---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Debra Thomas" <debraithomas@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Jan 19, 2013 7:31 PM Subject: Official National Science and Technology Medals Foundation Invitiation To: "Allan Harris" <allanharris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Allan Harris" < harris.brown.associates.llc@xxxxxxxxx> Cc: "George R. Carruthers" <SpaceScientist16@xxxxxxxxx>, "Debra Carruthers" <debraithomas@xxxxxxxxx> Dear Mr. Harris,****** We are sure that you are aware that President Barack Obama has decided to select me among many recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. This is a truly humbling honor. We thank you and the National Technical Association l for your congratulations and well wishes.**** George and I would like to please cordially invite the entire National Technical Association family to celebrate with us at the gala sponsored by the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation. This event is black tie formal requiring tuxedo and patent leather shoes for men and formal wear for women. The gala tickets are $500.00 per person and it will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC at 6:30 pm at the following address. **** Ritz Carlton Hotel**** 1150 22nd Street, NW**** Washington, DC 20037**** ** ** The gala’s point of contact:**** Ms. Robin Rathman-Noonan, Executive Director**** National Science & Technology Medals Foundation**** 3222 N Street, NW, Suite 300**** Washington, DC 20007**** robin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx**** Ph: 202-333-5550 **** If you are going to attend, please email Ms. Robin Rathmann-Noonan and tell them that you are a member of the Dr. George R. Carruthers’ party. The $500.00 ticket price is a contribution to help the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation which is a nonprofit organization. We hope to see you there. Also, please email us so we can expect you in our party.**** On Saturday, February 2, 2013, George and I will be hosting a coffee hour in our home. If you all plan intend to attend the casual coffee hour, please email us so we can get a count of our guests.**** Thank you and the entire National Technical Association family for all your support throughout the years. We hope that you all celebrate with us. **** Most respectfully yours,**** **** Debbie Carruthers**** P.S. Please put this email on your LIST SERV not the previous one.****