Monday, March 29, 2010

News from Connecticut

I’m very happy that my brother Rodney will be coming down from Connecticut for the weekend festivities in May. My good friend Kevin, from my hometown of Wallingford, CT, will be my point man back home. Kevin was my brother Mark’s best friend, and they were like brothers. Kevin will be supporting the Campaign by placing posters in his various drycleaning stores, and encouraging his friends, clients, and associates to contribute.

Final details for our events will be announced this week! Check back for the updates, and register right away! And, encourage your friends and contacts to do the same!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Kickoff Event and First Sponsor!

What an incredible evening, meeting the little girl and boy of the year, and hearing about their family's struggles during their battles against blood cancer. The experience made me realize how important this Campaign is to so many people, young and old.

Today was the second full day of our Campaign, and I'm very excited with the warm reception I have experienced from others who have noticed my Man of the Year lapel pin. I have secured our first corporate sponsor, and am very confident that others will follow, especially with the help of such a great Team!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Great team planning in the works!

Team Williams has had two fantastic planning meetings, and a third is on our calendars. As well as and email and letter-writing campaign, we have decided to focus on two large fundraising events. We're planning "Margaritas at Somerhill" for the evening of Saturday, May 1st; and "Golf Outing at Crooked Creek" for Monday, May 3rd. We hope you'll join us for both of these great events!

You don't want to miss the opportunity to sip Margaritas in the beautiful Somerhill Gallery in Durham. We will have light appetizers, as well as an amazing jazz trio for your entertainment. We hope to also have a silent auction for your shopping pleasure!

And for you golfers, Crooked Creek Golf Course in Fuquay Varina is as beautiful as it is challenging. The day will be include golf, cart, range balls, lunch, beverages (including unlimited beer), and more!

We're working on the details, and will post them as soon as they are available. Until then, please save the dates!

We will have a number of sponsorship opportunities available for the Golf Outing as well as at "Margaritas at Somerhill". We are also seeking live and silent auction items. Please let me know if you're able to help us out, or have a great connection.

There are 12 candidates competing in the Triangle, for the titles of Man of the Year, and Woman of the Year. We are not allowed to reveal our fundraising totals throughout the Campaign, and so the announcement of the winner will be a surprise to everyone on June 10th!

Please become a follower of our Team Williams blog! We'd love to keep you posted on event details as they become finalized.