For Immediate Release
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FAMU Young Alumni to Host Happy Hour at
The Park at Fourteenth
Thursday, September 16th 2010
Washington DC (Sept 13, 2010)- FAMU Young Alumni and friends are coming together Thursday, September 16th at The Park at Fourteenth for a Pre-Game Kickoff to the FAMU vs. Howard Game. Fellow Rattlers, co-workers, and friends are welcome, and admission is complimentary. The aim is to fellowship, network, and raise awareness of upcoming events and causes.
Organizers are the FAMU Young Alumni Committee (DC) & Urbane Lifestyle & Entertainment Group. The event will feature R&B Star John Legend as well as a host of dignitaries in town for Congressional Black Caucus’ ALC Week. The host committee for the event includes LaToya Grant, Alsean Bryant, Dana Montgomery, Shenena Armstrong, Ashley Brown, Gary Banks, Apuje Kalu, Charetta Oliver, Aimee Garner, Ashley Robinson, Whitney Warrick, Ted Daniels, Nzinga Smith, Terrence Bufford, Aaron Brown, Kendra Lee, Shawntrell Smith, Jill Jones, Jamahl Grace, Hakimu Davidson, Jokera McNeil and Jimmy Thomas.
The happy hour is a kick-off event to the FAMU vs. Howard Game. The game will be held at Howard University’s Greene Stadium in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Game tickets are $27.50 and can be purchased here. By purchasing tickets from the FAMU Alumni Association, a portion of the proceeds will go towards FAMU Athletics.
In an effort to quantify FAMU Alumni in the DC Metro Area, Rattlers are strongly encouraged to go here and complete the brief four (4) question form. Additionally, this will serve as an RSVP for Thursday's event. Friends and family of FAMU Rattlers may RSVP by visiting http://urbaneworldwide.com.
The Park at Fourteenth is located at 920 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. Doors open at 6pm. Upon entry, please ask the doormen for specifics on the FAMU Young Alumni Happy Hour. There will be a designate wristband and floor access for Rattlers and friends.
About FAMU Alumni Association: The mission of the Washington, D. C. Chapter is to act as a direct support unit of Florida A & M University by providing a forum for Alumni and the community to plan and implement procedures to enhance and insure the continual existence of Florida A & M University as a viable charitable and educational .
About Young Alumni Movement: The Young Alumni Movement (YAM) is a fully functioning auxiliary organization to the National Alumni, to recruit alumni under 36 years of age to become active members of the National Alumni Association, and raise funds that solve immediate needs at the university through a series of high-quality activities. For more information, visit http://youngalumnimovement.com.
About The Park at Fourteenth: The Park at Fourteenth (www.theparkat14th.com) is where art and nature are part of the scene. The Park is a classy restaurant, lounge, and party place located opposite Franklin Square. It is loaded with eye-appeal - polished wood, gorgeous blown-glass chandeliers and treetop views of greenery from its many window seats. Its exhibition kitchen turns out mid-priced, updated American classics, while the top two floors are devoted to a lounge. DJs spin from Thursday through Sunday. The Park easily transforms into private event space that can host anything from a business briefing to a social gala.
Event Information
Thurs, September 16th
FAMU Alumni and Friends Happy Hour at The Park
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Admission: Complimentary with RSVP.
Rattlers RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/dcrattlers
Friends and Family: http://urbaneworldwide.com
Sat, September 18th
FAMU vs. Howard Football Game
Howard University’s Greene Stadium
Washington, DC 20059
Kickoff is 1pm
Tickets are available: Click Here
Any questions regarding the football game tickets or post-game social, contact Dwayne Clarke at (c) 850-212-7479 or (e) clarke.dwayne@gmail.com.
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