Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild Celebrates Literacy at Annual Benefit Dinner

March 13, 2012 - PRLog -- ORLANDO, FL- On Saturday, March 24th the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild will host its 5th Annual Literacy Benefit Dinner at the Rodeway Inn and Conference Center, 7050 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, Florida 32819.  The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and program at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $40 per person and $75 per couple.  

In a time when there are low expectations for youth, this year’s theme, “What about the children” urges everyone to increase their efforts in making certain that today’s youth are equipped with the resources and the support needed to achieve literacy.
This year’s Literacy Scholarship award recipient will be Spoken Word Press, an organization whose mission is to help teens develop their creative voices as agents for social change through poetry and literacy workshops, community service projects and leadership initiatives.

Each year two members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild who has made an outstanding contribution and impact with their dedication to their writing craft is recognized and awarded. This year’s Writer of the Year recipient will be Roger Caldwell, syndicated columnist for The Florida Courier, Florida Sun, Orlando Times, and Passport.  The Humanitarian of the Year award recipient will be Commissioner Mable Butler for her commitment to the community.

The evening’s entertainment will be a combination of tasteful performances by local artists: music, dance, and spoken word.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available:
Table sponsor - $450
Champion sponsor - $500
Souvenir booklet ad
   Patron - $20
Business card - $35
¼ page - $50
½ page - $100
Full page – 175

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The Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild is a not for profit organization. Our primary goal is to encourage our members to write and bring literacy to the community. We believe that academics should not be limited to anyone. All funds raised are used to encourage literacy and continued education for all. Our motto is to read, work, study, pray, and communicate for the things you want in life.