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To: Adam Johansson [[email protected]]
From: Kristina Hausmann [[email protected]]
Date: February 17
Subject: Urgent event update
Dear Mr. Johansson,
There are some changes to the schedule for tonight's fundraising event.
Professor Trevelyan's flight from San Francisco has been delayed. He will not be able to arrive at the venue in time to speak during his original time slot. So, we will serve dinner 20 minutes early, and Mr. Trevelyan can speak immediately after. Now, the schedule has already been sent out, and we have no time to reprint it anyway. Consequently, it would be good if you could briefly mention these changes when you give your talk.
I'll be at the venue in about 15 minutes to make sure preparations are going smoothly and to meet with the caterers and help them set up. If you have any questions, call me at 555-7246.
Best wishes,
Kristina Hausmann______________________________________________
Helping Houses
Homeless Shelter
Fundraising Event
February 17
7:15 P.M. ----- Opening remarks will be given by Adam Johansson, director of Helping Houses.
7:30 P.M. ----- Performance: The Denver Public Schools Choir will sing several songs, including pop, classical, and gospel numbers.
8:00 P.M. ----- Talk: Professor John Trevelyan of Bay Area University will discuss the impacts of homelessness on society and why social and financial support is so urgently needed.
8:20 P.M. ----- Dinner and dessert will be served.
9:30 P.M. ----- Charity auction: Some of our lots this year include a two-night stay at the Carruthers Hotel, brand-new tablet computers donated by the Delft Corporation, and a signed jersey from the Colorado Coyotes baseball team.
10:15 P.M. ----- Performance: Comedian Darren Benedict will do a stand-up routine for guests.
10:40 P.M. ----- Performance: Singer-songwriter Kate Barton will treat us to some music from her new album, A Murmur in Time.
11:00 P.M. ----- Denver mayor Tania Groot will deliver brief closing remarks______________________________________________
Event Raises Funds for a Good Cause
During a fundraiser held at the Carruthers Hotel over the weekend, invited guests donated close to $25,000 for the continued operation of Helping Houses. Established 24 years ago, the organization has assisted homeless around the region in finding food, accommodation, counseling, and employment. Guests were presented with short talks, a selection of performances, and a banquet dinner. Mayor Tania Groot, who was in attendance, said, "It is our duty as a community to care for those less fortunate." She also presented the director of Helping Houses with a check from the city for an additional donation of $15,000. Corporate and private donations are still being accepted and can be made by visiting www.helpinghousesshelter.org/donate.
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