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 humanitarianism, 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 supportive 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.

We are pleased to announce that the 2009 Opening Doors Award Nominations are in, and we salute our prior program participants in their efforts on the Nominations Committee in presenting us with a very distinguished and deserving group of 2009 honorees.

PRIOR PARTICIPANTS AT A GLANCE:

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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 Award-Winning Actor Andy Garcia; Congressmember Lucille Roybal-Allard; Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi; ABC's Ugly Betty Cast; NBC's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cast; Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti; Dr. Robert Biller, Former Chair of the California Student Aid Commission; U.S. Congressmember Diane Watson; Entertainer & Living Legend Chaka Khan; Entertainer & Actor Isaac Hayes; Highly-Acclaimed Actor & Producer Bill Duke; Latin Jazz Pioneer Poncho Sanchez; Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke; Award-Winning Actress Angela Bassett; Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; California State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass; State Controller John Chiang; Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett, Jr.; Award-Winning Actor Edward James Olmos; U.S. Congressmember Judy Chu; and many others.

PRIOR GALA PHOTO GALLERY

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WHEN:

Friday, November 6, 2009

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 11/3/09)
$350.00 (Purchase After 11/3/09)

VIP ADMISSION: Individual Ticket Purchase:

$375.00 In Advance (Purchase By 11/3/09)
$400.00 (Purchase After 11/3/09)
NOTE: VIP Ticket Purchasers Access VIP Reception & VIP Ball Room 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