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Dear Friend,
You are cordially invited to join the 12th Annual Awards Dinner of the National Albanian American Council (NAAC), which will be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 (6:00PM) at the prestigious Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
This year we honor to Ambassador Frank G. Wisner, Special Envoy of the US Secretary of State to the Kosovo Status Talks, with ‘Hands of Hope Award' - for his historic and unbiased position leading to Kosova's Independence. Moreover, NAAC presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Congressman Eliot L. Engel - for his superior advocacy and legislative work in support of Albanian causes at the US House of Representatives and broader international community.
Ambassador Wisner and Congressman Engel join a reputable list of previous NAAC honorees, which includes President Bill Clinton, Secretaries of State James Baker and Madeleine Albright, Senator Bob Dole, Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin, Head of UNMIK Soren Jessen Petersen and U.S. Army General Wesley K. Clark.
The gala program will feature a special presentation celebrating the legacy of the renowned Albanian, Archbishop Fan S. Noli - an esteemed churchman, poet, composer, author and scholar whose achievements spanned two continents. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Albanian Orthodox Church founded by Fan S. Noli in 1908. Noli also served as Albania's Foreign Minister and Premier in 1924. Moreover, Fan S. Noli represented Albania at the League of Nations, securing international recognition in support of the fledgling state for the first time in the 20th century.
During 2008 Albanian history moved to a new era as Kosova became the world's newest independent state; and Albania became an official member of NATO. These tremendous accomplishments provide us unique opportunities to expand our activities, while also continuing to support Albanians in Macedonia and Montenegro achieving equal economic, political and social opportunities.
With your support, WE can build on these milestones to ensure sustainable peace and prosperity in the Balkans; hence we invite you to join us in embracing the positive integration of Albanians into the global community. Please confirm your participation at this exciting event by reserving your table or ticket now. The 2008 donation amounts are listed below.
Thank you for your continued generosity and partnership.
Warm regards,
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Martin Shkreli
Chairman, Board of Trustees
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Avni Mustafaj
Executive Director |
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Al Foundos & Nino Pjetri
Gala Chairmen |
Lou Foundos
Harry Bajraktari
Richard Lukaj
Halil Mula
Gala Co-Chairs |
$10,000
10 dinner tickets in the honoree's section
10 VIP reception tickets and photos with the honorees
Listing in the program
SPONSOR TABLE
$5,000
10 preferred dinner tickets close to the honoree's section
5 VIP reception tickets and photos with the honorees
Listing in the program
PATRON TABLE
$3,000
10 dinner tickets
2 VIP reception tickets and photos with the honorees
Listing in the program
INDIVIDUAL VIP TICKET
$500
INDIVIDUAL STANDARD TICKET
$300
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Are you going? Sounds like fun and a great honor!!