What Matters: A Diverse and Engaged Community - May 5, 2010

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Kelly Mauldin Harrell
Director of Communications

919.474.8370 ext:125
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May 03, 2010

What Matters Event for Regional Leaders to feature Cokie & Steven Roberts
Triangle Community Foundation’s First Annual Benefit Dinner to support community outreach efforts

For Immediate Release:
Durham, NC
WHAT: What Matters: A Diverse and Engaged Community
An annual gathering of regional leaders and residents to explore issues critical to life in the Triangle. This year we look at Growth, Diversity & Innovation.

WHO: Cokie and Steven Roberts, Nationally renowned journalists
David Crabtree, WRAL-TV Anchor, Emcee

WHERE: Raleigh Marriott City Center in Downtown Raleigh
Directions and parking information for the hotel can be found at:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/rdumc-raleigh-marriott-city-center/

WHEN: May 5, 2010 – 5:00 pm – 9:30pm

VIP Reception (5:30 pm)
Speakers include:
Keynote Speakers Cokie & Steven Roberts
Jack Clayton - Wachovia A Wells Fargo Company, Presenting Sponsor;

Keynote Presentation, Dinner, Award Celebration (6:00 pm - 8:30pm)
Keynote conversation: Steve and Cokie Roberts,
Moderated by: Mary Braxton-Joseph, award-winning journalist

Speakers include:
Phail Wynn & Andrea Bazan - Triangle Community Foundation
Bill Shore - GlaxoSmithKline, Platinum Sponsor
Kevin Trapani - The Redwoods Group Foundation, Innovation Award Sponsor

Program to be followed by a book signing with Steven and Cokie Roberts and a dessert reception.

Please Note: Requests for interviews with Steven and Cokie Roberts must be made in advance. Please contact Kelly Harrell, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (919) 474-8370 if you are interested in attending the event and/or interviewing speakers and/or attendees.

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