Haitian American Democratic Club to Recognize Elected Officials at Annual Luncheon, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to present Keynote
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Haitian American Democratic Club (HADC) of Broward County will recognize four honorees at its Annual Luncheon on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1 p.m. The event takes place at the Polynesian Gardens Clubhouse, 400 NW 68th Ave., Plantation, FL 33317.
Honorees include the first Haitian American elected official in Broward County, Commissioner Darline B. Riggs of Miramar, State Rep. Daphne Campbell, Commissioner Howard Berger of Lauderhill and the Employee Union, SEIU.
Congresswoman and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schutz will be the Keynote Speaker.
“This is a year of engagement and we believe the luncheon will be an opportune time to get people energized for the August primaries as well as the general elections. We will guide the community to volunteer opportunities, phone banks, voter registration and neighborhood canvassing,” said HADC President Guithele Ruiz-Nicolas. Of the 31 municipalities, 13 cities in Broward County are among the top 100 cities throughout the nation with the most citizens of Haitian descent.
The HADC plays a key role in bridging the gap for the inclusion of Haitian Americans in the political arena, specifically: educating and registering new voters, hosting citizenship drives, organizing forums on issues of great importance to the community as well as advocating for legislative issues supporting the democratic agenda.
Luncheon Chair, Linda Mathieu-Flavien, stated that the goal is to top last year’s attendance, which approximately 145 guests participated. A number of local candidates, elected officials and members of the community have already made arrangements to attend. The Tim Cannova Campaign is the top sponsor of the event and will participate at the Diamond Sponsorship Level.
In addition to the awards, the HADC plans a delightful cultural afternoon with Haitian gourmet cuisine and first class entertainment.
Tickets for the event are $45 in advance, $55 at the door; sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available.
For more information, please contact HADC Club President Guithele Ruiz-Nicolas at (954) 699-3406 or Fundraising Chairperson, Linda Mathieu-Flavien at (954) 856-9782 or visit HADC2016luncheon.eventbrite.com
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