2008 Luncheon Keynote Speaker Tavis Smiley:
“Working together to undo racism & end poverty”
WHEN:
Friday, October 10, 2008
noon – 1:30pm
WHERE:
Washington State Convention
& Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101-2350
WHAT:
The Annual Luncheon is one of Solid Ground’s most important outreach and fundraising tools, raising critical support for our 30 programs working to end poverty in Seattle/King County.
WHO:
Noted journalist and community advocate, Tavis Smiley, will present the keynote speech on “Working together to undo racism & end poverty” at the 8th Annual Solid Ground Luncheon. From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. The host of Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI, he has been called one of the “20 people changing how Americans get their news” by Newsweek magazine, who also dubbed him one of the nation’s “captains of the airwaves.”
“We are thrilled to have Tavis Smiley join us for the Annual Luncheon,” said Cheryl Cobbs, Solid Ground Executive Director. “Tavis is a national leader who brings people and ideas together to work against racism and for empowerment. His life’s work exemplifies Solid Ground’s mission to work for a just and caring community — and he is a warm and inspirational human being. We know people will want to join us in October to hear from Tavis Smiley.”
At this year’s Luncheon, we will also launch a new, high-profile award to be given in recognition of a local social change leader.
HOW:
Please join us as an individual guest, or consider hosting a table! We will ask for a suggested minimum donation of $150 per person. For more information, or to reserve your spot at the event, please contact Anna Ramos at annar@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6857. To sign up to be a Table Captain, contact Zanne Garland at zanneg@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6862. Download this year's Lunch Invitation to email to your guests.
Thank you to our 2008 sponsors!
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TABLE SPONSORS:
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Dorothy Longbrake
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Kantor Taylor Nelson & Boyd PC
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Cedar River Group
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City of Seattle - Information Technology
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Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins