Legatus National Brochure

For Catholic CEOs and Presidents...

AMBASSADORS Who We Are… Legatus is the only organization in the world designed exclusively for top-ranking Catholic business leaders and their spouses. The Legatus concept is simple. It brings together three of the most valuable areas of a business leader’s life – faith, family and business – in a powerful and rewarding way. This organization is the conduit connecting two powerful realities: the challenge of top-tier business leadership and a religious tradition second to none. As a practicing Catholic, you can set the benchmark to enact the golden rule in the daily lives of your employees, customers and suppliers. They deserve nothing less. Legatus, Latin for “ambassador,” exists to help you meet the challenge of balancing responsibilities of faith, family, business and community. Our Mission… To study, live and spread the Catholic faith in our business, professional and personal lives.

What Members are Saying… “Legatus is an enriching space where I can express my faith through communal religious experiences. I have been able to enjoy this with a peer group who XQGHUVWDQGVWKHSUHVVXUHVDQGLQÁXHQFHVWKDW,GHDO with as a businessperson. We are led though these experiences by inspiring religious leaders, who are both ordained and lay people, who continue to help us deepen our faith at each and every gathering. Legatus is sincerely one of the best, if not the best, organizations that I have ever joined.” —Dante Ghilotti, San Francisco Chapter CEO, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. “So many commitments crowd our schedule. When RQHLVRYHULWLVÀOOHGE\\DQRWKHURQH,WVHHPVWKH quiet things in our life get pushed out. For many of us it is our faith. Legatus stands like a beacon on our schedule, a place to renew our faith, like coming up for air in a sea of craziness.” —Brig Sorber, Lansing Chapter Executive Chairman, Two Men and a Truck “Being one of the founders of the Legatus chapter in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. has been a joyful experience of building relationships with Catholic leaders in the business community. In addition to fostering newer and deeper friendships, Legatus has also provided a continuous reinvigoration of a faith- based life with my wife, Anne.” —Jerry Carlson, Washington, D.C. Chapter Managing Partner, Washington Metro Area, KPMG LLP “I particularly love the rhythm of Legatus as an element to my prayer life. The annual Summit creates a time for deeper understanding of our faith, and DͿRUGVWKHRSSRUWXQLW\\WRPDNHQHZDFTXDLQWDQFHV while the monthly chapter meetings provide an important touchstone for prayer, continued learning, and fellowship with local chapter members.” —Lawrence J. Blanford, Atlanta Chapter )RUPHU&(2*UHHQ0RXQWDLQ&R;HH5RDVWHUV,QF

AMBASSADORS Who We Are… Legatus is the only organization in the world designed exclusively for top-ranking Catholic business leaders and their spouses. The Legatus concept is simple. It brings together three of the most valuable areas of a business leader’s life – faith, family and business – in a powerful and rewarding way. This organization is the conduit connecting two powerful realities: the challenge of top-tier business leadership and a religious tradition second to none. As a practicing Catholic, you can set the benchmark to enact the golden rule in the daily lives of your employees, customers and suppliers. They deserve nothing less. Legatus, Latin for “ambassador,” exists to help you meet the challenge of balancing responsibilities of faith, family, business and community. Our Mission… To study, live and spread the Catholic faith in our business, professional and personal lives.

S FOR CHRIST IN THE M Our Heritage… An encounter between the world’s most influential spiritual leader and a world-class entrepreneur sparked Legatus’ beginning. Hours after meeting Pope Saint John Paul II in May of 1987, the inspiration for Legatus hit Tom Monaghan like a “lightning bolt.” As owner of Domino’s Pizza and the Detroit Tigers baseball franchise, Tom valued his experience in the Young Presidents’ Organization. Why not capture the YPO dynamic for Catholic CEOs and their spouses by combining faith, family and business in one package? That simple but inspired concept is now a reality for thousands of members around the world. Why Legatus… Li ke Tom, Legat us “As corporate executives, members are business most of us know what we leaders who all share have to do, and economic one overriding goal: to conditions may leave us become better Catholics no choice. The question and, in turn, positively then becomes how to do impact their business it in the best way, and the and personal lives. moral guidance Legatus RͿHUV KHOSV PDNH WKH Legatus provides the tough calls a little easier.” opportunity to deepen your relationship with Thomas S. Monaghan God and discover how Founder, Chairman & Catholic truth and CEO values can help you meet the ethical challenges you face daily. It is important to note that spouses are also full members of Legatus. This provides an additional opportunity to enhance your marriage and family life through quality time shared in the enriching experience of Legatus.

ARKETPLACE :KDW:H2ͿHU« /2&$/&+$37(5(9(176 Local chapters meet monthly for dynamic events that are both empowering and enjoyable. Time with peers provides the opportunity to share insights DQG EHQHÀW IURP RQH another’s experiences and perspectives. Each event begins with Mass and the opportunity for confession and the rosary. This is followed E\\ VRFLDOL]LQJ ÀQH dining, and an inspiring presentation from a variety of thought-provoking speakers. 2SWLRQDOIRUXPVDQGUHWUHDWVRͿHUDFKDQFHWRLQWHUDFW with other members in small, informal settings. 5(6285&(6 Membership includes a subscription to the monthly Legatus Magazine which covers national and chapter events, prominent members in the news, and ways to embody the Legatus mission in business, family and social life. Members also receive our weekly news digest, the Legatus Insider, via email. The Legatus website keeps you connected with members and Catholic industry leaders worldwide. Additionally, all Legatus members have access to Healthnetwork, a health care “concierge service” that provides members and their families premier access to some of the most respected hospitals and physicians in the world. 1$7,21$/(9(176 The annual Summit draws hundreds of members together for face-to-face contact with renowned speakers and Church leaders. Additionally, Legatus pilgrimages highlight sacred sites such as Rome, the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the Holy Land.

“The world needs genuine witnesses to Christian HWKLFVLQWKHÀHOGRIEXVLQHVV and the Church asks you to IXOÀOOWKLVUROHSXEOLFO\\DQG with perseverance!” —Pope Saint John Paul II Address to Legatus members November 2, 1988 Legatus Headquarters 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Suite L2800 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: (734) 274-6400 Fax: (734) 272-4959 Toll-free: (866) LEGATUS Email: [email protected] Website: www.legatus.org