May 2, 2008 - Estonia, Lithuania hold energy-security talks
Apr 30, 2008 - Lithuania's president urges Baltic unity in relations with Russia
Apr 27, 2008 - A year on, jury out on economic harm of Estonia's row with Russia
Apr 24, 2008 - Latvian Leader Talks Country’s Future
Feb 26, 2008 - Estonia's President Sounds the Alarm
Feb 7, 2008 - Get Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius on the Monopoly game map!
Feb 6, 2008 - Saakashvili: Estonia is the most successful model for a transition society
Jan 16, 2008 - President Bush's Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the US-Baltic Charter
Jan 16, 2008 - The Baltic Model. By MARIS RIEKSTINS and RONALD ASMUS
Dec 21, 2007 - Baltic states first of new Schengen members
Dec 18, 2007 - US welcomes Latvia-Russia border treaty
Nov 30, 2007 - Fraud, intimidation and bribery as Putin prepares for victory
The Guardian
Nov 26, 2007 - Estonian defense leaders to visit USA
Nov 11, 2007 - As it rises, Russia stirs Baltic fears
International Herald Tribune
by Adam B. Ellick
Oct 22, 2007 - Riga is Cleanest City in Europe
Oct 21, 2007 - NY Times Travel guides: 36 Hours in Riga, Latvia
Oct 19, 2007 - The Future Calling In Estonia, The Washington Post
Oct 16, 2007 - "Preserving Our Common Values," the official version of remarks given by Ambassador Bailey at the Latvian University
Sep 25- Oct 3, 2007 - The UN General Assembly meeting in New York: Statements by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
August 14, 2007 - "Baltic States Close Ranks With Georgia, Join U.S. to Investigate Missile Incident"
by Vladimir Socor
August 5, 2007 - Mart Laar Will Give Keynote Address at The Atlas Experience
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January 25, 2008: Gala Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Awards Dinner and Silent Auction
April 18-20, 2008
The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC
Guest of Honor:
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves
2008 Gala Chair:
Maria Kivisild Ogrydziak
Honorary Committee Chair:
Aldona Z. Wos, M.D.
Ambassador to Estonia, retired
Friday April 18:
0800- 1500 Business Networking Program
1800- 2000 Reception at Swedish Ambassador’s residence
Saturday April 19:
0830- 1130 Exchange Program Summit
1230- 1400 Ambassadors Luncheon
1800- 2000 Silent Auction
2000- 2200 Dinner
2200- 2400 Post dinner entertainment
Sunday April 20:
1030- 1230 Brunch at Latvian Embassy (Gala Sponsors)
* Schedule of events and times subject to change.
2008 U.S.-Baltic Gala Co-Host
USBF is honored that the Embassy of Sweden will be the official co-host for the 2008 U.S.-Baltic Gala. H.E. Jonas Hafstrom will host a reception for gala attendees on Friday, April 18, 2008.
Sponsorships & Tickets
SPONSOR BENEFITS
USBF offers great opportunities and benefits for individuals and companies that wish to purchase a table or be a sponsor for the 2008 gala! If you are ready to purchase your Platinum, Gold or Silver sponsorship now, the process is easy by using Pay Pal.
If you wish to be a Grand Patron or a Patron Sponsor, please call our office at 202-785-5056.
Click here for a PDF of Sponsor Benefits
$25,000 GRAND PATRON
- Two tables of 10 with gala honorees
- Swedish ambassador’s reception for 20 guests (Friday)
- Inside color ad in program book
- VIP reception with president of Estonia
- Photograph with President of Estonia
- Brunch at Latvian embassy for 20 guests (Sunday)
- Washington, DC business program for 20 guests (Friday and Saturday)
- Exchange program summit for 20 guests (Saturday)
- Top recognition in the program book and signage at event
- Recognition as a top gala sponsor on USBF website for 12 months
$10,000 PATRON
- Table of 10 with gala honorees
- Swedish ambassador’s reception for 10 guests (Friday)
- VIP reception with President of Estonia
- Brunch at Latvian embassy for 10 guests (Sunday)
- Washington, DC business program for 10 guests (Friday and Saturday)
- Exchange Program Summit for 10 guests (Saturday)
- Full page color ad in front of the program book
- Recognition in the program book and signage at event
- Recognition as a gala sponsor on USBF website for eight months
$5,000 PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Seats for 8 at gala
- Swedish ambassador’s reception for 8 guests (Friday)
- Brunch at Latvian embassy for 8 guests (Sunday)
- Washington, DC business program for 8 guests (Friday and Saturday)
- Exchange Program Summit for 8 guests (Saturday)
- Full page color ad in the program book
- Recognition in the program book and signage at event
- Recognition as a gala sponsor on USBF website for six months
$2,500 GOLD SPONSOR
- Seats for 6 at gala
- Swedish ambassador’s reception for 6 guests (Friday)
- Brunch at Latvian Embassy for 6 guests (Sunday)
- Exchange Program Summit for 8 guests (Saturday)
- Full page b/w ad in the program book
- Listing in the program book and signage at event
- Recognition as a gala sponsor on USBF website for four months
$1,500 SILVER SPONSOR
- Seats for 4 at gala
- Swedish ambassador’s reception for 4 guests (Friday)
- Brunch at Latvian embassy for 4 guests (Sunday)
- Exchange Program Summit for 4 guests (Saturday)
- Half page b/w ad in the program book
- Listing in the program book and signage at event
- Recognition as a gala sponsor on USBF website for two months
Individual Tickets
Individual tickets for all events taking place during the weekend of the 2008 U.S.-Baltic Gala are available to be purchased.
