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WINE TASTING & AUCTION EVENT
On May 9, 2008, from 6:30-9:30PM, several Rotaract Clubs throughout Rotary International District 7620 will be hosting a Wine Tasting & Auction Event for Cambodian Demining Efforts at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, D.C. His Excellency Sereywath Ek, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United States, has graciously offered the venue for the event. Please visit the following link for directions to the Embassy: www.embassyofcambodia.org/contact.htm.
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is committed to raising awareness about
the landmine issue and raising funds for mine clearance and survivor
assistance. Demining efforts contribute to the process of
development, preventing damage to the environment and reducing poverty
in Cambodia.
The Wine Tasting & Auction Event will include Cambodian delicacies, ample hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment will feature Classical Cambodian Dancers. The funds donated through the cost of admission, wine tasting and auction will go towards The Halo Trust’s 
Foundation Coalition Project 3 to raise much needed funds to remove landmines from 3 villages in the Northwest Region of Cambodia along the K-5 Mine Belt. It is critical to remove these landmines, as they cause death and injury, limit safe access to food and water, and endanger the agriculturally productive land.
Wines will be supplied from a number of vineyard and wine distributors including Wines of Moldova, whose wine is supplied by Milestii Mici, the largest winery in the world – the Golden Collection – which contains over 1.5 million bottles of wine. Rare and collection wines from Milestii Mici will be presented by Mr. Eugene McCord, President of Moldova Georgia USA Business Center dba Wines of Moldova, company based in Georgia, USA that imports Moldovan Wine to the United States market.
Universal Wines & Spirits of the greater Washington, D.C. area is pleased to supply fine wines from the Brassfield Estate and Winery located in Clearlake Oaks, California. Just north of Napa Valley, the unique combination of minerals in the soil coupled with volcanic terrain are ideal for producing premium grapes, rich with flavor. Over the course of three decades, Jerry Brassfield's estate has cultivated a wide array of multi-award winning wines of all varieties. True to their word, the name Brassfield represents state-of-the-art winemaking at its finest.
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REQUESTED DRESS
Cocktail Attire
MONETARY DONATIONS
Please make checks payable to the Rotary Club of Friendship Heights Foundation (write Cambodian Mine Action in memo) and mail to the following address:
Rotary Club of Friendship Heights Foundation
c/o Brendan Adams
11801 Rockville Pike, #305
North Bethesda, MD 20852
*All donations are tax deductible through the Rotary Club of Friendship Heights Foundation, which is established as a 501(c)(3). If you would like a receipt or have questions, please contact Brendan Adams at (412) 848-6454.
TICKETS & REGISTRATION
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Please reserve your tickets soon, as there will only be 200 tickets available for sale.
*Cancellation Policy – Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancellations or refunds for online tickets.
BRIEF HISTORY & BACKGROUND
Rotary International Mine Action in Cambodia was initially started by the Seattle 4 Rotary Club in 2003 and currently has 18 Rotary Clubs around the world involved. Rotary International has partnered with The HALO Trust, a non-profit de-mining organization based in Great Britain and the United States. The HALO Trust's de-mining efforts were previously supported by the late Princess Diana and more recently American Actress & Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations, Angelina Jolie. The U.S. State Department has granted The HALO Trust a $50,000 matching grant for mine action in Cambodia - $25,000 to be allotted to Rotary-led projects including the District 7620 event.
U.S. State Department – Office of Weapons Removal & Abatement – Statement of Support for Rotary International Mine Action Efforts – “Recognizes and is grateful for the continued dedication and involvement of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in mine action” - Click here for full press release.
ROTARY CLUB SPONSORS:
Platinum Sponsorship: Rotary Club of Friendship Heights & Rotary Club of Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Gold Sponsorship: Rotary Club of Columbia, Rotary Club of Bladensburg, & Rotary Club of Baltimore City
Silver Sponsorship: Rotary Club of Captiol Hill, Rotary Club of College Park, & Rotary Club of Potomac
Bronze: Rotary Club of Ellicott City
*Platinum- $2,000+, Gold- $1,000-$1,999, Silver - $500-$999, Bronze- $100-$499
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