Fourth Annual NYC Reception - October 15th 2008
The High Atlas Foundation
cordially invites you to its
Fourth Annual NYC Reception
Moroccan art exhibit, sale, and silent auction
Wednesday, October 15th 2008 from 6:00pm-8:00pm
The Urban Center at the New York Palace Hotel, 457 Madison Avenue, NYC 
Honorary Event Chairs
Carol Bellamy, President and CEO, World Learning ● John Entelis, Director of the Middle East Studies Program, Fordham University ● Ambassador Marc Ginsberg, Former US Ambassador to Morocco ● Darcy Neill, former Director of Peace Corps Morocco ● Kevin Quigley, President, National Peace Corps Association ● Tim Resch, President, Friends of Morocco ● Ambassador Thomas Riley, US Ambassador to Morocco
Featured Artists
Please check HAF's blog each week for a new featured artist profile!
Hamid Kachmar, Mixed Techniques
Alan Keohane, Black and White Photography ● Dennie Kirtley, Color Photography
with
Signed prints from The Butter Man by the illustrator, Julie Klear Essakalli
and
Signed copies of The Butter Man book - a children's story set in the High Atlas Mountains
by Elizabeth Letts Alalou and Ali Alalou
Authors signing books at the event - $15 each
Silent Auction Preview
Lots of great items to bid on - silent auction and art catalogue available at event
Two night stay at Kasbah du Toubkal, Morocco's premier mountain retreat
Located just 60km outside of Marrakech, situated at the foot of Mount Toubkal - the highest peak in North Africa. With panoramic views of the mountains, valleys and waterfalls, it is reached by a short walk or mule ride from the Berber village of Imlil. Includes two nights double room occupancy and breakfast for two people.
Retail Value: $700
Starting Bid: $350
Jeanne Beatrice Market Baskets
Hand woven in Morocco, these baskets are perfect for shopping at the local market, the beach, a picnic, or wherever life takes you! A stylish and environmentally friendly alternative to using plastic shopping bags. Two different styles available at the auction.
Retail Value: $60
Starting Bid: $30
Dinner for Two at La Trattoria, Marrakech
During your next trip to Morocco why not make a stop in Marrakech and dine at this charming Italian inspired restaurant. A delicious menu of items to choose from, including fresh fish of the day and a full wine list.
Retail Value: $80
Starting Bid: $40
Event Sponsored by:
Help HAF Reach its $100,000 Fundraising Goal!
All proceeds to benefit HAF’s development projects with Moroccan communities, including:
- $60,000 to plant two community tree nurseries of 100,000 saplings - one in the Ouirka Valley and one in the Azzadene Valley - in partnership with the High Commission of Waters and Forests, benefitting approximately 10,000 people in the region;
- $25,000 to implement clean drinking water projects with five villages in the Tifnoute Valley, benefitting 1,600 people;
- $15,000 to provide fellowships to eight university students at Hassan II University-Mohammedia, to train them in participatory community planning skills for a six month period.
The High Atlas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Contributions over $30 per ticket are tax-deductible.
