Moved to Tears: The Host Committee of 44

There are many things in life that don't make sense.

Among them are the butterflies in our tummies, the powers that beat, or the tears that swell our eyes.

I was fortunate enough to attend a "Meet and Greet" yesterday afternoon for the "Host Committee of 44" to honor our city, our nation and the progress that has been made in the United States of America in anticipation of the upcoming Music City Inaugural Ball at Maxwell Millenium House Hotel on January 20, 2009.

When I left Carol Ann's Home Cooking Cafe last night, I was full.

We've all been full from eating a little too much of this or a little too much of that, but the feeling I left with went far beyond on occasional over indulgence. I was full inside because Carol Ann did not just feed my tummy, she fed my soul.

Thank you Carol Ann, Rev. Fuzz, Dr. McGowan, Mr. Chavez, and every to everyone in that room. Today, I am full.

I look forward to the coming weeks, and the tear that rolled down the side of my cheek was one of joy and celebration.

Thank you. Today, I am full.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to increased demand for tickets, ticket requests are being handled at http://www.volunteernashville.com/

A broad array of musicians and celebrities will be in attendance including Gospel music legend Dr. Bobby Jones and bluegrass/country singers Sharon and Ricky Skaggs.The ball will be held at the Maxwell House Hotel, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20.Tickets are available online at http://www.volunteernashville.com/.

The ball is intended to bring people of Nashville together, regardless of race, religion or politics.

CONTACT: Elyssa Durant, Host Coordinator at (615) 424-8810

Tim Chavez, Media Relations at (615) 512-8209

rsvp@volunteernashville.com (615) 569-3010

We apologize for the inconvenience. Kindly contact (615) 569-3010 for additional information and media relations.

Middle Tennessee Republicans Join the Celebration

ABC News and its Memphis affiliate are spreading the word to the nation about the Music City Inaugural Charity Ball slated for Jan. 20 to set an example to America about how to come together behind Barack Obama's presidency and the crisis of these economic times.

Organizer, the Rev. Enoch Fuzz, has set the theme for the event as one of unity and self-empowerment, quoting the inaugural speech of President John F. Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

Here is what the Memphis ABC-TV affiliate ran:

Nashville, TN - For the first time in history, Music City will host it's own Presidential Inaugural Ball.

Set for the night of January 20 at the Maxwell House Hotel, organizers said Music City's version will be the largest inaugural ball outside Washington DC.

The Reverend Enoch Fuzz came up with the idea and quickly sought the help of other religious leaders in the Nashville community, including Dr. Charles McGowan.

A broad array of musicians and celebrities will be in attendance including Gospel music legend Dr. Bobby Jones and bluegrass/country singers Sharon and Ricky Skaggs.

The ball will be held at the Maxwell House Hotel, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20.

Tickets are available online at www.volunteernashville.com.

Reverend Fuzz said the ball is intended to bring people of Nashville together, regardless of race, religion or politics.


TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE: http://www.volunteernashville.com/
or call: (615) 569-3010

Elyssa Durant, Host Coordinator at (615) 424-8810
Tim Chavez, Media Relations at (615) 512-8209

The New York Times: Obama's Stamp of Approval

The campaign, produced on behalf of ServiceNation.org, is timed for National Mentoring Month, which has been observed each January since 2002.

THE NEW YORK TIMES
BUSINESS December 19, 2008
Obama's Stamp of Approval, Prepresidential
By STUART ELLIOTT

President-elect Barack Obama will soon be doing something before his inauguration that has long been the province of presidents: appearing in a public service campaign.