Absolut One Man Minneapolis 2010

Do you know the a good man?  You know the one that is engaged in community involvement, intelligence, stays fit, and has a personality.   The “Absolut One Man Minneapolis” is looking for them.

In it’s second year they are kicking the event off with a search.  We assume the best candidates will be those where their good friends recommend they apply.

This event is an amazing opportunity to promote doing the right things for the right reason.  Take a few moments to think of a couple good men in your life and send them to www.onemanminneapolis.com to see if they are up to the challenge.

The real reward is having good men in our community that make a difference os so many levels.

p.s. The deadline to apply is March 5th.

March 12th – Sweet Success @ W Hotel

If you follow IamMoody you know Richard has an amazing relationship with non-profit Dress For Success.  This is a big reason why they are one of our favorite charities.

The other is their amazing mission to help disadvantaged women women transition to economic independence. They are a worldwide organization that just recently opened their doors to their first physical location helping make a difference in the Twin Cities.

On March 12, 2009 they are doing a fundraiser called “Sweet Success” at the W Hotel.  IamMoody is producing an amazing fashion show. We encourage everyone to come support.  Joi Gordon CEO of Dress For Success will be the Keynote.

We could not be more excited about the boutiques part of this event. They are Bumbershute, Il Vostro, Arafina, and Belle Reve showcasing the best in Spring clothes.  Ladyslipper and Max¹s will be supplying accessories.

Read below for all the details.   We hope to see you there.

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS TWIN CITIES
Sweet Success Benefit Luncheon

March is National Women’s History Month, and Dress For Success is celebrating the Success of Women in our community with a luncheon March 12, 2010.

When life hands you lemons… turn it in to sweet success!

Our clients have overcome tremendous challenges in life to achieve self-sufficiency. They turned the lemons life brought them into lemonade. This event is an opportunity to celebrate what women in our community have achieved.

EVENT

Luncheon to Benefit Dress For Success Twin Cities
Friday March 12th, 2010
11:30AM to 1PM
The W Hotel, Downtown Minneapolis

Keynote Speaker Joi Gordon, CEO Dress for Success Worldwide.
Informal modeling featuring affordable fashions and accessories presented by Melissa Colgan, Style Editor for MPLS. ST.PAUL Magazine.

Buy a ticket – $50.00/each

Buy a table (a table is 10 tickets)
Friend level – $1,000
Patron level – $1,500

Presenting Sponsor:
Target

Supporting Sponsors:
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, The W Hotel, Hollywood Fashion Tape, Parasole Restaurants, and Max’s

OUR MISSION
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Founded in 1997, Dress for Success is an international non-profit organization offering services designed to help our clients find a job and remain employed. Each Dress for Success client receives a suit when she has a job interview and can return for additional outfits when she finds work. She can also join an ongoing coaching and mentoring program designed to help her keep her new career successful.

WHAT WE ACHIEVE
Our programs transition women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community. Every woman we serve is a success story: She has gone from unemployment to economic independence.

Feb 27th – Fashion Fight Night 4

IamMoody is proud to again be the fashion show producers for Metro Magazine Fashion Fight Night 4.

Metro Fight Night is one of the most interesting parties of the year.  Take 6 photographers and the choice of best styling teams and some models and watch them duke it out the ring line for the best fashion photos.

Throw in a fashion show with clothes from Macy’s in between the bouts and you have a night full of fun.

Sponsors include: Bud Light, Best Buy Mobile, Carousel Audi, Prairie Organic Vodka, Hollywood Fashion Tape, Brian Graham Salon, Main Street Winery, and Tesa Jewelers

It all goes down at Uppercut Boxing Gym starting @ 7:30PM.

More information and buy tickets at www.metromagazine.com.

Dec. 19th – Thomasina’s Hot Chocolate 4 Christmas

IamMoody cannot recommend Thomasina enough. When she sings you will be moved to your inner core.

Thomasina is excited to be a part of the Twin Cities new jazz scene, and has quickly become one of the premier vocalists on stages both local and abroad, known for her unique vocality and symbiotic relationship with fellow musicians. she has been on local singing and acting stages for the past 15 years, cultivating her talents through mentorships and friendships of some of the twin cities most beloved artists.

She has quickly become one of the premier vocalists on stages both local and abroad.

Known for her unique vocality and symbiotic relationship with fellow musicians. she has been on local singing and acting stages for the past 15 years, cultivating her talents through mentorships and friendships of some of the twin cities most beloved artists.

Thomasina’s Cashew Brittle, also available for sale at the show.

