Wednesday, October 1, 2008

MenzFit - 7th Annual Celebration and Auction

Washington Life Magazine - MenzFit - 7th Annual Celebration and Auction


















MenzFit, a non-profit organization that helps men achieve self sufficiency by providing professional clothing, coaching, career development services, and gain long-term employment in the Washington, D.C. area is pleased to announce its 7th Annual Celebration and Auction on Thursday evening, October 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at The Altria Group.

You don't want to miss this "sizzling" hot event as co-hosts Leon Harris, Anchor WJLA ABC 7 News and Paul Wharton, CW TV Fashion Style Expert bring a little Miami heat to our nation's capital!

This year's theme, "South Beach" is sure to be the talk and walk of the town featuring some of Washington's finest men and women on the catwalk at the celebrity fashion show. Additionally, this event will feature a live and silent auction!

Come and enjoy the open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at rsvp@menzfit.org or call Sandra Ross at 202.396.2050. You may also purchase tickets at the door the evening of the event.

We hope that you will join us to help make this event a great success!
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Masters of Ceremony:
Leon Harris and Paul Wharton
6:30PM ~ Doors Open with Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:45PM ~ Welcome and Introductions, Live Auction Begins
8:15PM ~ Celebrity Fashion Show

*** 2008 Designers ***
Rochelle Myers for Ro Elegance Collection
George Clayton Collection
Eric FinnKwab Kustom Clothier Collection
Mi Chiamo Eka Collections Collection

*** Celebrity Models ***
Robin Bronk, Director, Creative Coalitions
David Clark, Realtor
Gary Clark, Former Washington Redskin
Michael Clements, Executive Editor, Washington Life Magazine
Jim Handly, NBC 4 Reporter
Charrisse Jordan, Wife of Washington's Wizard's Coach Eddie Jordan
Derek McGinty, Anchor,
WUSA News 9Miriam Pollin, Charity Works, Executive Director
Mark & Sarah Regis, Owners, Old Angler's Inn
Jamal Simmons, Analyst, CNN
Henok Tesfaye, President, U-Street Parking
Shari Williams, Professional Model

9:00PM ~ Silent Auction Closes
9:30PM ~ Event Concludes
*** After Party at Co Co Sala Restaurant (929 F Street, N.W.)
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Altria Group, Inc. 101 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Suite 400 W Washington, DC
Phone: 2023962050
Email: rsvp@menzfit.org