Greg Mortenson: Rowell Memorial Lecture September 24, 2008

A reward is bestowed upon the Central Asia Institute co-founder as he pays tribute to the Rowells and the art of adventure

Greg Mortenson, Co-founder, Central Asia Institute; Co-author, Three Cups of Tea

Note: Regular seating is available; premium seating sold out

Please join us for a special Rowell Lecture event, "An Evening with Greg Mortenson," a reception and program with the co-founder of the Central Asia Institute and best-selling co-author of Three Cups of Tea. He will pay tribute to his friends Galen and Barbara Rowell and discuss his life's work in promoting education and literacy - especially for girls - in the remote mountain regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The program will also feature the opening of the nomination period for the 2008 Rowell Award for the Art of Adventure. The award honors that adventurer whose artistic passion illuminates the wild places of the world and whose accomplishments significantly benefit both the environment and the peoples who inhabit these lands and regions.

Location: Fairmont Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 950 Mason Street
Time: 5:30 p.m. VIP reception, 6:45 p.m. check-in, 7:30 p.m. program
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members, $150 premium (includes seating in first few rows and attendance at VIP reception)
Also know: presented by The Rowell Legacy Committee and the Yosemite Fund

For tickets:
595 Market Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 597-6700
Fax: (415) 597-6729
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