Please join us for the annual America’s First Ladies Luncheon. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation welcomes Christopher Nixon Cox, Grandson of President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon; Susan Ford Bales, Daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford; Patti Matson, Former Assistant Press Secretary to First Ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, and Rick Albin, Political Reporter, will moderate. These special guests will speak about the leadership, courage, and grace of First Ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford.

When
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Doors Open 11:30 a.m. EDT – Program Begins at Noon

Where
JW Marriott – International Ballroom
235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Tickets
$75 Friend of Ford (per person)
$100 Non-member (per person)

RSVP by April 13, 2023. Reservations will be accepted in the order received. Business attire.

Parking at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids
America’s First Ladies Luncheon 2023

The JW Marriott has both valet parking and self-parking available. The self-parking structure is adjacent to the hotel on Campau Avenue. From the self-parking structure, take the elevator to the third level and you’ll see a skybridge that will connect to the second level of the hotel, which is the same level the ballroom is located on.

Once you arrive, you’ll see a parking pre-pay station setup outside the ballroom. This will be available both before and just after the event. Please pre-pay for your self or valet parking to ensure the exit is as efficient as possible. This will also allow you to receive discounted rates. You may pay with cash or credit card. Discounted rates are $10 self and $15 for valet.