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Distinguished Speaker

Friday, March 7, 2008
11:45am-1:00pm
Union League Club

Felicia Middlebrooks, Author and Anchor for WBBM Newsradio 780
 
Recognized for her warm signature voice, 32-year veteran journalist Felicia Middlebrooks has co-anchored the award winning morning drive program for CBS Radio/WBBM Newsradio 780 since 1984, making her the first woman in Chicago to have survived the highly competitive timeslot for a record 24 years.  She was the first woman in the nation to co-anchor mornings for CBS Radio and the first African American in that position.

Her early days in radio began in her native Northwest Indiana, where she worked at four stations before coming to Chicago. Working her way through Purdue  University as a steelworker, after a 7-year stretch, Felicia graduated with honors, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.

Felicia has won scores of awards, including the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in News, Associated Press “Best Reporter Award”, and kudos from other organizations such as the United Press International and Women in Communications.  She has also been featured in several publications including the Chicago Magazine and Chicago Tribune.
 
Felicia runs her own production company, Saltshaker Productions, LLC with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. She is also a published author with titles including Souls of My Sisters, Called and is currently working on an inspirational book titled Everything I Know About Life, I Learned In Radio; Everyday Lessons for Every Life.

Her first documentary film Somebody’s Child; The Redemption of Rwanda won First Prize-Best Documentary Short From the Grand Jury at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in 2005.  Felicia is also very involved in local non-profit organizations that defend and support the vulnerable.
 
Each day Chicago wakes up to Felicia's voice. From her work in the studio--and the pages of her books--to documenting human rights violations in Rwanda, she has much more to report than the day’s news headlines.  You’ll want to attend the April 4 MBN Luncheon to hear her moving story.  The ticket price of $25 includes a great lunch served by the Union League’s chef and Felicia’s presentation.

This is a great opportunity to share lunch--and your faith--with a coworker, so don’t forget to invite them. The luncheon starts at 11:45  am and finishes at 1pm on Friday, April 4 at The Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago. Attire is business casual. The luncheon is $25.00. A whole table (seats 8) can be reserved for $200; half tables can be reserved for $100.

We are now accepting reservations for this luncheon. The ticket price of $25 includes a delicious lunch served by the Union League's chef and our guest speaker's presentation. An entire table (seats 8) can be reserved for $200; half tables can be reserved for $100.

Our goal is to share the timeless principles of the Bible with today's business community. Through the life experiences of MBN's outstanding speakers we are encouraged and given insight in how to meet the moral and ethical challenges we face today with truth and a heart of compassion.

Contact Judy for reservations at 312.943.0466
Reservations must be made before noon the Wednesday prior to the luncheon.
Checks, made out to MBN, can be sent to The Moody Church, 1609 North LaSalle Chicago, IL 60614.

Changes and/or cancellations must be done no later than 12:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the luncheon otherwise you will be responsible for payment based on your reservation.

Business Attire/Business Casual please.