Oscar Night America in Washington, DC to Benefit American Red Cross

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TBD's Pamela Brown, WUSA's Angie Goff, AskMissA.com's Andrea Rodgers

The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region will host its Fourth Annual Oscar Night® DC on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. This event is the only official Academy-sanctioned Washington, D.C. Oscar Night® DC viewing party. This event is one of the major fundraising activities for the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area.

“It’s so important for corporations and individuals to support the vital work that the American Red Cross does for our community. Hopefully, we have created a unique event that is not only a fun way to watch the Oscars, but a wonderful way to give back to the Red Cross,” said Andrea Rodgers who has served on the Host Committee for the past four years.

“American Red Cross in the National Capital Region provides services to our community, which is at a greater risk than perhaps any other region in the country. This event has become a premier opportunity for business leaders to help our local chapter of the American Red Cross create the best prepared, the most responsive and the most engaged community in the nation—before, during and after emergencies of all kinds,” said Joe Carden, Vice President at the Homeland Security & Defense Business Council, who is Chairing Oscar Night® DC for the second year.

“The programs in our community will be stronger because of the support given to the American Red Cross through Oscar Night® DC. Last year’s event raised more than previous years, and we are hopeful that the 2011 event will raise even more for our important work,” said Linda Mathes, CEO of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region.

Men, women and children across our community and beyond are helped by the services of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region. The volunteers and staff of Red Cross, people who are your neighbors, are committed to responding in times of emergency. They work with the men and women of the military and their families, train thousands in lifesaving courses, provide a safe blood supply and educate our neighbors about home and business preparedness in times of disaster. The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region is the premier local resource to empower individuals and mobilize our community to survive the unexpected and save lives. Red Cross is supported by voluntary donations.

For more information about the event, 703-299-2524 or email events@redcrossnca.org. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email KeefeL@redcrossnca.org. To arrange to cover the event or for other media assistance, contact Cheryl Kravitz, 301-580-8905, or email crk725@aol.com . Also, be sure to follow the event on Facebook!

WHAT: Oscar Night® DC is the only official Academy-sanctioned Washington, D.C. Oscar viewing party, and benefits the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region. This will be a fun-filled evening including Silent Auction, Cocktails, Hors d’ouevres and Buffet.

WHO: Members of Congress, the Corporate Sector, the Philanthropic Community, DC’s Fashionistas and Movie Buffs come together to celebrate the American art of cinema to benefit the American Red Cross.

- Emcee for the evening is TBD Reporter, Pamela Brown

2010 HONORARY CONGRESSIONAL HOST COMMITTEE:

Representative Shelley Berkley, Nevada
Representative Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia
Representative Lois Capps, California
Representative Yvette Clarke, New York
Representative Gerry Connolly, Virginia
Representative John Conyers Jr., Michigan
Representative Joseph Crowley, New York
Representative Elijah Cummings, Maryland
Representative Kathleen A. Dahlkemper, Pennsylvania
Representative Diana DeGette, Colorado
Representative Donna F. Edwards, Maryland
Representative Jo Ann Emerson, Missouri
Representative Virginia Foxx, North Carolina
Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Representative Marcia C. Kaptur, Ohio
Representative Zoe Lofgren, California
Representative Doris Matsui, California
Representative Mike McIntyre, North Carolina
Senator Barbara Mikulski, Maryland
Representative James Moran, Virginia
Senator Lisa Murkowski, Alaska
Representative Sue Myrick, North Carolina
Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC
Representative Laura Richardson, California
Representative Carol Shea-Porter, New Hampshire
Representative Louise Slaughter, New York
Senator Olympia Snowe, Maine
Representative Chris Van Hollen, Maryland

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Carl G. Becker, Premier Properties
Carlos J. Castillo, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Clark Dumont, BAE Systems, Inc.
Rebecca Edgar, Podesta Group
Fletcher Gill, Montview Realty Advisors
Andrea Rodgers, Ask MissA.com and Socialite Marketing
Sushma Shenoy, Information Management Consultants, Inc.
Jeff Sural, Alston & Bird, LLP
Rachel Wanner, Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc.

Oscar Night DC's Emcee, TBD's Pamela Brown, CEO of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, Linda Mathes, and Oscar Night DC Chair, Homeland Security & Defense Business Council's Joe Carden

WHEN: Sunday, February 27, 2011

WHERE: National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005-3970

TICKETS – Purchase tickets here!
General Admission – $100

VIP Admission – $175, includes VIP section with premium bar, valet parking, and official 83nd Academy Awards program

Proceeds for the event will benefit the regional American Red Cross.

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