Lt. Governor Brad Owen to serve as master of ceremony for World Trade Centers Association Day

 

TACOMA, WA – The World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCTA) is delighted to host Lt. Governor Brad Owen as the Master of Ceremony for its World Trade Centers Association Day and Global Artistry Contest to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. The festivities will be held in the Bicentennial Pavilion at the Tacoma Sheraton Hotel, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma.
 
World Trade Centers Association Day is an annual event to recognize the contributions achieved by World Trade Centers globally. This annual event allows World Trade Centers around the world to demonstrate unity and reaffirm their commitment to promoting peace and stability through trade. WTCTA joins over 275 World Trade Centers in acknowledging the international organization’s accomplishments.
 
The event features a panel discussion on global education and the Global Artistry art and essay contest for local high school students. WTCTA is proud to welcome the presidents from Pacific Lutheran University, and St. Martin’s University and the vice-presidents from the University of Puget Sound and University of Washington-Tacoma to speak about Different Pathways to Global Education. The panel discussion will be moderated by Lt. Governor Brad Owen.  
 
The Global Artistry contest is sponsored by Columbia Bank and City of Tacoma. Essays answer the question, “Do you believe there are ways free trade can help alleviate global poverty?” Artwork categories include painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Each piece is created around a theme that represents/illustrates “globalization.” Global Artistry contest winners will be presented by Melanie Dressel, president and CEO of Columbia Bank.
 
Participants of the Global Artistry art contest will have their art submissions displayed during the event at the Tacoma Sheraton Hotel, and at the Tacoma Art Museum, American Art Company, and the Tacoma Public Library following the event. Essays will be posted on the World Trade Center Tacoma website.
 
The World Trade Center Tacoma invites the public to attend this event. The cost is $25 for students, $30 for WTCTA members, and $35 for nonmembers. Tables can be purchased for $240. Attendance fee includes a catered lunch. Detailed information and contest entry forms are available on the World Trade Center Tacoma’s website.
 

For registration information contact:

 

http://www.wtcta.org
Contact/registration:  info@wtcta.org
Phone:  253-396-1022

 
Mariam Anderson
World Trade Center Tacoma
950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 310
Tacoma, WA   98402
Phone:  253-396-1022