Look 4 Faatemah On Season 3 Shear Genius

Our dear friend and rockstar hair stylist Faatemah Ampey made it official.  She will be one of the contestants in Season 3 of Bravo TV’s hit reality show Shear Genius.

We know she is fierce.  Faatemah was the recent winner of the 2009 Fashion Forward award at the North American Hairstyling AwardsTo see a trailer for the upcoming season and learn more about the show visit the Bravo Blog link below.

www.bravotv.com/blogs/the-dish/shear-genius-returns

Feb 25th – Police Chief’s Black Tie Gala

IamMoody is proud to produce the 1st Annual “Police Chief’s Black Tie Gala” for the MN Chief of Police Association.

This first ever event is designed to help create awareness of the MN Chief of Police Association to the public and the causes they support.

The event will feature dinner, live auction and silent auction, friends of the association, keynote speakers, and regional guests.  Come join an exciting crowd and have a great night with the Chiefs.

Date: Thursday, February 25 2010
Time: 6:00Pm-10:00PM
Location: Bayview Event Center
687 Excelsior Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331

Please RSVP by sending a check to the “Chief Of Police Association” to 1951 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125.  $75 for each person attending the event.

Check back for more info…

Support Toys 4 Tots Sponsors

IamMoody wants you to generously support the businesses part of the 19th Annual drive for Tots & Teens.  These are great local people who understand the need to give back to the community.

The Host Venue – View Restaurant & Bar
www.viewcalhoun.com

Bumbershute
www.bumbershute.com

CRAVE Restaurant
www.cravemn.com

Edge Marketing
www.edgecatalog.com>

Elsworth
www.elsworthmens.com

EXIT Realty Metro
www.ermetro.com

Galleria
www.galleriaedina.com

Isles Buns & Coffee
www.islesbun.com

Max’s
www.stylebymax.com

Muddy Paws Cheesecake
www.muddypawscheesecake.com

OPM
www.opmboutique.com

Phillips Gardens
www.phillipsgarden.com

Pop Fizz
www.popfizzdaily.com

Prokop Insurance – Its Not Insurance As Usual
.prokopinsurance.com

Sample Room
www.the-sample-room.com

Sunny’s Hair & Wigs
www.sunnyshair.com

Thomasina Productions & Pecan Brittle
www.thomasinaproductions.com

Twin Cities Green
www.twincitiesgreen.com

Toys 4 Tots & Teens Drop Sites

To expand the reach of the charity efforts IamMoody makes for the Holidays we are adding additional drop sites for those friends who are unable to make the Christmas Party on December 14th.

100% of all donation go to Domestic Abuse Project, Sabathini Community Center, or The Link.

Drop Off Locations

Elsworth Menswear
www.elsworthmens.com
811 Lasalle Ave # 205A
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 339-0763
Get directions

Dancing Ganesha
www.dancingganesharestaurant.com
1100 Harmon
Downtown Minneapolis, MN
(612) 338-1844
Get directions

EXIT Realty Metro
One Groveland Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 720-6555

December 14th – 19th Annual Christmas Party @ The View

With the holidays around the corner it’s time again for Richard Moody’s Christmas Charity party.

Can you believe this will be the 19th year? We are so excited to do it all over again. We continue to help DAP (Domestic Abuse Project), Sabathani Community Center, and The Link. If you are interested in being a sponsor please let us know.

Every past party has been huge success to get toys to kids in need. People donated bicycles, drums sets, stuffed animals, board games, and much much more.

The View Restaurant & Bar will be providing complementary appetizers for the first hour so get there early. 100% of the proceeds of the Moody’s Martini will go to buy more toys.

600 Gift Bags to be given away.
To get your RSVP at vip@iammoody.com

RSVP at vip@iammoody.com for the limited gift bags loaded up with items from the following sponsors.

- bumbershute Boutique
- Edge Marketing
- Galleria Of Edina
- Elsworth
- EXIT Realty Metro
- Max’s Chocolates & Jewelry
- Muddy Paws Cheesecake
- OPM Boutque
- Phillips Gardens
- Pop Fizz
- Prokop Insurance
- Sunny’s Hair & Wigs

Event To Benefit The Children Of The Following Charities
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Domestic Abuse Project
Founded in 1979 and the first of its kind in Minnesota, in response to women’s request for help to end the violence, not their relationship.
http://www.domesticabuseproject.org/

Sabathini Community Center
Founded in 1966 as a grassroots initiative to provide youths in the area with structured activities and addressing basic needs.
http://www.sabathani.org/

The Link
Building a supportive community network that links youth and their families to their inner strength through life skills, education, advocacy, supportive housing, and a dynamic network of social services to transform lives.
http://www.thelinkmn.org

Photos – Pink Party 4 A Purpose 11/4/2009

What an amazing group of friends.  So much good was done last night.

