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Supporting the launch of ITZNOTOK will be Washington DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and School Board Chancellor Michelle Rhee. Within the community support of ITZNOTOK Washington, DC is growing fast. The Zanzibar on the Waterfront and each of its seven prominent and influential owners agreed without hesitation to support this effort to reach our Nation's struggling youth. The Zanzibar, located at 700 Water Street, S.W. Washington DC 20024 will host the Red Carpet Fundraising Event and Silent Auction. Silent Auction items include a NFL Monday Night VIP Ultimate Fan Experience for Two.( Baltimore Ravens against the Indianapolis Colts in Baltimore, Maryland), autographed LeBron James Basketball and much more. "This is more than an event," offered Zita Hawkins, Special Events Coordinator for the Zanzibar, "This is a special day for all youth... Zanzibar is happy to support ITZNOTOK, because it's not okay. This is a red carpet issue; it matters now."
To attend the Red Carpet Lunch email: ITZNOTOKlunch@nationalalliances.com or phone 202-904-2302.
Itinerary
ITZNOTOK Washington DC will launch on October 30, 2007 with the following event day festivities:
9:00 - 9:30
Anacostia Senior High School - ITZNOTOK Student Body Presentation
Student Body Speakers: Caron Butler, Washington Wizards / Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
9:45 - 10:30
Anacostia Senior High School - ITZNOTOK Student Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion hosted by: Tigger - Television and Radio Personality
Panel Participants: Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins - Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow from Family Matters)
11:00 - 11:45
National Press Conference
Hosted by: Mayor Fenty, Chancellor Rhree, the National Alliance to End Abuse and Clinton Portis.
12:30 - 2:00
Red Carpet Lunch / Silent Auction
A ticket must be obtained to attend the Fundraising Lunch, this is private, however we will offer a
private area for press to have pre-arranged interviews with ITZNOTOK participants.
A Complimentary Buffet will be made available for members of the press that support the Red Carpet themed event.
Silent Auction items include: NFL Monday Night VIP Experience, (Baltimore Ravens against Indianapolis Colts in Baltimore)
LeBron James Autographed Basketball and items personally autographed by Clinton Portis. Will Smith and Queen Latifah will also have something available to bid on to support the efforts of ITZNOTOK.
You're not responsible but your decision to help is. Thank you