Thursday, July 2, 2009

Celebrity 'Tee-Off for Teens' Golf Tournament Hosted Annually by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and General Motors

Celebrity 'Tee-Off for Teens' Golf Tournament Hosted Annually by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and General Motors

Join National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter for a day on the links at the prestigious Tournament Players Club at Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA on May 22, 2006. Shotgun start at noon.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 9, 2006

Celebrity “Tee Off for Teen Golf Tournament is a major fundraiser for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Proceeds from the golf event benefit the organization’s scholarship program that has awarded more than 190 scholarships totaling $225,000 to young women attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Since its inception, General Motors has served as the title sponsor of the Celebrity “Tee Off for Teens” Golf Tournament. The tournament attracts some of the most prominent business professionals, civic leaders, local TV, and radio personalities. The lineup of celebrity golfers include Kenny Leon, director of True Colors Theatre, Collins Spencer, WSB anchor, and Sam Crenshaw, WXIA 11 sports newscaster. Another key feature of the event is the Golf Clinic which provides the opportunity for newcomers to get pointers on the game while the novice can brush up on their skills with a noted pro, Elijah Walker. Not a golfer, but want to contribute? The event also features live and silent auctions of premium items and memorabilia. Come early to start the bidding!

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is an advocacy organization built to empower African-American women through greater access to education, political strength, business opportunities and civic responsibility. The organization's mission to empower women fills a great need in the lives of African-American women and youth. The organization’s programs evolve around three core areas: Education (Scholarships and Teen Mentoring); Health, and Economic Development (Adopt-A-Shelter).

For golf registration or sponsorship opportunities, visit our Web site at http://www. ncbw-atl. org/tee_off_teens. htm (http://www. ncbw-atl. org/tee_off_teens. htm) or call 404-522-1061. We look forward to seeing you on the Green.

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