A Baltic CelebrationThe U.S.- Baltic Foundation15th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Silent Auction

Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 6:30pm
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC

VIP Reception at Danish Ambassador’s Residence, Friday, March 4 at 7:00pm

Ticket reservation attached and available at www.usbaltic.org

For more information call 202-393-3338 or email gala@usbaltic.org

Featuring Invited Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker

Lennart Meri, President of the Republic of Estonia (1992-2002)

With Special Award Presentations To

  • Vygaudas Usackas, Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S.

  • Roberts Grava, Member of the Board, Bank of Latvia

  • Daniel Bain, President of Galvex

    • The event will be filmed for national broadcast on Estonian TV

    Plus

  • Preview of new documentary film “Estonia’s Singing Revolution” by James & Marueen Tusty<>/li
  • Live performance on the sensational new ESTONIA brand grand piano, Forbes called “great piano”, by Julliard graduate Indrek Laul

  • Spectacular Silent Auction featuring exciting travel, hotel/spa and restaurant packages, and original art from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

  • Dinner menu featuring cuisine designed by Baltic celebrity chef

    • Gala guests are also invited to attend the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) Baltic Conference to be held the same day at the Washington Marriott Hotel. Call for details or visit JBANC online at www.jbanc.org

    Sponsorship Packages & Silent Auction Donations

    If you or your company would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities or the Silent Auction please contact Jeff Nelson at 202-393-3338 or jeff@usbaltic.org or visit www.usbaltic.org

    Details

  • Attire: Black-Tie

  • Location: Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC

  • Tickets (a portion of each ticket price is tax-deductible. See www.usbaltic.org for details):
    • $250: includes Reception and Gala Dinner program, plus VIP reception at Danish Ambassadors residence on March 4
    • $175: includes Reception and Gala Dinner program

    Special Hotel Rates, mention “JBANC Conference/USBF Gala”:

  • $129/nightat Wyndham Hotel, reservations 202-429-1700 or 866-850-4088

  • $159/night at Marriott Hotel, reservations 202-872-1500 or 800-228-9290

  • Special rates at Ritz-Carlton, call 800-241-3333 or 202-835-0500 (USBF Gala)

    • About USBF

    The U.S. Baltic Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit institution founded in 1990 to strengthen democracy and free markets in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. USBF unites all American friends of the Baltics to support worthwhile charitable causes. Proceeds from the Gala support USBF programs, including the Ambassadors Council speaker series in the U.S. Capitol. Contributions to USBF are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

    Save the Date: March 5, 2005
    A Baltic Celebration
    Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC

    Jeff Nelson, Executive Director
    THE U.S.- BALTIC FOUNDATION
    Investing in the Future of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
    733 15th St NW Suite 1026
    Washington, DC 20005
    Tel 202-393-3338. Fax 202-393-3388
    jeff@usbaltic.org
    www.usbaltic.org
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    Many, but not all of the participants of the BAFL 2008 Awards Banquet premeeting.
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    Participants to the BAFL Annual Meeting held March 24, 2007 at Laguna Beach. Front row left to right: Angela Nelsas, Vija A. Turjanis. Second row: Aivars Jerumanis Ivars Miculs, Alnis Briedis, Alfreds Raisters. Third row: Nemyra Enck, Maryte Sepikas, Valdis Pavlovskis, Ted Liliensteins. Back: Imants Leitis. Not pictured: Vallis Dzintris and Dace Pavlovskis.
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    BAFL board members were in Washington, DC the first week of March to discuss Baltic issues. Co-President Alnis Briedis, Imants Leitis, Co-President Vija A. Turjanis, and Valdis Pavlovskis met with Samantha Spinney, Congressman Dennis Kucinich's Legislative Assisstant on March 2.
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