The Second Annual Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival Announces 2007 Committee Chairs

For Immediate Release, February 2007

The Second Annual Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival Announces 2007 Committee Chairs

Charleston, SC--Congratulations to the following members that will be serving on the second annual Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival Committee. The Committee will help plan the event which will take place on May 5, 2007 at the Visitor Center Bus Terminal in downtown Charleston from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will go to benefit the Trident Literacy Association.

• Event Director: Lee Deas (Obviouslee Marketing)
• Event Staff: Richard Guerzon (Obviouslee Marketing)
• Event Intern: Lauren Clarke (College of Charleston Student)
• Sponsorship Chair: Holly McLeod (Berlitz)
• Entertainment Chair: Kelly Bozard (Charleston County Economic Development)
• Marketing Chair: Michelle Poirier (Karst, Inc.)
• Public Relations Chair: Katie Kern (Cognetix Advertising and Marketing)
• Hispanic Media Chair: Samantha Test (Chamber of Commerce)
• Logistics Chair: Shannon Odom (Charleston Golf, Inc.)
• Volunteer Chair: Melissa Whetzel (Charleston Regional Development Alliance)
• Online Communications Chair: Meghan Byrnes (Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry)

For more information about the festival and/or sponsorship, vendor, and volunteer opportunities please contact Lee Deas at (843) 225-5288.

About Trident Literacy Association
The mission of Trident Literacy Association is to increase literacy in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties by offering instruction, using a self-paced, individualized curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and basic computer use. Volunteers and supporters are welcomed and appreciated. Learn more about how you can help by calling the Trident Literacy Association at 843-747-2223