dinner on
Wednesday.
U.S. Representative John Dingal and The Detroit News Editorial Page
Editor Nolan Finely waited for the next session to begin.
News reporters had a chance to interview UAW President Ron
Gettelfinger after his speech.
Frank Foundation of DaimlerChrysler,Wayne Country Executive Robert
Ficano Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Oakland Country Excutive l.
Brooks Patterson, Macomb Country Chair Willam Crouchman and Fred Hoffman
of Daimlerchrysler.
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Willam Clay Ford,Jr. addressed attendees on transforming the
automotive industry in the Detroit Region.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performed for conference attendees
on the lawn of Grand Hotel
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Panal speakes from the Race Relations: Re-examining the Past,
Shaping the Future session.
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