Community Center Hosts Fundraiser Bowling Tournament
Publication: 03/07/2010
Author: Bryan Hinckle
When the Community Center’s Programming Committee began discussing events for 2010, Bryan Hinkle, The Center’s newest Board of Trustee’s member and Programming Committee member, quickly developed a Fundraiser Bowling Tournament entitled “Lose Your Clothes Supporting Your Center.”
Scheduled for Sunday, April 25 at the AMF Bowling Center, 4501 South Blvd (at Woodlawn), the tournament’s proceeds will go to The Center which is a charitable, non-profit 501c3. “The Rainbow Flag shows levels of Sponsorship,” explains Hinkle. “The levels of Sponsorship range from $25 - $500, and this really is your personal opportunity to make a difference for your Community Center by getting individual sponsorships. By asking your trusted friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you, you can even obtain a VIP table depending on your sponsor level.”
According to Hinkle, non-bowlers are free to participate by raising money and obtaining VIP status. “Many of us non-bowlers are excited about raising money so we can have a VIP table just to enjoy the party!” exclaims Board Secretary Teresa Davis. “With a live DJ, DRAG entertainment, and prizes, this is going to be a blast for everyone.”
Each team of two bowlers will be paired such that a contestant with an average of 151 or higher will be matched with a person that has an average of 150 or lower. The $25 registration includes bowling, shoe rental, the DJ and DRAG entertainment, and $20 pre-registration is available. Top prizes include cash awards as well as gift certificates to local LGBT businesses.
Convenient sign up by cash, check, or credit card is through Frank Kalian at Sir Speedy Printing at 5th and Caswell, 704-375-8349. Folks wishing to sponsor a bowler may contact Frank and provide the name of the bowler they are sponsoring so the bowling contestant can receive the credit.
The exclusive sponsor of the tournament, SIDELINES SPORTS BAR, is hosting a Pre-Registration event at its bar on April 10 between 8 – 10 pm. Sidelines is located on South Blvd, near Woodlawn, across the street from the AMF Bowling Center. Sidelines will also hold the official Post-Tournament After-Party, and all attendees who are not members of Sidelines will be admitted free.
All questions may be directed to Bryan Hinkle, 704-737-0749 or hinkone@msn.com.
Sponsorship Levels:
$500.00 Red = Life
$350.00 Orange = Healing
$250.00 Yellow = Sunlight
$150.00 Green = Nature
$50.00 Blue = Harmony
$25.00 Violet = Spirit
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