The 5th Anniversary Gala has arrived!

NOVEMBER 6, 2008


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Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors, National Advisory Board, & National Celebrity Spokesperson, Actress & Producer Tatyana Ali Presents:





EVENT OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

Highly-Acclaimed Celebrities, Educational Leaders, Policy-Makers, Corporate Executives, and residents from around the Nation converge on downtown Los Angeles as we present the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. "Best & the Brightest" scholarship recipients, along with distinguished award presentations to individuals, companies, and institutions that have made monumental contributions in the areas of education, diversity, and leadership development, the core value commitments championed by Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc..

This star-studded affair supported by corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and others committed to these same values, is one of Southern California's most prestigious benefit galas, which generates funding to administer a distinguished wrap-around service delivery structured scholarship program each year to deserving students from the diverse communities of Southern California. Funds not only provide scholars with financial assistance to offset financial costs associated with a quality college education, but also has integrated essential leadership development services and resources within the program to transition these deserving students effectively into leadership in the workplace with excellence and efficiency!

From the moment of arrival to the world-class Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, former home to the Oscars, guests of this star-studded affair are greeted with a level of hospitality that is ranked superb. Breath-taking event receptions offer distinguished and memorable opportunities for guests to network and establish relationships with the world's most notable newsmakers under one roof. The elegant gala ballroom commands a spectacular night of showcasing the next generation of leadership, first-class entertainment, and a powerful presence of support for an organization that has emerged as the Nation's premiere resource for educating and professionally developing the next generation of leadership in public service related fields.


SPECIAL GUESTS AND/OR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

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Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali

Actress & Producer National Celebrity Spokesperson Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.
Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Emmy Award-
Winning Actor
& Advocate
2008 Honoree
Jason Seward

Jason L. Seward

Founder & Chairman
Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.
Program Participant


John Garamendi

The Honorable John Garamendi

Lieutenant Governor State of California Program Participant
William (Bill) Fujioka

William Fujioka

CEO
County of L.A.
Honorary Chair &
Program Participant
Wendy Greuel

The Honorable Wendy Greuel

President Pro Tem Los Angeles City Council


City Club on Bunker Hill

City Club
on Bunker Hill

Champion of Diversity
2008 Honoree
Brent Burton

Brent Burton

President
Stentorians
2008 Honoree
UCLA School of Public Affairs

UCLA School of Public Affairs

2008 Honoree


Howard Hewett

Howard Hewett

R&B Entertainer
Special Guest
City of Compton

City of Compton

2008 Honoree
Poncho Sanchez

Poncho Sanchez

Latin Jazz Entertainer
Special Guest


Judy Chu

The Honorable Judy Chu

Chair
California Board of Equalization
Special Guest
Linda Sanchez

The Honorable Linda Sanchez

Congressmember, 39th District
Program Participant
Bernard Parks

The Honorable Bernard Parks

City Councilmember, 8th District
City of Los Angeles
Special Guest


Bill Duke

Bill Duke

Actor & Producer
Special Guest
Chris Schauble

Chris Schauble

NBC4 Anchor
Master of Ceremonies
Jan Perry

The Honorable
Jan Perry

City Councilmember, 9th District
City of Los Angeles
Program Participant


ACCESS MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Take a trip down memory lane by accessing the photo gallery section link below. In prior year galas, attendees have included, but have not been limited to Congressmember Lucille Roybal-Allard; Ugly Betty Series Star Actor Tony Plana; The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cast; Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, Carol Liu, California State Assemblymember & Former Chair of the Committee on Higher Education; Dr. Robert Biller, Former Chair of the California Student Aid Commission; Entertainer & Living Legend Chaka Khan; Entertainer & Actor Isaac Hayes, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke; Actor Andy Garcia; Award-Winning Actress Angela Bassett; State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas; California State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass; State Controller John Chiang; Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett, Jr.; Board of Equalization Member Judy Chu; and many others.


PRIOR GALA PHOTO GALLERY

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WHEN:

Thursday, November 6, 2008


WHERE:

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012


TIME:

General Reception 6:00p.m.
VIP Reception 6:00p.m.
Dinner 7:00p.m.


GENERAL ADMISSION: Individual Ticket Purchase:

$300.00 In Advance (Purchase By 11/3/08)
$350.00 (Purchase After 11/3/08)


VIP ADMISSION: Individual Ticket Purchase:

$375.00 In Advance (Purchase By 11/3/08)
$400.00 (Purchase After 11/3/08)
NOTE: VIP Ticket Purchasers Access VIP Reception & VIP Seating Accommodations




NOTE:

Your Donation is tax deductible, as Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Nonpartisan, Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation


MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.
Attention: Vicente Ching, VP of Finance/Treasurer
5482 Wilshire Boulevard, #115, Los Angeles, CA 90036


DUE TO ENFORCED SECURITY MEASURES
AND LIMITED SEATS, EARLY RSVP
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED AT (323) 939-9549
OR EMAIL at RSVP@millennium-momentum.org


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