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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-‐Dade to Host 48 Annual Golf Classic in Memory of “Bebe” Rebozo on March 16 Event Proceeds to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-‐Dade’s Youth Development Programs Miami, Fla. – Feb. 27, 2015 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-‐Dade is hosting its 48th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of “Bebe” Rebozo on Monday, March 16, 2015. The tournament is taking place at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club, located at 13610 Deering Bay Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33158. The event offers players the choice to simply play for fun or at a competitive level. Event participants will have the opportunity to engage in a memorable golf experience in addition to raising funds for the Clubs’ youth development programs, which are based on fostering skills in computer, education, cultural arts homework, educational assistance, and social life competencies, as well as sports and recreation. Chaired by Ben Walker from CCU Inc. and co-‐chaired by Howard Master, a retired insurance professional, the event is expected to raise more than $100,000 for the Club’s programs. The daylong tournament will begin with a putting contest at 11 a.m. The shotgun start immediately follows at noon. All golfers will receive a gift bag, complimentary parking, green fees, cart, range balls, lunch provided by McDonalds and Olive Garden Aventura, on-‐course chicken wings and liquor shots, and dinner at the awards banquet and ceremony. Golfers are encouraged to take part in activities and games throughout the day. THE COLLECTION Audi has sponsored the tournament since 2011. Audi vehicles will be on full display throughout the day. Immediately following the tournament, the day will conclude with an awards banquet and ceremony at 5:30 p.m. featuring a delectable buffet style dinner, cocktails, a raffle and silent auction featuring prizes such as vacation stays, weekend loans on select Audi models, and sports memorabilia. Guests are asked to adhere to the country club casual dress code. The Double Eagle Sponsor for the 48th Annual Golf Classic is the Carmen Rebozo Foundation and the Eagle Sponsor is THE COLLECTION Audi. Additional confirmed sponsors include Ocean Bank, Bermont Advisory Group, CCU Inc., Miami Marlins, Wells Fargo Advisors, Matty’s Sports, BB&T, Wells Fargo Insurance, McDonalds, and Olive Garden Aventura. Many sponsorship/underwriting opportunities are still available, ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. Underwriting opportunities are available from $500 to $2,000. A Tee Hole Sign Sponsorship is available for $250. Registration fees are $1,600 for a foursome. The admission price for dinner only is $100 per person. For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, or to reserve a foursome, individual golfer or purchase dinner only tickets, please contact Kati Foley (305) 446-‐9910 ext. 30, or via email at [email protected]. About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-‐Dade Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-‐Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit https://bgcmia.org/ . ###