On June 19, 2006 the Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), along with their coalition partners and Sikhs from across North America will gather on Capitol Hill to commemorate SALDEF’s decade of service and achievements as the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. Join us as we recognize national and state elected officials, youth activists, community leaders, business entrepreneurs, and political appointees who have worked diligently to support the Sikh American Community. Additionally, on June 18, 2006, SALDEF will host the first ever National Sikh Leadership and Empowerment Conference designed to educate and engage young Sikh professionals and students on proven leadership strategies. Sikhs from across the country will converge on the Nation’s Capitol to join National and International Leaders who will discuss proven advocacy strategies which are a vital means of developing the future leaders of the Sikh community. SALDEF National Leadership & Empowerment Conference DATE: June 18, 2006 WHERE: George Washington University TIME: 9:00a – 4:30p SALDEF 2006 Annual Banquet DATE: June 19, 2006 WHERE: Capitol Hill TIME: 7:00p – 9:00p For sponsorship opportunities and participating in SALDEF’s Annual Banquet or Leadership Conference, contact info@saldef.org.
