6th Annual Mickey’s Camp for Women

Mickey's Camp was the long-time dream of local businessman Mickey Maurer. In 2001, this dream came true with the inaugural Mickey's Camp. In the past eleven years, Mickey's Camp enabled adults to leave behind daily pressures, explore new opportunities, perfect old skills and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow campers in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

Last year more than 120 women attended the 5th annual women's camp. The women's and men's camps combined to raise more than $200,000 for 144 local charities. This year we are proud to present an extraordinary array of experts for the 6th Annual Mickey's Camp for Women, scheduled for August 13-15, at Bradford Woods Outdoor Center.

Your time will be filled with exciting 90-minute sessions throughout Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Options include trapeze, gourmet cooking, dancing, floral arranging, wine tasting, canoeing, billiards and so much more. You may also relax around the pool, have a massage, enjoy a manicure or read a good book. Evening activities promise to be equally enjoyable as you will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with Senator Richard Lugar, dine on delicious cuisine provided by Eddie Merlot's and Scholars Inn, play in a poker tournament, eat s'mores around the campfire or turn the lights out early and rest up for another exciting day at camp. This year, other sponsored meals are: Café Patachou, Palomino, and Outback Steakhouse.

Read on to learn about what's in store for you at Mickey's Camp for Women. Sign up soon; reservations will be held on a first come, first served basis.

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FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER
Senator Richard Lugar

Dick Lugar is an unwavering advocate of U.S. leadership in the world, strong national security, free-trade and economic growth.

This fifth generation Hoosier is the U.S. Senate's most senior Republican and longest serving Member of Congress in Indiana history. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1976.

He is the Republican leader of the Foreign Relations Committee and a member and former chairman of the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee.

As the two-term mayor of Indianapolis (1968-75), he envisioned the unification of the city and surrounding Marion County into one government. He has also served three terms on the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, including two terms as the Vice-Chair of the Commission, and served as President of the National League of Cities.

Most recently he has been a leader in reducing the threat of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. As Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Senator Lugar built bipartisan support for 1996 federal farm program reforms, ending 1930s era federal production controls.

Combining his experiences on the Foreign Relations and Agriculture Committees and recognizing that energy security impacts every aspect of life in the United States, from the cars we drive and how much we pay at the gas pump to our vulnerability to foreign terrorism and our relationships with other countries, Senator Lugar launched the Lugar Energy Initiative.

Senator Lugar has promoted policies that spur economic growth, cut taxes, lead to job creation, eliminate wasteful government spending and reduce bureaucratic red tape for American businesses.

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FOOD SPONSORS
Café Patachou
Café Patachou has been lauded by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of its "Ten Favorite Places to Eat Breakfast in the Nation." Café Patachou has been locally owned since 1989 by Martha Hoover. Its unique, casual, French menu, extended hours and dog friendly, outdoor seating delight customers with a perfect respite for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Eddie Merlot's
Quality, exceptional service and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses. Bill Humphries, founder of Eddie Merlot's, is a well-known wine connoisseur. Eddie Merlot's is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine and a good story.

Outback Steakhouse
Mickey's Camp will feature the country's leading casual dining restaurant – Outback Steakhouse! Outback is proud to join the camp this year and prides itself on giving back to the community with donations of over $200,000 in Indiana alone!

Palamino Restaurant
Palomino's is more than a meal ... it's a downtown dining experience and it is coming to camp! You'll enjoy the eclectic flavors of Palomino's menu featuring regional American cuisine inspired by the simple and rustic dishes of Europe.

Scholar's Inn
Scholars Inn is a local, independent restaurant and production facility that specializes in all-natural, preservative-free breads, pastries and bagels.

Season's 52
This award winning, casually sophisticated fresh grill invites you to savor a seasonally inspired menu and an international wine list in a welcoming adult atmosphere.

Just Pop In!
Just Pop In! is a unique and one of a kind gourmet popcorn company. They take traditional stove-top popping methods to more modern standards and developed irresistible recipes.

Other sponsors
• Backpacks – Ivy Tech Community College
• Beverages – Crown Liquors
• Late Night Snack – White Castle
• Mint Tins – Seasons 52
• Popcorn – Just Pop In!
• Turn down chocolates – Basket Pizzazz and Sweet Things
• Video games – GameTruck
• Water – Republic National Distributing Company

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