This event started off as a small, 20-30 person networking event for the Accenture Asian Networking Group (AANG) – it was slated to be our monthly event for us to get together in a social setting.
Over the Christmas holidays; as reports of the tsunami disaster got worse - and the need for action and funding became apparent, we decided to use our event as a means of raising funds for the tsunami relief effort from the AANG membership.
Shortly after Jan 1, the idea was proposed by Sherry Clayton (Manager-GACT) for all Diversity groups in the Chicago office to join together and plan a combined effort to support the victims of the tsunami disaster. With the wine-tasting event already planned, it was suggested by Ankur G.(Consultant – Government) to scale the event to accommodate over 100 people. All groups approved this idea, and in less than two weeks – with the efforts of six Diversity groups (Accenture Asian Networking Group (AANG), African-American Interest Group (AAIG), Chicago Hispanic-American Networking Group (CHANG), Chicago Metro Women’s Initiative (CMWI), GACT Women’s Networking Group (GACT - WNG), and the Gay & Lesbian Networking Group (G & L NG)) - the event was organized, publicized, and executed…
This event was a success due to the combined effort of multiple people. I would like to thank the following people and leadership for their encouragement and efforts in supporting this event: Group Leaders/Volunteers
Sherry Clayton Romita Ghanara Sherita Woods
Carrie Martin Steven Bailey Martha Herrera
Bula Barua Susan Gomez Susan Medina
Leadership:
Jill Smart Jay Saddler Rich Chang Shahid Ahmed
Raffle Prizes/Donations:
1-800 Flowers AK Gourmet Xerox
Distinctive Wines & Spirits
I'm proud to say that we raised a grand total of $4027 through our event...
Once again, my sincere thanks to all -
Ankur
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