Dear Friends and Supporters:
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Norwich Branch is celebrating
sixty years of advocating for equality, justice and civil rights for all people. As we work to recover and rebuild
post-pandemic, we want to express our sincere thanks to you for your continued support and commitment to
the Norwich Branch. Your support continued to drive our effort to address the disparities in civic engagement,
education, health, housing, employment opportunities and the criminal justice system.
We cordially invite you to join us at this year’s 61 st Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7:00
pm in the Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket,
Connecticut. Our theme this year is “All In”—Together for Equity and Justice! Social hour commences at
6:30 pm.
We are also soliciting ads for our souvenir anniversary booklet (8 ½ by 11). Please see enclosure. The dinner
banquet ticket is $125 for adults and $75 (youth under 18) or we can reserve a table for your
company/organization for the following:
Platinum $2,500.00
(includes 10 tickets, Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover or Outside Back Cover Page Ad – 8×10.5” in
souvenir book, logo on website and promotions on marketing materials) *
Sapphire $2,000.00
(includes 10 tickets, Prominently Place Full Page Ad – 8×10.5”in souvenir book, logo on website and
promotions on marketing materials)*
Gold $1,750.00
(includes 10 tickets, Full page Ad – 8×10.5” in souvenir book and logo on website)*
Silver $1,500.00
(includes 10 tickets, 1 / 2 page Ad – 8×5”in souvenir book and logo on website)*
In lieu of an ad, if you would like to donate a “Gift Certificate” towards door prizes from your business, we will include
your business name on the Patrons Supporter page.
In closing, we are very appreciative of your continued support and we look forwarding to you celebrating
sixty years of success with us as we continue to strive for equality for all. Please contact Carline Charmelus
at carlinenorwichnaacp@gmail.com or (860) 319-1651 or the Norwich Branch Office at 860.886.1686.
Sincerely,
Carline Charmelus
Chair of the 61st Freedom Fund Dinner