PRESS RELEASE from The FAMiLY LEADER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 31, 2011
 
The FAMiLY LEADER BRINGING FORMER GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY FEBRUARY 7  TO DORDT COLLEGE, PELLA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Pawlenty To Be Initial Guest in Presidential Lecture Series Line-Up

Pleasant Hill, IA - The FAMiLY LEADER begins its Presidential Lecture Series Monday, February 7, making three stops in a one-day tour of Iowa with former Governor Tim Pawlenty. 
 
Each month, beginning February 7 through August 1, a nationally-known political figure will visit three campus locations in a single day.  At each stop, the national figure will be exposed to a roundtable of community leaders, followed by a pro-family lecture open to the public.  The lectures will be delivered at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Pella Christian High School in Pella, and the University of Iowa in Iowa City. 
 
The primary purpose of the Presidential Lecture Series is to provide the national figures with a pre-planned, full day in Iowa to introduce them to Iowans and to give citizens an educational opportunity to become better informed on the pro-family vision of each lecturer.  The lectures will be videotaped, emailed to our comprehensive database, and posted on www.TheFamilyLeader.com website to allow all interested citizens the opportunity to hear and watch the lectures.  
 
“We are excited to host former Governor Tim Pawlenty to kick-off our Presidential Lecture Series”, said Bob Vander Plaats, President and CEO of The FAMiLY LEADER. “This series is key in educating supporters on pro-family visions from respected national leaders.”  We are thrilled to play a part in this educational process.” 
 
Pella Christian High School, 300 Eagle Lane, Pella, IA  50219
Vermeer Auditorium
11:45 AM-12:00 PM - Press Avail
12:00 –12:45 PM - Leadership Roundtable (by invitation only)
12:45-1:45 PM - Lecture
 
University of Iowa, 125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
Iowa Memorial Union
2:45-3:00 PM - Press Avail
3:00-3:45 PM – Leadership Roundtable (by invitation only)
3:45-4:45 PM - Lecture
 
Dordt College, 498 4th Avenue NE, Sioux Center, IA  51250
Campus Center
6:45-7:30 PM - Leadership Roundtable (by invitation only)          
7:30–8:30 PM - Lecture
8:30-8:45 PM - Press Avail
 
 

In subsequent months, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and businessman and radio host Herman Cain also have made commitments to participate.  Other invited speakers include former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, South Dakota Senator John Thune, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, and Congressman Ron Paul.  The FAMiLY LEADER has been unable to reach former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
 
Advance press credentialing is required.  Please contact Chris Nitzschke at 515-210-7475 for credentials.