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PRESS RELEASE
Monday, January 3, 2005
AGBU YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RAISE $3,000 FOR AGBU CHILDREN’S CENTERS IN
ARMENIA! AGBU-YPNC TO HOST 6th ANNUAL “WINTER GALA GETAWAY WEEKEND”
ON JANUARY 28-30, 2005 IN DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CA – In anticipation of the sixth annual “Winter Gala
Getaway Weekend” from January 28-30th in downtown San Francisco, AGBU
Young Professionals of Northern California got a head start on
November 12th. A successful fundraiser was held at a new lounge in San
Francisco and raised $3,000 for the AGBU Children’s Centers in
Armenia.
Armenians and their friends came out to “Blend,” a new trendy hotspot
in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach. Guests arrived throughout
the evening and were greeted with a great mix of people and live
music. Along with funds raised for the AGBU Children’s Centers, the
evening was an opportunity to offer the details of the highly
anticipated “Winter Gala Getaway Weekend” set for January 28-30, 2005.
This three-day weekend extravaganza will kick off on Friday January
28th at Schroeder’s with a live DJ for guests to meet, mingle and
dance. During the day on Saturday guests will have the opportunity to
walk around beautiful San Francisco, shop, ride cable cars or visit
Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Saturday night’s Winter
Gala will take place at The Lodge in the Regency Building. The evening
begins with a cocktail hour, followed by a gourmet dinner and then
dancing to George Baghdoyan’s band. The festivities conclude on Sunday
with a farewell brunch. Stay tuned for more detailed information.
Guests will stay at Hotel Nikko on Union Square where they will enjoy
the finest in luxury accommodations. To reserve your room, call
reservations at 1-800-645-5687 or 415-394-111 and mention code:
AGBU. The special room rate of $155+tax, is available until December
24th and while rooms remain! Reserve your rooms now so you don’t miss
out on this unique opportunity to stay in one of San Francisco’s top
hotels.
For more information about the weekend, please contact Sako
Soghomonian at [email protected] or (510) 259-7737, or visit
our website