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FOR ALL OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Thanks to you all, we were able to offer a wonderful evening and a huge ‘HAPPENING’ for all on Election Night 2008. The estimated crowd attending given to me as we shut down that evening by the Director of Saschall was ‘more than 3,500 and close to 4,000’!
I would like to add a personal comment: the evening was exceptional, not only because so many came and shared but also because so many were hoping for the result that was subsequently confirmed. The enormous amount of work done by so many gave us all a chance – Italians and Americans alike – to come together and be together for what all are calling ‘an historical moment’. I am very proud to be a ‘Tuscan- American’ here for 40 years, I am proud to see the American democratic process reconfirmed once again, and I hope with all my heart that ‘we can change’. Thanks again to you all!
FINANCIAL SPONSORS
I would like to thank you in particular because I am well aware of having asked for financial support in a moment which was extremely difficult for many companies and public entities… so to all companies, those who were able to offer major financial sponsorization to those whose support was more modest – thank you:
the Region of Tuscany, the Province of Florence, the American Consulate General and the American Embassy, Federal Express, Coach Europe, Eli Lilly, Palazzo Tornabuoni, Toscana Energia, Castello del Nero, Segis, Cariprato, RFK Foundation, Concerto Hotels, Klab, Red Bull and General Electric Nuova Pignone, together with the patronage of the City of Florence and the City of Prato.
LOTTERY SPONSORS
Thanks to you and your sponsorization of the lottery, we were able to offer to all the chance of winning an exceptional prize during our Election Night extravaganza. Thanks for your wonderful contributions: SWISS AIRLINES e Starhotels, Castello del Nero, Londra Palace Hotel, Thes Tziveli, KLAB, Maggio Fiorentino, CLIDA Centro Linguistico Dante Alighieri, Castello di Castelonicchi e CAR Firenze
Not only did you offer exceptional prizes; you also made it possible for us to increase notably contributions in cash which served to cover our non indifferent costs of the evening.
SERVICE SPONSORS
Thanks to you we had the guarantee of a wonderful evening on Election Night and also a Grand Gala evening at the Grand Hotel on October 28th: Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, McDonalds, Culligan, Sefir Trasporti, Cristina e Renato Ricci – vino il Quercione, Red Bull, Runner Pizza, Ciabatti Ricevimenti, Consorzio Agrario del Mugello e Scuola Alberghiera del Mugello, e Radio Taxi CO.TA.FI
MEDIA PARTNERS
As we all know well, an event without targeted promotion which is wide-spread and professional does not reach the public. Your participation and your professional support was an essential element for us and we give you heartfelt thanks: Rtv38, The Florentine, Intoscana, MICC, il Corriere della Sera e il Corriere fiorentino, L’Airione Multi Studio, RDF e Lady Radio
FRIENDS FROM AMERICAN PROGRAMS IN FLORENCE
With limited finances but with exceptional support and with the participation of many student volunteers, we thank:
Harding University, Richmond University, Fairfield University, New York University e Sarah Lawrence College
A SPECIAL THANKS TO: the members of the Association who took on a vital role and commitment over the past months; all the volunteers and to Democrats Abroad and Jo-Ann White who dedicated ‘bi-partisan’ energy and time willingly; to Aaron Craig, together with Jennifer Norton, Sergio Salaorni and Cristina Gasperi who ‘put it all on stage’ and much more, and to OPENUPCONSULTING, our creative and administrative partner.
Lynn Wiechmann, General Events Coordinator
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