MLS D.C. United

United For D.C. to Host Second Annual Kickoff Luncheon

Published on March 2, 2004 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


CHANTILLY, VA (March 2, 2004) - United for D.C., the charitable arm of D.C. United, today announced plans to host the Second Annual First XI Charity Kick-off Luncheon on Tuesday, March 30th at 12:00 p.m. at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA. United President and CEO Kevin Payne will give a keynote address, and Head Coach Peter Nowak will formally introduce members of the 2004 team at the luncheon.

"United for D.C. is excited to announce its plans for this second annual event," said Catherine Marquette, Executive Director of United for D.C. and United Director of Community and Fan Relations. "We're pleased that D.C. United has partnered with us yet again to celebrate the start of its ninth MLS season and to help us raise necessary funds. The team's fans, United for D.C.'s donors and the overall Greater Washington, D.C. community should be excited to hear first-hand about D.C. United's plans for a brand new soccer stadium in the District."

Payne, who aided in putting together the original group of investors for D.C. United during the creation of Major League Soccer (MLS) and now serves as the President and CEO of the organization, will address plans to bring a soccer stadium to Washington, D.C. Nowak, in his first year with the club, will also deliver a season preview as the team prepares for its Major League Soccer home opener April 3rd. Comcast SportsNet anchor Russ Thaler will emcee the event.

In addition to the speaking presentation delivered by Payne and Nowak, United for D.C. will also host a First XI Celebrity Silent Auction featuring D.C. United memorabilia, autographed items from each of the First XI D.C. United players as well as other items from around the League.

Tickets to the limited space event are $85 per individual, $750 per table and $2,500 for presenting sponsor recognition. Table and sponsorship purchases provide organizations and companies with acknowledgement via table signage, from the podium and in the program book. In addition, each table of nine will be paired with a D.C. United player or coach. For more information on the First XI Charity Kick-off Luncheon or United for D.C., please call Catherine Marquette at (703) 397-5443 or visit www.unitedfordc.org.

United for D.C.

The mission of United for D.C. is to commit itself to servicing the Washington, D.C. community through the creation or support of programs, events and organizations that advance the educational and social welfare opportunities (primarily health and recreational) for the area's youth, particularly those who may be economically, physically or mentally disadvantaged.

United for D.C. is a 501(c)3 organization created from the desire of D.C. United of Major League Soccer to further the team's dedication to the Greater Washington, D.C. community. Founded in 2002, United for D.C. is committed to supporting programs and organizations falling within the organization's mission, thus giving back to the community that has supported the team so greatly since its inception in 1996.

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