Our individual ticket prices and benefits are as follows:
Click here to download a pdf price list
INDIVIDUAL SILENT AUCTION AND DINNER TICKETS
$300 Ambassador Ticket (SOLD OUT)
- Friday Swedish Ambassador Reception
- Saturday Exchange Program Summit
- Saturday Silent Auction and Dinner
$225 Friend of the Baltics Ticket
- Saturday Silent Auction and Dinner
WEEKEND PROGRAM EVENTS
$36 The U.S.- Baltic Technology Forum
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The U.S.-Baltic Technology Forum will take place on Friday, April 18, 2008, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC from 0900 to1500. Building upon last year’s successes, the 2008 program will provide Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and American companies the opportunity to assess challenges and environments and explore exciting new opportunities in a range of technology innovation fields. Noted American and Baltic experts in technology will lead panel discussions on cutting-edge subjects including:
Cyber Security
Technology Commercialization
Energy Conservation and Green Technology
$75 Saturday Baltic and U.S. Ambassadors Luncheon
We have invited the three current U.S. Ambassadors to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well the three current Baltic Ambassadors to the United States to a participate in a luncheon to discuss relevant business and economic issues. The luncheon will be held at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel on Saturday, April 19, from 12:30- 2:00 pm.
* The luncheon is included in the Washington, DC Business Program ticket package. Individuals who did not sign up for the Washington, DC Business Program may attend the luncheon by purchasing an individual ticket.
$25 Saturday Exchange Program Summit
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The Exchange Program Summit will bring together any individuals and organizations that are currently engaged in or wish to become engaged in people-to-people exchange programs between the U.S. and Baltic States. The Exchange Program Summit will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 8:30- 11:30 am. Events associated with the Exchange Program Summit include:
- Keynote Presentations on international exchange programs
- Discussion forum
* The Exchange Program Summit is included in Ambassador Silent Auction and Dinner ticket package. Individuals who purchased a Friend of the Baltics ticket may purchase an individual Exchange Program Summit ticket.
MONDAY MARYLAND AND DELAWARE BUSINESS TRIPS
$200 Delaware and Maryland Matchmaking Trip
Baltic business leaders have an opportunity to attend meetings with representatives of Trade Associations, state government officials, and local businesses in their industry in Delaware. The delegation will depart from the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC in the morning and will return to the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in the evening.
ALL TICKETS HELD AT DOOR.
PLEASE CALL TREVOR DANE AT 202-785-5056 FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.
The U.S.- Baltic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-347-3000
Fax: 202-776-9192
Mayflower Homepage
USBF has reserved a block of rooms at a special reduced rate for gala attendees at the historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel. We encourage all gala attendees to reserve their rooms for this exciting event as soon as possible. These rates are on a first come, first serve basis and will be available until March 28, 2008.
Click here to see a photo tour of the Mayflower Hotel.
Room Rates
Single: Double: Triple: Quads: Additional Person: |
$199.00 $199.00 $199.00 $199.00 $25.00 |
You may make your reservations by one of three ways:
1. Attendees may log on to the Mayflower web page by typing www.renaissancemayflower.com. Once this is done, attendees need to enter their travel dates, then move down to the box name GROUP CODE and enter USBUSBA. Follow the prompts from then on.
2. Calling Renaissance Hotels toll free reservations @ 1-800-HOTELS-1 and ask for The US Baltic Foundation Gala.
3. Calling Mayflower Hotel in house reservations department @ 1-202-776-9251 and ask for The US Baltic Foundation Gala.
