February 13, 2008

 

Friends of Transit Tuesdays:
February 19, 2008 lunch location
February 12, 2008 drawing winners

 

Upcoming Events:

COMTO ARIZONA 2008 Inaugural Scholarship Dinner on February 23, 2008- hurry! Registration deadline is February 15!

 

Don’t forget to visit Friends of Transit on the web at www.friendsoftransit.org!

 

 

On Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Friends of Transit Tuesday
is proud to feature:
The Wild Thaiger
2631 N. Central Ave, Phoenix

 

The first 100 customers will receive $5 off their lunch bill!
Please present this email to receive discount.

 

Plus, don’t forget to put your name into this week’s prize drawing box– $500 in prizes will be given away! Win one of these great gift certificates:

 

$100 to Stuff Antiques, 4206 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (2 chances to win)
$50 to Fez Restaurant, 3815 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (3 chances to win)
$50 to Switch Restaurant, 2603 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (3 chances to win)

 

The Wild Thaiger offers fresh, made to order, Thai cuisine.  Their goal is to provide a wide variety of dishes at a level of spiciness you prefer.  They can please almost any palate; from the fire loving Thai chili eater to those who prefer their flavors more mild and delicate.  Word of warning: be prepared for heat if you ask for it hot!  And, don’t forget to save room for one of the home made decadent desserts: Triple Layer Chocolate Cake, Lemon Ginger Cheese Cake, Mango Cheese Cake, Fresh Coconut Ice Cream, Mango & Sticky Rice, or Thai Custard.


View The Wild Thaiger's Menu

 

See you Tuesday!  Tell your Friends!

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Thanks to everyone who joined us on February 12 at:
Cousin’s Subs
4801 E. Washington St, Phoenix

 

 

We gave away $500 in prizes in our weekly drawing! The winners are:
Marcos Voss, Karla Rodriguez, Margaret Cook and Angelo Fiorucci - $50 to Stockyards, 5009 E. Washington St, Phoenix
Nick Bastian, Karri Klemm, Beverly Duzik and Larry Schmaltz - $25 to Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1158 W. Washington St, Tempe
Fred Wallace, Mike Crowley, Gary Patchett and Danielle Vannatter - $25 to Ladybug Café, 1295 W. Washington St., Tempe
Larry Shobe, Kirsten Larsen, Randy Myers and Linda Crowley - $25 to Port of Subs, 1158 W. Washington St, Tempe

 

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You are invited to the COMTO ARIZONA
2008 Inaugural Scholarship Dinner
February 23

 

Theme:

 

“Bridging the Gap”
Master of Ceremonies, Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson, District 8

 

Date:

Time:

 

Saturday, February 23, 2008

6-9 p.m.

 

Location:

 

Doubletree Guest Suites
320 North 44th Street, Phoenix, Arizona

 

Event:

 

The COMTO ARIZONA Inaugural Scholarship Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with a no-host cocktails reception and silent auction, featuring jazz saxophonist Keyan Williams. Dinner and program begin at 7 p.m. with opening remarks from Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. Keynote address by METRO CEO Rick Simonetta, who will highlight construction progress, the years ahead, countdown to the grand opening, and the benefits light rail will bring to businesses and neighborhoods along the line. Rick will also share insights into business opportunities related to the 37 planned miles of light rail extensions.

 

COST:

 

$50.00 per individual or a table of (10) for $500.00

RSVP:

Please respond by February 15, 2008.

For additional information about the dinner, or to purchase a table, please call COMTO ARIZONA Event Chairman Gary Flunoy at 602-322-4457.

Who

Benefits:

Proceeds support the COMTO ARIZONA Chapter's scholarship and internship funds for youth pursuing careers in transportation or related fields. To become a member of COMTO national and COMTO ARIZONA, please register online at www.comto.org.

 

Participating Sponsors: 

METRO Light Rail

Valley Metro

City of Phoenix Public Transit department

City of Phoenix Street Transportation department

HDR/SR Beard

City of Phoenix Aviation department

Jacobs/ Carter Burgess

Sundt Corp.

Veolia Transportation

 

COMTO ARIZONA Board:

 

Thomas L. Godbee, P.E. City of Phoenix, President

Dorsha’ Hale, SR Beard, Vice-President

Paul Garvin, Don Todd Associates, Secretary

Jeff Pugh, Arizona Department of Administration, Treasurer

 

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