Two Weeks Out!

We just finished up this weeks board meeting and things are looking good. The selection committee has begun the search for our recipients and the event committee is putting on the finishing touches on what is sure to be our most successful event yet. The word is definitely out there. We have posted a place to purchase tickets in advance as we are expecting an impressive turnout. The press will be at the door photographing our red carpet arrival area and the band will be ready to kick out the jams. With this week's Board meeting now closed you all know what it is time for. It is what you have waited for all week. That's right... Here is the the latest chapter of The Change Chronicles Episode IV. In this fantastic episode you will see the Change Agents en route to James Badger's house to deliver the goodwill all of you donors were able to provide through your generosity. The Badger Family Thanks you, as do we.

Enjoy!

3 Weeks Out

Last night's Board Meeting was a great success. We once again had great turn out and new faces just keep coming as our cause grows and grows. Some of us caught up with The Charity Chicks at their Crave a Cure event @ Crave Sushi downtown benefiting Young Texans Against Cancer. The details of the event are taking shape and some of Houston's politicians have confirmed attendance. Now that another Board Meeting is in the books you know what time it is; Please enjoy this weeks episode of the Change Chronicles. In this episode you will see the entire delivery crew heading to meet Victor McDonald's cousin. Enjoy!


Remember February 11, 2010 House of Blues Houston @ 6pm

Change Your Calendar, Change a Life!

The Canadian Club of Houston

FCF- let’s help our Canadian friends in Houston and benefit the Fanatical Change Foundation at the same time! In honor of Canada's role as International Host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, The Canadian Club of Houston (CCoH) is hosting an event entitled "Bringing the Olympic Spirit to Houston" at the Houston Club (811 Rusk St.) on January 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Enbridge and Rolls-Royce, and benefiting Houston charitable partner Fanatical Change Foundation, the evening will include a cocktail hour, multi-media presentation featuring interviews with Olympians, and a seated multi-course dinner. The event's keynote address will be delivered by Barrie Shepley, former Olympic Coach and motivational speaker. The evening will feature American and Canadian national anthems, sung by Woodlands high school student Cori Reebenacker and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, respectively. Confirmed VIP guests include:

> Matt Grevers, American Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist
> Sue Lovell, Houston City Council Member At-Large, Position 2
> Chris Hadfield, Canadian Space Association Astronaut

Please visit the website for more details at www.canadianclubofhouston.org

A Special Thanks To Terry Azzouz

Terry Azzouz is a true humanitarian. She is always willing to take on tasks to improve Fanatical Change as a whole and make our events sure to please the crowds that we anticpate. She is also one Houston's finest realtors. Please help me applaud this amazing Houstonian!

Please visit her website
www.terryazzouz.com

Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD!

2010 Beads for Deeds Premium Silent/Live Auction Items

We are proud to announce the list of our Premium Silent and Live Auction items for our upcoming Beads for Deeds event at the House of Blues on February 11th. These are a great long-term investment, excellent to keep for sentimental value, the perfect impressionable gifts, and can often be sold immediately on Ebay for quick profit. The Fanatical Change Foundation is pleased to present these items which are generously donated for the continuity of our mission to help families who have recently suffered life altering tragedies.

AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR
The Rolling Stones - Group Signed - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood & Bill Wyman

AUTOGRAPHED MUSIC RECORD ALBUMS ALL CUSTOM FRAMED
BB King
Bruce Springsteen
Elton John
Frank Sinatra
James Brown
Kiss - Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss & Ace Frehley
Madonna
Michael Jackson Thriller Album
Pink Floyd - Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Rick Wright & Nick Mason
U2 - Bono, Edge, Larry Mullen & Adam Clayton Jr. WAR Album

16x20 CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS ALL CUSTOM FRAMED
All 5 James Bond's - Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore & Timothy Dalton

11X14 CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS ALL CUSTOM FRAMED
Al Pacino - Scarface

8X10 CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS ALL CUSTOM FRAMED
Christopher Reeve - Superman

16x20 AUTOGRAPHED SPORTS PHOTOS ALL CUSTOM FRAMED
Yogi Berra - New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle - Classic Yankee Image

AUTOGRAPHED BOXING GLOVES
Muhammad Ali

We do allow early bidding via email to bid@fanaticalchange.org. Every item in our Premium Silent and Live Auction has undergone triple third party authentication and an Authentication Certificate is provided with each item.

For more information on each item or bidding information then please email bid@fanaticalchange.org.

Looking forward to a brilliant event.

Enthusiastically,

Steven Kaufman
President of The Fanatical Change Foundation

Shine Up Those Dancing Shoes!

We are honored to have Big Red and The Zydeco Playmakers! They are sure to set the right type of party atmosphere that all will enjoy. This event promises to be the most fun of our events yet.

A Special Thanks To Change Magazine

We at Fanatical Change know why Carla Medlenka knows so many people. Her charisma and go getter attitude has proven to be an absolute blessing. She is resoursful and generous and has proven to be an irreplacable asset to the Fanatical Change team. Her publication, Change Magazine, is one of Houston's finest. Please help me applaude this amazing Houstonian who strives everyday to make a difference!



www.bigredzydeco.net

The Change Chronicles Episode II

We just finished up this weeks Board of Directors meeting. We are picking up so much momentum. The word is spreading! We had 19 volunteers at our meeting tonight! All of which have committed to bringing 10 people to the event. Now that the meeting is over you know what that means...It is time for another installment of The Change Chronicles. In this hilarious episode you will see Juan Cuevas admit to trying on a tube top at Suit Mart where he and the Change Fanatics purchased a gift card for Victor McDonald. Please give any and all fashion advice to Senor Cuevanomics in the Comments section.





Enjoy,
And Remember....
February 11th House of Blues Houston 6pm

Change Your Calendar, Change a life!

Watch The Change Happen

Hello Change Fanatics! Are you ready to see change in action? We are pleased to bring you our first episode of behind the scenes footage. This is the first of many Episodes staring Board Members, Steven Kaufman, David Winters, Christine Jacques and Juan Cuevas as they drove all over the city of Houston gathering items of aid for our recipients on August 14, 2009, the morning after our last event.

WARNING: PEOPLE RIDING AROUND IN CARS FOR HOURS CAN GO INTO A STATE OF DEMENTIA. THIS VIDEO DOCUMENTS THIS FRIGHTENING PHENOMENON.

Change Chronicles, Chapter 1




Stay Tuned for Chapter 2!

Remember, Change Your Calendar, Change a Life!

February 11, 2010