ATLANTA, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latin American Association (LAA)
announced today that its 16th Annual Latin Fever Ball will be hosted by CNN en
Espanol's senior news anchor Patricia Janiot. Ms. Janiot will emcee this
year's event: "Cafe y Chocolate: The Flavor of the Americas" at the Grand
Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead on October 9th.
Ms. Janiot, who joined CNN en Espanol in 1992, has been at the forefront
of the network's national and international Spanish language news coverage for
over 10 years. She is also a weekly contributor to CNN en Espanol RADIO, CNN's
Spanish-Language radio news service. Ms. Janiot has received numerous
journalism accolades, most recently being awarded a 2002 Spanish language
Television Industry Award (INTE) for Best Female News Personality. She is
actively involved with Atlanta's fast growing Hispanic community and serves as
president of the non-profit organization "Colombianitos" dedicated to helping
children who have been affected by the war in Colombia.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to help support and highlight the
Latin American Association's wonderful community efforts throughout Atlanta.
The LAA plays a vital role in the community by providing programs and services
that promote strong and stable families. I am honored and humbled to have
been chosen to host this enchanted evening, and I am looking forward to a
great event," said Ms. Janiot. The Latin American Association's Executive
Director, Maritza Pichon, added "Patricia epitomizes the Hispanic-American
success story in this country, and is the ideal role model, both in her
professional endeavors and in her extensive community involvement. The LAA is
very fortunate to have Patricia hosting our most important fundraiser of the
year."
The black tie LAA Latin Fever Ball is Atlanta's highlight of the
observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated nationally from
September 15 through October 15. The gala is also the premier fundraiser for
the LAA, and has become well known for its distinctive ambiance, Latin
rhythms, and exquisite food. Funds from the ball underwrite the costs of LAA
programs including, language and education, youth, family, employment, housing
and immigration services.
Tickets for the event are $250 per person, and table sponsorships are also
available. Sponsors include: The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Power, Delta Air
Lines, Diaz-Verson Capital Investments, GE Energy, Lanza Group, UPS, The
Kroger Company, Turner Broadcasting System, Chase Home Finance, McDonald's,
Southern Flair Magazine, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Please contact Martha Issa at (404) 638-1815 or
visit http://www.latinamericanassoc.org for additional information.
Additional information on Ms. Janiot can be obtained
at: http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/janiot.patricia.html
The Latin American Association, founded in 1972, provides transitional
services and development programs to the metropolitan Atlanta Latino
community, fosters awareness about contributions of Latinos, and promotes
solutions that benefit the larger society. The Association's primary purpose
is to help the Latino community integrate successfully into the larger
community through English language classes, employment services, immigration
and social services, and elderly and youth programs.
SOURCE Latin American Association
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Related links:
http://www.lanzagroup.com
http://www.latinamericanassoc.org
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/janiot.patricia.html
CONTACT:
Martha Issa, +1-404-638-1815, or
missa@latinamericanassoc.org , for Latin American Association
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