Washington, DC – November 11, 2008: For the past 13 years, SALDEF has been representing the interests of and defending the Sikh American community in Washington DC and across the nation. Since our founding as SMART (Sikh Mediawatch and Resource Taskforce), an all-volunteer organization, we have expanded into the oldest and largest Sikh American civil rights organization in the United States. This is only because of your support. DC Fund 08 To show our appreciation, on Sunday December 14, 2008 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm SALDEF has organized our 2008 Washington DC Area Community Fundraising Dinner at the Four Points Sheraton at 1201 K Street NW in DC. Get your tickets today! This event will be a time for friends of SALDEF to come together at a family-friendly event in order to strengthen SALDEF’s work and the community bonds that tie us all together. SALDEF is proud to announce – for the first time in our Nation’s Capital – our special guest, internationally renowned Sikh comedian, Bali Bhan, who has performed at some of the top comedy clubs in the United States At the event, you will hear about SALDEF’s 2008 achievements as well as our plans for 2009 and beyond including our plans for the development of the first National Center for Sikh American Civil Rights, here in the nation’s capital. Before November 30, tickets for Adults are only $50 and for Children/Students are only $20. Prices will increase after November 30, so be sure to get your tickets today! If your company wishes to become a sponsor of the event, please contact SALDEF National Director Rajbir Singh Datta at 202-393-2700 ext 127 or via email at 2008Dinner@saldef.org. Please forward this to your friends and family! REMINDER: Please make sure that you have taken 5 minutes to complete the National Sikh American Exit Poll!
