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First American Leadership Awards (FALA)

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FALA Flyer/Registration

14th Annual First American Leadership Awards
Friday, June 13, 2008
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino Scottsdale, AZ

FALA 2008 Dinner Chair
John D. Harris II
Vice President Contracts and Supply Chain Raytheon

FALA is an annual fundraising event of tribute to American Indian economic success and achievements. This event honors the accomplishments and contributions made by American Indians and those who support their economic development and business endeavors. FALA is presented annually by the National Center and is sponsored by corporate Chief Executive Officers. Awards are given in various categories to individuals that have helped facilitate Indian entrepreneurship.

FALA attendees will witness first hand the beauty and culture of live American Indian Entertainment. Past entertainment has included dancers, singers, and drummers that tell the story of Native culture. The FALA 2007 presenting sponsor was Raytheon. Past presenting sponsors include: Arizona Public Service, The Boeing Company, Au’Authum Ki, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank.

What:

First American Tribal Leadership Award
First American Entrepreneurship Award
First American Public Advocate Award
First American Corporate Leadership Award

When:

Friday, June 13, 2008
5:30 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner, Awards, Entertainment

Where:

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
10438 N. Fort McDowell Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85264
(Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation)
(800) 333-3333 (reservations); 800-715-0328 (general); www.radissonfortmcdowellresort.com

Why:

To facilitate the mission of the National Center which is to develop the American Indian private sector. A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Indian Fellowship in Business Student Scholarship Program.

Tables:

Chairman’s Circle			$6,000 (Full page ad)
Silver Circle			$5,000 (Half page ad)
Turquoise Circle			$4,000 (Quarter page ad)
Individual Seat			$400 per ticket
Individual Seat - NCAIED Client		$200 per ticket

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Contact:

For more information please contact:
Phyllis Smith
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Mesa, AZ
Tel: (480) 545-1298 x244
Fax: (480) 545-4208
1-800-4NCAIED (1-800-462-2433)

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