GOLF TOURNAMENT HELPS INNER CITY YOUTH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By: James I. Neusom, II

The City Lights Reporter

www.citylightssoftware.com

May 30, 2002

8th Annual Golf Classic 

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Since 1990, the Black Tavern Owners and Southern Nevada Retail Beverage Association has primarily operated in the inner city community and has been committed to providing youth with an opportunity to reach their highest potential. The Youth Scholarship Program was designed to encourage minority students to excel academically, socially and professionally. This influential community minded business groups mission is “to inspire the youth of today to be the best that they can be”. They believe the values taught and life skills learned through the game of golf will carry on throughout the lives of the kids and open the sport up to new potential Tiger Woods. 

Don Barden of the Majestic Star and Fitzgerald’s family of resort casinos has joined this worthwhile community based organization to demonstrate the commitment of his corporation to creating a family friendly and socially conscious gaming environment in the city of Las Vegas.

By partnering with Southern Nevada Inner City Youth Golf Association (SNICYGA) they can expose many in the community to the business, social and health benefits of Golf while simultaneously providing at-risk inner city kids with an alternative activity other than the streets. Honesty, integrity, good sportsmanship, individual leadership and dedication are cornerstones of the SNICYGA, which offers clinics, open practice sessions, trips to tournaments and a scholarship fund, free of charge to its members. More than 200 kids have participated in this program over the past seven years, which is open to inner city kids ages 10-18. Several members have gone on to play for their high school teams and a few have earned college golf scholarships.

The Black Tavern Owners and Southern Nevada Retail Beverage Association is comprised of many state business and community leaders. They have planed a wonderful golf tournament with many networking and business opportunities incorporated into a full weekend of fun. Scheduled events include private receptions, celebrity luncheon, raffle and award presentations. 

This year the official honoree is Don H. Barden, the only African-American in the world to own and operate a chain of casinos. If you’ve never had a chance to hear this man speak, then you have truly missed and inspiration. His life epitomizes the tournament theme of “All Things Are Possible When You Believe!” Many mainstream Nevada corporate, business and political leaders will be participating in this charity tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on advertising and sponsorship for this worthwhile endeavor, or to pre-purchase tickets, contact Ora Mason Tournament Director at (702) 636-8686. Tell your friends about this charity fundraiser. The Black Tavern Owners are committed to creating unique entertainment and social experiences for urban professionals while raising money to support programs that empower and enrich our community. Talk to your employer about how your company can support The Black Tavern Owners. Not only will you get to meet and mingle with many of the leaders here in the city of Las Vegas, but you will also experience the unique esprit de core of one of fastest growing black communities in America. Come one, come all and join us for a weekend of fun in the Las Vegas sun.

Southern Nevada Retail Beverage Scholarship Fund

8th Annual Golf Classic 

808 Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89106

(702) 646-4688 (702) 646-6382 Fax

Ora Mason, Tournament Director (702) 636-8686

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 12 2002

Pre-registration & Cocktails 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.- Heritage Lounge 1020 West Owens Blvd.

Saturday, July 13 2002 - 6:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Las Vegas National Golf Club

1911 E. Desert Inn Road

Awards Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Seven Seas Restaurant 820 West Lake Mead Blvd.

Presentations, Raffle Prizes and more

TOURNAMENT FEES

Foursome .............$600

Golfers Entry Fee..$150

Hole Sponsor .......$100

ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 8TH 2002

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18 HOLES OF GOLF AT THE LAS VEGAS NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

Scramble Format (best ball)

Shotgun Start Golf Carts Included Refreshments on the course Luncheon & Awards Presentations Prizes, Trophies

CONTESTS Hole in One, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin --------------------------------------------------------

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Sponsor ($3,000.00)

Foursome for Golf & Award Luncheon Prominent Sign on Course Hole sponsorship sign Recognition at Award Luncheon

Gold Sponsor ($2,000.00)

Foursome for Golf & Award Luncheon Hole sponsorship sign Recognition at Award Luncheon

Silver Sponsor ($1,000.00)

Twosome for Golf & Award Luncheon Hole sponsorship sign Recognition at Award Luncheon

Bronze Sponsor ($500.00)

Sponsorship of Continental Breakfast or Sponsorship of Award Luncheon

Hole Sponsor ($100.00) Hole sponsorship sign

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Southern Nevada Retail Beverage Scholarship Fund

808 Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89106

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Louis Conner Chairman of the Board

Daniel Edmond President

Herman Thrower 1st Vice President

Mario Berlanga 2nd Vice President

John Edmond Treasurer

Ora Mason Golf Classic Director

Stacy Heard-Smith Golf Classic Asst. Director