American Red Cross Head and Aon's Pat Ryan Discuss Crisis Management at Nov. 3 Economic Club Forum

Business Wire, Nov 2, 2005

The Economic Club of Chicago:

WHAT:     Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the tsunami
          underscore the need for leaders to anticipate and respond to
          disasters -- both natural and man-made. In her first major
          speech since hurricanes have wreaked havoc throughout the
          Gulf Coast, American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha
          "Marty" Evans will provide valuable crisis-management
          insights at a timely Economic Club Forum luncheon.  A
          provocative panel discussion about crisis management
          anticipation and management will include Aon founder and
          executive chairman Patrick Ryan and W.W. Grainger Group
          President Jim Ryan.

WHO:      James Ryan (moderator)
          Group President, W.W. Grainger

          Marsha "Marty" Evans
          President and CEO
          American Red Cross

          Patrick G. Ryan
          Executive Chairman
          Aon Corporation

WHEN:     Thursday, November 3, 2005
          11:00 - 11:30 a.m.   Camera set-up
          11:30 a.m.           Doors open
          12:30 p.m.           Introductory remarks & panel discussion

WHERE:    Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Crystal
          Ballroom

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL NEWS MEDIA: All members of the media MUST PRE-REGISTER for this event and confirm attendance no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 2. Please contact Katie Kaage at (312) 726-1628 or kkaage@econclubchi.org. Photo identification/press credentials will be required to gain entrance.

The Economic Club of Chicago (ECC) is an independent, non-profit organization that fosters development of civic-minded executives who understand their broader role in building a better society. Founded in 1927, the ECC is one of the nation's most influential forums for the dissemination of economic, business, political and social views, through its regular membership meetings. Meetings include black-tie dinner meetings, panel discussions and young leadership roundtables. Invited speakers include industry leaders, heads of state and policy makers.