Los Angeles - Goodwill Southern California's first annual Golf Classic will do much more than test players' skills. Behind the tee-shots is the serious purpose of raising money. Each participating sponsor and/or golfer is helping the more than 15,000 people Goodwill Southern California serves in the counties of Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans, from the ocean to Orange County), San Bernardino and Riverside every year. The day-long Tournament takes place on Monday, September 12th, 2005, starting at 9 a.m. at the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village.
100% of the proceeds from the annual event will support Goodwill Southern California's job skill-building education, training, and work experience programs which transform lives through the power of work. Event title and other levels of sponsorships range from $500. to $25,000. and cover foursome entry fee, on-course tee signs, gift bag, program recognition, reception and awards banquet and more. Individual player spots are $475. each with teams now forming. Along with friendly competition on a top-rated golf course, registered players will also enjoy a continental breakfast, golf cart and range balls, tee prizes, a putting contest, Shotgun Start, and an on-course BBQ lunch.
Mark Walberg, TV personality and Goodwill Southern California Board of Governors member, is hosting the Awards Dinner and Live Auction as Master of Ceremonies. For sponsorship opportunities and registration packet, contact Gregory A. Silberman, CFRE, Vice President of Development and Community Relations, at 323-395-4099; 323-539-2030; or gsilberman@goodwillsocal.org. The business, civic, and community leaders who support the Goodwill Southern California Golf Classic recognize the enormous value of Goodwill Southern California's contributions to a skilled workforce.
Howard Freshman, Director of Marketing and Promotions at KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO and Media Sponsor of the Golf Classic, agrees. "Goodwill makes a significant contribution to the health and well-being of our communities. KNX 1070 is proud to be the Media Sponsor and encourage others to take a leadership role in supporting the Goodwill Golf Classic."
About Goodwill Southern California
www.goodwillsocal.org
More than 15,000 people with disabilities or vocational disadvantages benefit from Goodwill Southern California's education, job training and placement programs annually. GSC operates 44 retail stores, 36 attended donation centers, three campuses and six community-based career resource centers in the counties of Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans), Riverside and San Bernardino. Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator, gave GSC its highest four-star ranking for four consecutive years, because GSC spends 92 percent of its budget on programs that transform lives through the power of work.
For more information about GSC and its programs, visit www.goodwillsocal.org or contact: Gregory A. Silberman, CFRE, Vice President of Development and Community Relations, at 323-395-4099; 323-539-2030; or gsilberman@goodwillsocal.org.
