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Wednesday 30 April 2008

Wine Tasting & Auction Event for Demining Efforts in Cambodia

Joint Press Release –
Royal Embassy of Cambodia & Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 7620
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Contact:
Press Inquiries: Brendan Adams (412) 848-6454 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Royal Embassy of Cambodia: Rachelle Blasco April 28, 2008
(202) 726-7742 Ext. 20
Wine Tasting & Auction Event for Demining Efforts in Cambodia – May 9, 2008 at Royal Embassy of Cambodia

WHAT & WHO: On May 9, 2008, from 6:30-9:30PM, His Excellency, Sereywath Ek, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United States will be hosting a Wine Tasting & Auction Event for Demining Efforts in Cambodia at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, D.C. in partnership with Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 7620.
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is committed to raising awareness about the landmine issue and raising funds for mine clearance and survivor assistance. Demining efforts contribute to the process of development, preventing damage to the environment and reducing poverty in Cambodia.
TICKETS & REGISTRATION: To purchase your tickets, please visit http://www.rotaract7620.org/.
EVENT DETAILS: The Wine Tasting & Auction Event will include Cambodian delicacies, ample hors d’oeuvres, and will feature Classical Cambodian Dancers. The funds donated through the wine tasting and auction will go towards The Halo Trust’s Foundation Coalition Project 3 to raise much needed funds to remove landmines from 3 villages in the Northwest Region of Cambodia along the K-5 Mine Belt.
Wines will be supplied by Wines of Moldova, whose wine is supplied by Milestii Mici, the largest winery in the world – the Golden Collection – which contains over 1.5 million bottles of wine. Rare and collection wines from Milestii Mici will be presented by Mr. Eugene McCord, Ambassador At Large for the Ambassador to Moldova, Knights of Malta OSJ & President of Moldova Georgia USA Business Center dba Wines of Moldova, company based in Georgia, USA that imports Moldovan Wine to the United States market.
Universal Wines & Spirits of the greater Washington, D.C. area is pleased to supply fine wines from the Brassfield Estate and Winery located in Clearlake Oaks, California. Just north of Napa Valley, the unique combination of minerals in the soil coupled with volcanic terrain are ideal for producing premium grapes, rich with flavor. Over the course of three decades, Jerry Brassfield's estate has cultivated a wide array of multi-award winning wines of all varieties. True to their word, the name Brassfield represents state-of-the-art winemaking at its finest.
PARTNERSHIP: The Royal Embassy of Cambodia and Rotary International have partnered with The HALO Trust, a non-profit de-mining organization previously supported by the late Princess Diana and more recently American Actress & Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations, Angelina Jolie. The U.S. State Department has granted The HALO Trust a $50,000 matching grant for demining efforts in Cambodia - $25,000 to be allotted to Rotary-led projects including this event.
WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Royal Embassy of Cambodia, 4530 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
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His Excellency, Sereywath Ek, Ambassador of the
Kingdom of Cambodia to the United States &
Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 7620
Request the honor of your presence at a
Wine Tasting & Auction Event
For Demining Efforts in Cambodia
May 9, 2008
6:30 – 9: 30 p.m.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia
4530 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Tickets: $125
Requested Dress: Cocktail Attire
Please visit http://www.rotaract7620.org/ by May 2nd to purchase your tickets online or contact district7620@gmail.com.
*All donations are tax deductible through the Rotary Club of
Friendship Heights Foundation, which is established as a 501(c)(3).
The Wine Tasting & Auction Event will include Cambodian delicacies, ample hors d’oeuvres, and will feature
Classical Cambodian Dancers. The funds donated through the cost of admission, wine tasting and auction will
go towards The Halo Trust’s Foundation Coalition Project 3 to raise much needed funds to remove landmines
from 3 villages in the Northwest Region of Cambodia along the K-5 Mine Belt. It is critical to remove these
landmines, as they cause death and injury, limit safe access to food and water, and endanger the agriculturally
productive land.
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is committed to raising awareness about the landmine issue and raising funds
for mine clearance and survivor assistance. Demining efforts contribute to the process of development,
preventing damage to the environment and reducing poverty in Cambodia
Rotary International is a worldwide, non-profit organization that promotes professional development,
international service, community awareness, and fellowship. Rotaract is a program of Rotary International for
young professionals up to the age of thirty that promotes the same ideals as Rotary.
Rotary International demining efforts in Cambodia were initially started by the Seattle 4 Rotary Club in 2003 and
currently have 18 Rotary Clubs around the world involved. Rotary International has partnered with The HALO
Trust, a non-profit demining organization based in Great Britain and the United States. The HALO Trust's
demining efforts were previously supported by the late Princess Diana and more recently American Actress &
Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations, Angelina Jolie. The U.S. State Department has granted The HALO
Trust a $50,000 matching grant for mine action in Cambodia - $25,000 to be allotted to Rotary-led projects
including the District 7620 event.

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