If you didn’t come you missed out.  Great money was raised our sponsors.  Tee and Heidi are very luck to have such great friends.   Thank you everyone.  The party is over and that means it time for photos.

Pink Party 4 A Purpose 11/4/2009 – 10/9/2009

View all 35 Pink Party 4 A Purpose Photos On Flickr

Nov 19th – Fall Wool Drive Event

IamMoody is excited to announce our Fall Wool & Food Drive event Thursday, Nov. 19th @ Dancing Gansesha Indian restaurant in Downtown Minneapolis.

RSVP to vip@iammoody.com

The event is to benefit Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) a local non-profit working to promote safe and healthy family relationships by stopping domestic violence as it occurs and working to prevent it in the future.

Dancing Ganesha
1100 Harmon Pl
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2019
www.dancingganesharestaurant.com

Domestic Abuse Project
www.mndap.org
1.800.793.5975
dap@mndap.org

Pink Party Cancer T-Shirts

Our friends over at Small Talk Inc. T-shirts have jumped at the chance to help with our Pink Party For Purpose on November, 4th for our friends Tee Simmons & Heidi Andersen.

Check out the shirt they designed to help raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer.  This is a fun shirt you can wear at other events you attend, walks, runs, or just around the house.

The shirt can be purchased at the event Nov. 4th at the View Restaurant or by visiting www.smalltalkinc.com. Proceeds go to the pink cause.

Small Talk Inc. creates shirts with a goal to get humans talking.  Something we definitely need in today’s world.  Make sure to check out all of their other shirts.  Be part of the fun.

Sabathani Community Center – Blankets Needed

Richard Moody has been a supporter of Sabathini Community Center for years. They just contacted the IamMoody team about a special need for the Senior Center

Please review the request below for Blanket Making  to see if you can help.

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We could use either monetary or in-kind.  Fleece is about $8.99 per yard. If people want to buy it by the yards or  they may have some on hand. Baby design are good for the baby blankets that will be donated to food shelf clients. Those are about 1- 1 ½ yards.  Lap robes about the same, for seniors and blankets at least  2 ½ yards.  In kind is always good because then we don’t have to shop.

If we get dollars  and buy the materials ourselves we could use about $300.00 . The class is only one day with the Target volunteers. They will teach us but I doubt we would finish all the blankets. We will keep the “Giving circle “ together for the ongoing baby blankets because I’m guessing there will be quite a need around the holidays. My idea is to start with the blankets an see if there are other projects the seniors can do to benefit others in our family resource program.

We also need Fabric Scissors for this project $10 -12  each. We could use about  5-7.

All donations to Sabathani Senior Center will be acknowledged with a letter or donation form. We area 501(C)3.

The date of the class is 11/18/09 . Sabathani needs to have the in-kind or monitary donations by 11/12 so we can purchase for the initial class. Anything after that we can use for the ongoing baby blankets.

Make checks to Sabathani Senior Center. They all go in the Sabathani bank account but if our name is on it there is no confusion about their designation.  More information at www.sabathani.org

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Dress For Success Twin Cities – Grand Opening Finally!!

There are many organization that Richard Moody and IamMoody believe in but, Dress For Success is near the top of the list.  Dress For Success is a worldwide non-profit organizations that helps low income with interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development. A step over looked by some.

In 2007 Richard was recognized by Dress For Success as on honoree for his contributions with Airforce Nutrisoda.  Since that time he and his friends have helped other locally in educating others about the mission and making a difference with out a recognized chapter.

On Monday, November 16th Minneapolis gets it official chapter.   We invite you to join us in the Grand Opening celebration that starts at 11:00AM.  Speakers include Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Jeri Quest, and Gloria Perez.

Dress For Success Twin Cities
Ford Center Building
420 N 5th Street Suite 845
Minneapolis, MN 55405

Moody On Fox 9 News @ Obama Rally

We recently got our hands on the footage of Richard Moody on Fox 9 News at the Obama Healthcare Rally that took place on September 12th, 2009.  You don’t have to look hard to see him.

Richard knows that Obama speaks the truth.  We think there is a good chance Obama heard Moody that day.

Check out the shootout to RT Rybak.  We expect big things from him.

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