Lamping and DeWitt III to Speak to FOCUS

Mark Lamping and William DeWitt III to Speak on The New Busch Stadium & the Birth of a Baseball Village

ST. LOUIS, August 26, 2004—FOCUS St. Louis is kicking off its Fall Breakfast
Club Speaker Series addressing a topic sure to spark the interest of
Cardinal baseball fans and downtown supporters alike. On September 15 at the
Cardinals’ Club, the general public is welcome to come and learn about the
ongoing plans for the new Cardinals’ baseball stadium and the surrounding
multi-use community.

Mark Lamping, president of the St. Louis Cardinals, and William DeWitt III,
the Cardinals’ vice president of business development, will both speak on
construction progress, plans and challenges before fielding questions from
those in attendance. A light breakfast will be served in the intimate space
of the Cardinals’ Club.

What: FOCUS St. Louis Breakfast Club Lecture
When: 7:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 15
Where: Cardinals’ Club in Busch Stadium (enter through the ticket lobby on
the west side of the stadium)
Parking: Street
Cost: $15; free if you become a FOCUS member that morning
Reservations required: 314-622-1250 x101