"The staff at Mike Thompson is really a great group of people. We had been discussing possible ways to give back to the community and the many customers we consider part of our family. We felt aligning ourselves with a respected charity could help us make the greatest impact. In a staff meeting while discussing the options, we discovered that almost everyone in the room had in some way been touched by a family member or close friend that had experienced breast cancer. At that moment it was a unanimous decision to choose Play for P.I.N.K. We have been overwhelmed with the support coming in from our partners in the RV industry," explains David Revere Inventory Manager and Coordinator of this event. Revere added, "The first day this event was announced I received over 20 phone calls and emails from people asking to sponsor a tee or wanting to register a foursome. It's been absolutely staggering to see the generosity pour in from our good friends in the RV Industry."
Roadtrek Motorhomes, Inc. was one of the first companies to step forward with a corporate sponsorship. They will be hosting a Hole in One contest on the 10th tee. All golfers will have a chance to win a Roadtrek Motorhome with a retail value of over $90,000. Roadtrek President Jim Hammill was quoted as saying "We are happy to have the opportunity to sponsor this first class event and support this important cause. Mike Thompson RV works very hard at taking care of our customers and they are the #1 Roadtrek Dealer in the country with a very big heart. I wish them huge success with this tournament."
Fleetwood RV, Inc. is also one of the tournament corporate sponsors. The company will display its new 2012 products at the event. John Draheim, President and CEO for Fleetwood RV, Inc. noted; "It's really great to see one of our top dealers reach out to the community and give such effort to make a difference in other people's lives."
Keystone RV, also a corporate sponsor will be on display. Mike Thompson RV sells a majority of Keystone brands and has the strength of a long term relationship with the manufacturer for many years. President of Keystone RV, Bob Martin said "Mike Thompson's RV is a key partner for us. We jumped at the opportunity to be a part of this event and are proud to sponsor such a worthy cause."
Although this tournament is open to the public the majority of golfers will be people that have an affiliation with the RV Industry. There will be owners, presidents, and representatives from the top RV Manufacturers in the industry such as Roadtrek Motorhomes, Fleetwood RV, Winnebago Industries, and Keystone RV. Additional corporate sponsors include Bank of America and Bank of the West who are large lenders for Mike Thompson RV and the RV industry nationwide.
On July 19, the tournament kicks off with Registration starting at 11:00am. Lunch is generously being donated by Chick-Fil-A of Yorba Linda. Many events will be taking place throughout the day including; a helicopter drop fundraiser, closest to the pin contest, longest drive contest, gourmet dinner, silent auction, and a raffle. Goodie bags donated by Estee Lauder and Play for P.I.N.K. will be given to all golfers. Mark Rosenbuam, Director of Sales at Mike Thompson RV comments, "We are so grateful for the support we've received thus far. It means a lot for us to see industry leaders and individuals step up to support a cause that is near and dear to the staff of Mike Thompson RV and to many of our customers. We are looking forward to hosting a first class event for our industry partners."
To learn more about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities: www.charitygolf.mikethompson.com
Questions to be directed to Mellanie Ingle, The Mingle Agency, (714) 398-5049
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