The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the murmur of MACPA New Professionals happily networking. All this and more could be heard August 24 at Comerica Park when MACPA hosted its second annual New Professionals Networking Event at a Tiger baseball game.

Jeff Brown, Kathy Green, Greg Eichbrecht and Patrick Dolan enjoy camaraderie and refreshments on Party Deck #3 at Comerica Park.

More than 50 CPAs, accounting students and their guests gathered on Party Deck #3 of Comerica Park for a buffet dinner which included, of course, hot dogs. Participants could enjoy the game from the deck overlooking the stadium or from reserved seats. The great weather and social atmosphere overshadowed the fact that the Tigers lost to the Oakland A's with a score of 2 to 9.

Whitney Locklear, along with New Professionals Task Force members Chris Gelk and Dana DePalma cheer on the Tigers.

The New Professionals Task Force provides social events and organizes community service programs for its members. The task force is made up of CPAs, CPA candidates, firm administrators and students. The generous group has provided toys to children through the Toys for Tots program, aided Habitat for Humanity in building new housing and walked or ran to support breast cancer awareness and fundraising with Race for the Cure. More relaxing activities have included wine tasting and joint social events with other professional organizations.

You can find out more about the New Professionals Task Force by calling Nicole Shepard at 248.267.3705 or by visiting the web site.

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