Dear Host Committee
Thank you very much for your support. As you have no doubt heard President Lula has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment this week – as a result he has withdrawn from participating in GFI’s event. We are surely very disappointed but understand his decision.
We nonetheless have a wonderful event planned and have nearly reached our goal of raising $100,000. If you go to the website www.fairnessaward.org you will see that local anchor Maureen Bunyan will host the event, and we have fantastic entertainment than includes Peruvian dancers in honor of our award recipient along with two outstanding jazz entertainers.
This week we are asking for one last push for possible sponsors and VIP tickets! I know you have all done a great deal to help GFI reach this goal and on behalf of the Board and the staff I thank you.
If you would like to invite people to the VIP reception and the event as a way to introduce them to GFI please let Aalap know and he will follow up directly with you. Aalap also needs to know your planned attendance at the VIP reception and the event. Caleb is holding VIP seats for each of you and your party – we want to make sure we get the numbers right so Aalap will be contacting you directly.
Thank you again for your support and assistance.
I look forward to seeing you on the 8th of November.
Warmest regards,
Karen
Karen A. Tramontano
Blue Star Strategies
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From: aalapi3@gmail.com [mailto:aalapi3@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Aalap Shah
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 3:15 PM
To: gurley.john@arentfox.com; jllichtman@nationalpartnership.org; sbennett@brookings.edu; breinsch@nftc.org; hbiden@rosemontseneca.com; Sally Painter; Karen Tramontano; jmfo@entebbe.org; Susan Gurley
Cc: Caleb Shreve; Anne Marie Person; Robin Shelley; Thea Luria; Lynne Phoenix
Subject: CANCELLED Re: Wed Oct 19th 3:00pm
Hello Host Committee:
After some thought, we have decided to cancel this call tomorrow and give each of your 30 minutes back. But I will be in touch with each of you individually (via email) over the next few days.
Thank you and I apologize for the inconvenience.
Warm regards,
Aalap
On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM, Aalap Shah <ashah@globalfairness.org> wrote:
Dear Host Committee:
We heard from most people and the best time seems to be:
Wednesday, October 19th at 3:00pm-3:30pm
Dial: 218-936-4141
Access Code 5587365
If possible, please send me any updates on the corporate outreach you have been making before our call. And we would appreciate any help in coming up with a list of individual supporters (that could be approached for $250-$1000 donation - which includes VIP Tickets, Honoree Reception Access, and recognition on our Website and Program Booklet).
Thank you for your time and support - we truly appreciate it. Have a good weekend.
Warm regards,
Aalap
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Aalap Shah <ashah@globalfairness.org> wrote:
Dear Host Committee!
Greetings - I hope this message finds you well. It has been a pleasure connecting with each of you - and thank you for your generous support in helping make the event a success.
First, The Fairness Award website is live! www.fairnessaward.org
We would love your help in promoting the site, adding it your facebook, and getting your network to stop by to check out the latest information about the event.
Second, the Save the Date was sent two weeks ago. And now we will be sending out the official Invitation (via email later this week and via post next week). Tickets are available at $250 VIP Reception and Premium Tickets (Diamond Supporter) and Regular Tickets priced at $40, $15, and $10.
**If there is anyone you would like to ensure gets an invitation (I can cross-reference from our list), please send us their NAME and EMAIL or MAILING ADDRESS.
Finally, we would like to schedule our 3rd Conference Call for the Fairness Award. We wanted to thank everyone for their great help and effort is securing some fantastic partnerships and sponsorships. We wanted to gather next week to discuss a strong push for sponsorships over the next two weeks and to discuss the Fairness Award event updates). Please email me your preferred time to connect (or if neither works for you as well):
Tuesday, October 18th at 11:00am
Wednesday, October at 3:00pm
Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
Aalap
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Aalap Shah
Regional Program Director - South Asia
Global Fairness Initiative
ashah@globalfairness.org
646.299.1890
www.globalfairness.org
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Aalap Shah
Regional Program Director - South Asia
Global Fairness Initiative
ashah@globalfairness.org
646.299.1890
www.globalfairness.org
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