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DeVos Accepts Spirit Invitation to Drop Puck

October 27, 2006 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


(Saginaw, MI) The Saginaw Spirit hockey club in partnership with Davenport University has confirmed today that gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos will show his Spirit at the Friday, November 3rd home game. DeVos will meet fans as they enter the arena and then participate in a ceremonial puck drop at 7:11 PM.

The Spirit recently extended an invitation to both DeVos and incumbent Jennifer Granholm to be honored at a Spirit game. The Granholm organization has expressed interest in coming to a future Spirit game and is in discussions with the Spirit organization to arrange a date.

"The Saginaw Spirit is thrilled to have gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos bring his campaign out to a game", stated Spirit Managing Partner Craig Goslin, "We are hoping that Governor Granholm is able to make an appearance as well. We are hoping to see our fans come out to personally meet the candidate of their choice and show their support."

DeVos is a graduate of Northwood University and was a former trustee of Davenport University. DeVos has spent many years in the business sector, starting with the Amway Corporation, later known as Alticor, in 1974 and becoming its President in 1993. He also spent time as the President and CEO of the NBA's Orlando Magic following his family's acquisition of the organization. DeVos retired from Alticor in 2002, turning his eye towards politics and community service. DeVos is on the board of directors for the Education Freedom Fund and created the Dick and Betsy DeVos foundation with his wife Betsy. Both are tasked to provide scholarships to low-income families. Married with four children, DeVos entered this year's gubernatorial race with Lt. Governor Candidate Ruth Johnson.

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