FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2000 CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 MAYTAG CEO TO SPEAK AT DRAKE LUNCHEON NOV. 1 Lloyd Ward, chairman and chief executive officer of Maytag Corp., will discuss "The Attributes of Unassailable Leadership" during a luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Younkers Tea Room in downtown Des Moines. The luncheon, which is open to the public, is part of the Let's DU Lunch series sponsored by Drake University's Central Iowa Alumni Chapter and the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The event will begin with networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by Ward's presentation from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per person in advance or $18 at the door. For reservations, call the Drake Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (515) 271-3152.