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Business Professionals Scramble to Grant Wishes
9/3/2007 12:00:00 AM
Tampa, Florida - September 3, 2007 – Roger West Creative and Code, an integrated marketing and technology company located in Tampa, FL, is hosting the first ever Tampa Bay Scramble Golf Tournament. The event is a part of a corporate-giving strategy, and all proceeds of the unique fundraising event will be donated to the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Michael Westafer, CEO of Roger West Creative and Code, is the real heart and soul behind the event. “As an entrepreneur in the Tampa Bay area, I am really thankful for the support my business and I have received from this community,” said Westafer. “I’ve talked to a lot of other business owners and professionals who feel the same. I wanted to find a creative way that we could give back to the community collectively,” he continued.
That is when the Tampa Bay Scramble Golf Tournament was born. The event is a golf tournament played by teams of four and is based on scramble scoring. “It’s a team-oriented event and provides a relaxing atmosphere for professionals to come together, build camaraderie, and raise money for an honorable cause,” says Westafer. Players pay a fee for a round of golf, which includes a luncheon and awards ceremony after the game. Funds are also raised by collecting donations and raffling prizes, like golf equipment and apparel, gift cards, and more. “We will also be selling mulligans, which are free swings on the golf course,” states Westafer.
The fundraising event will be held on Saturday, September 15th, 2007 at the Eagle’s Golf Club in Odessa, FL. Check-in for the event begins at 7:00 a.m. with shot-gun at 8:00 a.m. The cost for the event is $300 per team based on a four-player team. The price includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, awards, and door prizes. Teams must register in advance prior to September 14, 2007. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at various giving levels.
For more information about Tampa Bay Scramble, or to learn more about the Roger West Creative and Code or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, please contact Michael Westafer.
About Make-A-Wish
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring individuals helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 69 chapters in the U.S. and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants more than 12,500 wishes a year and has granted more than 141,000 wishes in the U.S. since inception.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, was formed in 1986 and is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit. The Suncoast chapter covers a nine county territory including: Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Hardee and DeSoto. In fiscal year 2006, the organization granted 117 wishes. The organization currently has about 85 pending wishes. In January of 2004, the Suncoast chapter celebrated granting its 1,000th wish!
About Roger West
Roger West Creative and Code is a full-service integrated marketing and technology agency providing integrated marketing solutions to businesses worldwide. Our services include web design and development, online marketing, traditional marketing, custom web solutions, software development, content management systems, and e-commerce storefronts. We help our clients effectively communicate with their target market, generate qualified leads, eliminate inefficiencies, and successfully maintain and manage complex business operations. Roger West is committed to creating a fun, diverse, and pleasant working environment for clients, partners, and employees.
Contact:
Michael Westafer, CEO
Roger West Creative and Code
813.433.1869
mwestafer@rogerwestcreative.com
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