GALA 2009: in Service of a Nation

I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.

The Washington Center’s Gala 2009: In Service of a Nation recognizes the many ways in which individuals can impact nations and society through civic engagement, one of the organization’s three pillars. It pays tribute to the democratic principles that the power of a nation lies within the handsof its citizens and that participation is both the promise and responsibility of citizenship. It will honor special individuals who have devoted their lives to the service of their fellow citizens for the betterment of our society. Among the awardees will be some whose contributions have enriched The Washington Center’s programs this year, especially our PoliticalLeadership Program; Advocacy, Service, and Arts Program; “Presidential Inauguration” seminar; and “The Obama Presidency: First 100 Days” seminar.

Gala 2009 will take place at the renowned National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., a prominent and vital venue for informed, reasoned debate about the built environment and its impact on people’s lives.

Proceeds from Gala 2009 will provide essential program support and scholarships that make our program accessible to students regardless of their backgrounds. We thank Ford Motor Company for being the presenting sponsor of Gala 2009: In Service of a Nation.

Gala 2009: Event Information

Honorees

The Honorable Norm Dicks (D-WA)	The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)	His Excellency Welile Nhlapo

The Honorable Edward Rendell	The Honorable Fidel Herrera Beltrán

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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, non-profit educational organization founded in 1975.  Its mission is to prepare college and university students for civic leadership through experiential education.  In this way, The Washington Center seeks to promote future leadership for the private, public and nonprofit sectors of society.  It has served approximately 40,000 students from close to 1,000 colleges and universities located in the United States and around the world.  For additional information, please visit our website at www.twc.edu.