Fundraiser Gala Plans To Celebrate
201 Years of Haitian Independence
To Benefit Fruit Tree Planting in Haiti To Aid
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In The Country's Environmental Reconstruction
New York , NY --On Saturday, May 14, 2005 , The Haitian Independence Committee will host a 201st Haitian Independence Celebration Fundraising Ball at The Puck Building (Corner of Houston in historic SoHo ) in New York City at 295 Lafayette Street . The theme: “A Celebration of the 201st Anniversary of Haitian Independence And a New Vision for the Future, One Person, One Tree At A Time.”
Planned to honor the Haitian Flag Day, the gala will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the evening will feature gourmet cuisine, cultural entertainment and dancing. There will be a presentation by the Prime Minister of Haiti, His Excellency Gerard Latortue and by Felix Augustin , Consul General of the Haitian Consulate in New York . Eliassaint Magloire , an Agronomist with ORE , will be receiving an award in recognition of their successful environmental efforts and Daniel Laroche, M.D., President, Empire State Medical Association, NYS affiliate, National Medical Association is serving as Master of Ceremonies.
Proceeds from the event will go towards planting fruit trees in Haiti to aid in the country's environmental reconstruction via the Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Environment, A US-based non profit 501c3 organization ( www.oreworld.org ).
The event is co-sponsored by the Haitian Consulate, Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad, the Haitian Times , and the National Medical Association. Advance tickets are $200.00 and $250 at the door. Corporate tables are also available. This special occasion offers an opportunity for networking between professionals and business leaders in a fun, glamorous evening with the charm and gaiety of the Creole and a rich cultural mix.
For more information on the gala program please contact the event coordinator, Debert Cook, CMP at (212) 571-6559, ext. 11.
Sponsored by 
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Celebration of Haiti 's 201st Year of Independence
Gala Fundraiser
“A Celebration of the 201 st Anniversary of Haitian Independence
And a New Vision for the Future, One Person, One Tree At A Time.”
May 14, 2005
Sponsor Benefit Packages
As a sponsor for the Celebration of Haiti's 201st Year of Independence Gala Fundraiser hosted by The Haitian Independence Committee your company will be provided direct access to over 500 accomplished consumers including corporate leaders and decision-makers in the Caribbean community. During the program the host will actively mention your support and introduce your product, brand, service or program to distinguished members in attendance. You will also receive the following benefits:
Platinum Package 
$25,000
Exclusive Dinner Sponsor
• VIP meeting with gala organizers and special guests
• 1 full page color ad in the dinner Program Journal
• Sponsor recognition award presented during the awards portion of the dinner program
• Sponsor included in all promotional materials and on website
• Ten complimentary dinner tickets with premier seating
• Free samples of company products/services/literature at event
Gold Package - $15,000
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
• 1 Corporate Gold full page ad in the dinner Program Journal
• Sponsor included in all promotional materials and Website
• Sponsor recognition award presented during the awards portion of the dinner program
• Ten complimentary dinner tickets with premier seating
• Free samples of company products/services/literature at event
Silver Package - $10,000
• 1 Corporate Gold full page ad in the dinner Program Journal
• Sponsor included in all promotional materials and website
• Ten complimentary dinner tickets with premier seating
Bronze Package - $5,000
• 1 Corporate Gold full page ad in the dinner Program Journal
• Sponsor included in all promotional materials
• Five complimentary dinner tickets with premier seating
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The officers of this section are always delighted and ready to provide you with useful tips and information to help you understand Haiti’s general culture prepare for a wonderful trip or work on your other goals.
The cultural and community services have for mission to:
- Arranging cultural exchanges between the citizens of Haiti, Haitian immigrants, and citizens of other countries, including those who are the friends of Haiti.
- Maintaining contacts with cultural and social organizations.
- Nurturing the Haitian culture among the Haitian Americans in New York.
- Providing advice on cultural immersion tours to Haiti.
- Organizing, giving out information and participating in the cultural events in our jurisdiction.
- Identifying the institutions that can help or facilitate the integration of new Haitian immigrants with services such as school, churches and hospitals.
- Maintaining a special contact with the Haitian press, Haitian artists, teachers, students and organizations dedicated to providing services to the Haitian community.
- Providing information to experts and researchers on Haitian art, history, cooking, aircraft, religion, language and politics .
- Mobilizing the resources of the Haitian community and the Friends of Haiti to come to the aid of victims of disasters such as floods and hurricanes.
- Serving as a liaison between regional associations and the Haitian government.
*Maintain friendly relations with the media, professional and cultural associations.
*Organize, promote, participate in events of interest to the Haitian Community.
*Coordinate disaster relief effort with community organizations and assist humanitarian endeavors on behalf of the victims.