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Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Annual Awards Luncheon Planning Committee
September 6, 2017 Conference Call
AGENDA
Call to order
Review plans so far for awards luncheon:
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Date: Saturday, October 14th
Location: St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston
Keynote speaker: David Bruck
Award recipients:
— Citizen Advocate of the Y ear: Rob Lee of Charlottesville
Caterer: Lucia’s Italian Restaurant
Tickets: $25 each or $175 for table with eight seats
Idea of a second award:
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Lifetime achievement award for keynote speaker David Bruck
If yes, do we make this a surprise at the luncheon?
Review list of luncheon invitation recipients (249 people):
VADP major donors from past two years
Potential major donors
Current, former, & potential board members
Norther Virginia regional leaders
Additional invitations will be available at the 9/16 board meeting
Review proposed luncheon menu ($703 plus taxes / $10 per person):
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Spinach lasagna (feeds 25)
Eggplant parmesan (feeds 25)
Chicken parmesan & penne marinara (feeds 25)
Garden salad
Garlic bread
Italian cookies & pastries
Any revisions to the proposed menu???
— Could save $100 by having an entirely vegetarian menu
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8:25pm _Local person to meet with parish representative & caterer Virginia Podboy
“ Tour facility & identify potential problems
“ Clarify what caterer will bring & do at the event
“+ Identify what VADP volunteers will need to do
8:30pm Ticket sales & promotion Virginia Podboy
+ Table sponsorships
* Donated tickets for law school students
8:35pm Donation needs Virginia Podboy
“+ Beverages
“ Ice
* Coffee / tea
“Pitchers for beverages
«+ Disposable plates/cups/cutlery/napkins
“ Tablecloths ???
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8:45pm Volunteer opportunities Virginia Podboy
“> Event set-up
“ Registration table
« Servers for buffet line & drinks
“ Gift for keynote speaker
“Other ???
8:50pm _ Review of draft event budget Michael Stone
8:55pm When should the planning team confer again? Michael Stone
9:00pm Adjourn Virginia Podboy