The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is pleased to host the Third Annual Celebrity Roast honoring:

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Dr. Gary Kompothecras

Friday, May 18, 2012; 6:00 pm; Bradenton Municipal Auditorium

1005 Barcarrota Blvd; Bradenton, FL 34205

Harry’s Continental Kitchens has promised us a fabulous dinner of culinary delights. Anna Maria Oyster Bar will keep us well hydrated throughout the evening. Tim Vining has promised to entertain as our Master of Ceremonies and Charlie Wells will spend our money as our Live Auction Auctioneer. The appropriate attire for this event is dress casual/scrubs.

Dr. Gary’s “frenemies for the evening are:

Former Governor Charlie Crist, Bubba the Love Sponge, Henry Rodriguez, Roz Leaphart, Tom Bronson and Sheriff Tom Knight.

Why you would like to participate in this event?

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 and our mission is to provide and coordinate the services of School Readiness Programs as well as Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. Research shows that through high quality early learning programs children develop higher competencies in:

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·  Self Control

·  Social Skills

·  Motivation for learning

·  Literacy

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Coalition Highlights FY 2010-2011:

2,000 Manatee County families qualified for School Readiness, 3,725 children participated in the program.

3,044 Manatee County children were served in the Voluntary Prekindergarten program.

·  Provided free Health and Development screenings for early detection of physical or learning challenges.

·  In home parenting programs

·  Education and scholarships for over 200 Manatee County Child Care Providers

Please review the attached Sponsorship information and if you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks so much for your consideration and I look forward to talking to you very soon.

Sincerely,

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Jaymie Carter

Community Resource Coordinator

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3526 Ninth Street West, Suite 200

Bradenton, Florida 34205

Telephone (941) 757-2900 · Fax (941) 757-2916