First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Pasadena for Fundraiser; Gives Voice to Women

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May 27, 2011, 04:18 ET

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic political consultant Lena Kennedy announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama is attending a fundraising luncheon at the private home of Ann and Robert Hamilton in Pasadena on Monday, June 13. The fundraiser is being organized by Southern California Women For Obama, a local grassroots initiative headed by Kennedy to help women get engaged in the political process and ensure their voice is heard.

"We expect about 500 attendees, a turnout similar to earlier Obama fundraisers we've hosted in Pasadena during the presidential campaign," adds Kennedy.

"We are honored to be one of only two fundraisers the First Lady will attend during her visit to Southern California," explains Los Angeles business executive and Presidential Partner Teena Hostovich, who is co-chairing the event with Kennedy. "Attendees at our luncheon will be a good cross-section of President Obama's constituents in Los Angeles, one that is diverse culturally, socially, and economically."

More than 450 women attended a reception rally hosted at the home of Lesley and Rob Levy on May 15 to kick off President Obama's re-election campaign and offer women meaning ways to get involved in the political process. Hostovich, who served as the evening's emcee, introduced various speakers including Congresswoman Judy Chu, John Emerson & Ken Solomon, California Co-Chairs, President Obama National Finance Committee, Eric Bauman, Vice Chair California Democratic Party, Honorable Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles City Controller, and Los Angeles Councilwoman Jan Perry.

The luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. Individual tickets are $1,000. Special $10,000-a-couple tickets are also available, allowing a photo opportunity and private time with the First Lady. For more information, contact Lena Kennedy at 626-765-6206 or email at [email protected].