More than 140 Ambassadors Circle members and friends are gathered at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà in Atlanta for the 2010 Annual Executive Briefing and Presidential Reception today. The two-day event, featuring firsthand updates from the Center’s peace and health experts, kicked off with an opening evening reception April 22 followed by Conversations at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, “Improving the Lives of Women Through Public Health Initiatives.”
Founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and former First Lady Rosalynn Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà in 1997, the Ambassadors Circle honors the vision and generosity of individuals who support the Center’s operations and programs with unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more annually.
“Ambassadors Circle members have helped us further our vision of waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope,” said President Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. “Their partnership with us provides some of the world’s most destitute people hope for a better life.”
Prior to the briefing, more than 100 members and friends traveled to Plains, Ga., President Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s hometown, for a special tour with the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃs. Activities included a visit to Maranatha Baptist Church, a play depicting his early life with Rachel Clark, and a stop in historic Warm Springs, Ga., where President Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà launched his campaign for the presidency.
Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Center Photo: A. Wise
Former First Lady Rosalynn Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà talks with Ambassadors Circle members in Plains, Ga.
The relationship between Ambassadors Circle (Annual Fund) members and Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà provides a unique hands-on partnership between donors, the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃs, and the Center’s staff. Roger and Brenda Gibson, Ambassadors Circle members since 2003, are attending this year’s event.
“As members of the Ambassadors Circle, we have enjoyed opportunities to participate in a variety of events that have been awe-inspiring to us. We have been especially moved by the firsthand reports from the amazing members of the staff and board who carry out the mission and programs that we support,” they said.
“These events have really solidified our commitment to Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and its work,” they added. “No other organization has ever expressed the genuine gratitude that we have experienced as members of the Ambassadors Circle. We are honored to be a part of Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s efforts and successes in making the world a better place.”
Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Center Photo: D. Costa
Ambassadors Circle members Brenda and Roger Gibson join Dr. Donald R. Hopkins (left), Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Center Health Programs vice president, following his morning presentation during the 2010 Annual Executive Briefing.
In addition to peace and health program updates and one-on-one interaction with Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Center staff, Ambassadors Circle members are also participating in tours of the newly renovated Jimmy Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Presidential Library and Museum, a question-and-answer time with President and Mrs. Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, and individual photos with Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s co-founders. The annual briefing concludes this evening with a presidential reception in the library lobby.
Ambassadors Circle members enjoy an exclusive relationship with Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and receive an invitation to the annual Executive Briefing and Presidential Reception. Learn more about becoming an Ambassadors Circle member, or join us now and start planning for the 2011 event.
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