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		<description><![CDATA[MEDC&#8217;s 2010 Annual Awards Celebration &#38; Banquet
Register to attend: Please join us for a fabulous evening to celebrate the rich diversity and history of MEDC, to recognize and honor those who have dedicated their lives to work and fight for equality, equity and social justice with/for people of color. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">MEDC&#8217;s 2010 Annual Awards Celebration &amp; Banquet</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Register to attend: Please join us for a fabulous evening to celebrate the rich diversity and history of MEDC, to recognize and honor </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">those who have dedicated their lives to work and fight for equality, equity and social justice with/for people of color. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Join us to fellowship, laugh, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">break bre</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">ad and wine and dine on the best Buffet that the Muckleshoot Tribe has to offer to all of those who attend to support MEDC.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 2010</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">4:30PM-8:00PM</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Muckleshoot Casino Banquet Room</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">2401 Auburn Way S. Auburn, WA 98002</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Please click here to register:</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>  </strong><strong><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2owqkwjd7e84e48" target="_blank">http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2owqkwjd7e84e48</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></em></strong><span style="color: #000000;">For information regarding sponsorships, please contact Karen Besserman at <a href="mailto:karen@bessermanassociates.com">karen@bessermanassociates.com</a>. </span></p>
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		<title>Please join MEDC on UNITY DAY 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join MEDC for Unity Day 2010 in Olympia! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is Unity Day? </strong></p>
<p>Unity Day is MEDC’s<strong> </strong>annual sponsored event that provides you with an opportunity to meet with key state Legislators and speak up about important issue impacting communities of color.  Unity Day creates opportunities for MEDC members and partners to help shape and influence Washington State legislative policies. </p>
<p><strong>When is Unity Day 2010?</strong></p>
<p>Wednesday,  January 27th, 2010</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Where will Unity Day take place? </strong></p>
<p>Unity Day 2010  will be held at the John Cherberg Building on the Capital Campus in Olympia, WA.                                                                                                                 </p>
<p>Meeting with Legislators will be throughout the day.  Please contact Dorry Elias-Garcia  at MEDC if you would like to meet with your legislator.</p>
<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: </strong></p>
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<li>The meetings are scheduled throughout the day from 9am– 5pm in 15 to 30 minute increments.Participants can attend various scheduled meetings with legislators during this time. </li>
<li>Please begin your day with us at the John Cherberg Building conference rooms B &amp; C at 8:30 a.m. We will have a briefing at this time outlining the day’s events and schedule.</li>
<li>PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT host a reception this year. We will have box lunches available for MEDC and Ally members.</li>
<li>Participants will be provided with information regarding each of the MEDC supported positions and endorsements.</li>
<li>Participants will be able to leave detailed information regarding MEDC’s positions, endorsements and agency information with each legislator.</li>
<li>A follow up form will be provided to participants to assure all information requested can be provided to the  appropriate legislator at a later date. The follow up form can be returned to MEDC staff at the completion of the day. </li>
<li>We will have refreshments available all day.</li>
<li>Join us for Unity Day all day, half of the day, or just for the reception</li>
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<p>If you plan to participate, please RSVP by January 23, 2009. RSVP via email to: <a href="mailto:delias-garcia@medcofkc.org">delias-garcia@medcofkc.org</a> or via telephone at (206) 325-2542.</p>
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		<title>Dorry Elias Garcia has been awarded the Distinguished Community Award</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MEDC&#8217;s Executive Director, Dorry Elias Garcia has been awarded the Distinguished Community Award, by the Multicultural Alumni Partnership and the University of Washington Alumni Association.
Please join Dorry on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at Bridging the Gap Breakfast. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://go.washington.edu/uwaa/events/2009map_breakfast/details.tcl

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MEDC&#8217;s Executive Director, Dorry Elias Garcia has been awarded the Distinguished Community Award, by the Multicultural Alumni Partnership and the University of Washington Alumni Association.</p>
<p>Please join Dorry on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at Bridging the Gap Breakfast. To purchase tickets, please visit: <a href="https://go.washington.edu/uwaa/events/2009map_breakfast/details.tcl" target="_blank">https://go.washington.edu/uwaa/events/2009map_breakfast/details.tcl</a></p>
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