January 2, 2008

TO: Lawrence, KS City Commissioners

FROM: Betty Markley, Central National Bank and Cathy Lewis, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce – American Heart Association GO RED FOR WOMEN luncheon co-chairs.

The American Heart Association would like to submit a request for temporary signs to be considered as “signs of community interest.”

The American Heart Assn. would like to display signs/banners to bring awareness of the 2007 Go Red for Women luncheon and promote those businesses in the community that are supporters of the AHA with their sponsorships. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 14^th at Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire. The luncheon will host speakers, health related booths and have a silent auction of “red purses – “purse-inalities” that will add to the great festivities.

We would like to begin displaying the signs on or about January 15^th, 2008 on the front lawns and in windows of sponsoring businesses. The signs would be the size of “realtor signs” and stay in place until February 15^th. As of to date we have five sponsors that will have signage at their place of business – Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Central National Bank, KU Credit Union, Cardio Vascular Consultants and Maceli’s.

The purpose of the Go Red for Women luncheon is a national awareness campaign to help women better understand and prevent their No.1 health threat: Heart disease. Women who understand their risks of heart disease and know the steps to prevent it are better equipped to avert this serious and mostly preventable threat to their health.

Thank you for your considering our request.

Betty Markley & Cathy Lewis