August 17, 2007
SAN
FRANCISCO, CA - There are only two more weeks to register to participate in the
Metropolis of San Francisco Golf Tournament being held September 21 - 23, 2007
in Palm Desert, CA. His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and the Greek
Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco invite and encourage people from through
the Metropolis to participate in this event dedicated to His Eminence
Metropolitan Anthony of blessed memory. Events of the weekend begin on
Friday, September 21 with an evening pairing reception and Silent Auction, and
continue on Saturday, September 22 with the Golf Tournament, followed by an
evening Tournament Awards Dinner and Dance. The Golf Tournament will be
held at the Desert Willow Golf Resort, a highly respected golf destination in
Palm Desert, California. The social events will be held on the grounds of St.
George Greek Orthodox Church in Palm Desert. The weekend will conclude
with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 23, followed by a
brunch for all golfers, guests and parishioners.
Foursomes, individual golfers, and a variety of sponsorships are still
available. Individual golf packages are only $250 per person, and include green
and cart fees, registration gift bag, lunch, and the awards dinner and dance.
Hole Sponsors are $1,000 include golf for two, tickets for golfers and guests
to the awards dinner and dance, plus a personalized tee sign. Special events
and activities are also being planned for spouses and guests during the
tournament.
During the tournament, golfers will have the opportunity to win cash prizes for a Hole-In-One, and also participate in other wagering holes and tee contests. A raffle is also being held in conjunction with the Golf Tournament weekend, and includes prizes such as a trip to Hawaii, golf at Pebble Beach, a laptop computer and a tour of the wine country. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100.
This event is being coordinated by the parishioners of St. George Church in Palm Desert, California, and is an excellent example of collaborating with the Metropolis in order to provide services to all the faithful. A substantial portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit all Metropolis Ministries, including the Family Wellness Center. The remaining proceeds will go to the Desert Cancer Foundation and the parish of St. George.
For more information on how you can support this event, please contact St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 760.568.9901. Tournament registration deadline is September 1, 2007.
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