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The Grassroots Ball

By Gayle - Dec 7th, 2008 at 12:26 pm EST

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From: "Jacqueline | Organizing Committee | Grassroots Ball DC 2009"
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:15:12 +0100
To: <jacqueline@grassrootsballdc2009.com>
Subject: Grassroots Ball 2009 - Update Dec 6

Hello everyone,

We know that several days have passed without further news of the ball proceedings, and those of us who are working on organizing, fund-raising and the like want to let you all know where we stand.

After a flurry of early activity to take requests for information, get everyone's names on our emailing list, get a functional website up and available, conduct a search for an available space in Washington capable of accommodating at least 2,000 people, set fund-raising in motion to work to guaranty a deposit on that space and help to off-set the event's costs for ticket prices, and send out preliminary calls for help with graphic design and entertainment, things have shifted gears as we have entered the contract stage. The quiet on the outside might look like nothing is happening, but we are working on a contract with the Reagan Building people and getting the finances in order.

We're also paying close attention to word that the Inaugural Committee is considering grassroots events, and we have had conversations with people close to the campaign that may open the possibility of coordination and cooperation. Their own plans are only just beginning to formulate, and we want to be sure to take all information into consideration as we move through our deliberations.

Please bear with us, if you can but just a little bit longer, and we will be in touch with everyone with further word.

Also, if any of us has neglected to reply to an email (I am afraid that I have let a couple requests for information slip), we apologize. This project has generated a significant number of emails from people with questions and looking to see where we are, and while we try to reply to each and every one, I know I miss the occasional email.

Concerning sponsors, we'd like to send out the appeal one more time. If anyone can sponsor the event at either the $500, $1,000 or $2,000 level, or knows of anyone who might be able to, please bein touch with us. Every sponsor helps to bring the ticket prices down in keeping with a "grassroots" event. We'd be happy to get you the sponsorship benefits information. A couple of you mentioned people you know who might be interested. We'd be happy to get a copy of our sponsor solicitation letter to you for them. Thanks again, on behalf of all of us, to those of you who have become sponsors.

Thanks for your patience.

Best,

The Grassroots Inauguration Ball 2009 Organizing Committee
Mary Ritter, Russell Miller, Jacqueline Ashton de Floris

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