STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Sonny Perdue GOVERNOR Media Advisory For Planning Purposes Only Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Contact: Office of Communications (404) 651- 7774 Governor Perdue to Host the Aga Khan at Mansion Luncheon ATLANTA Governor Sonny Perdue will host a luncheon in honor of His Highness, the Aga Khan, at the Governor's Mansion on FRIDAY, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. Governor Perdue and the Aga Khan will make statements to the media and hold a photo opportunity prior to the luncheon. Due to the schedule, there will be no question and answer session following the remarks. See below for a detailed agenda. The Aga Khan is the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (http://www.akdn.org). WHO: WHEN: WHERE: Governor Sonny Perdue His Highness the Aga Khan Friday, April 18 11:30 a.m. The Governor's Mansion 391 West Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, Georgia **Media planning to attend must RSVP by 2 p.m. on THURSDAY, April 17 to the Governor's Press Office at 404-651-7774. Media must arrive at the Mansion by 11:15 a.m. on Friday. Luncheon Agenda 11:30 a.m. The Aga Khan arrives at the Governor's Mansion Greeted by Governor Perdue and the First Lady Media are positioned to photograph/video arrival if desired Room Private Meeting between the Aga Khan and Governor Perdue Media repositions from arrival location to State Drawing 11:45 a.m. The Aga Khan and Governor Perdue enter the State Drawing Room Make statements to the media and hold photo opportunity Noon Ballroom The Aga Khan and Governor Perdue proceed to luncheon in Luncheon is not open to the media ###