Events
UNCF National Events Calendar
| October 2008 |
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| 16th Annual Jethro Pugh Scholarship Invitational | Thursday, October 02, 2008 | |
| Area Office: | Dallas Area Office | |
| Description: | Please plan to join us for the 16th Annual Jethro Pugh Scholarship Invitational benefiting UNCF. This year's golf tournament returns to the beautiful Four Seasons Resort, home of the Byron Nelson Championship. The tournament features 18 holes of exciting championship golf as well as a poker run throughout the round that gives you a chance to combine your poker and putting skills all in one afternoon. The occasion wraps up with the Annual Awards Luncheon and silent & live auctions. Since its inception the Jethro Pugh Scholarship Invitational has raised over $500,000 for two local UNCF universities: Paul Quinn College in Dallas and Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, TX. Your support of this event will continue to help exceptional young people attend college and pursue their career goals. | |
| Location: |
TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas Irving, Texas |
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| Contact Information: | For more information contact Lloyd Clemons at (817) 239-5673 or Leo Hampton and Rick Lilllie at @ The Paradies Shops 1 (800) 333-7200 or (404) 344-7905 | |
| Sponsor Information: | Sponsorship/Foursome packages: $10,000 Platinum Sponsor $ 5,000 Gold Sponsor $ 2,200 Foursome $ 1,500 Hole Sponsor $ 500 Individual Golfer $ 200 Patron (Awards Luncheon) | |
| Federal Disclosure Language : | All contributions in excess of $250 per person/ticket are deductible to the extent of the law. | |
| 25th Annual Walk-Fun Run-Bike Skate-a-thon Rescheduled | Saturday, October 04, 2008 | |
| Area Office: | Chicago Area Office | |
| Description: | The 25th Annual Walk-Fun Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon has been rescheduled to take place on October 4, 2008 in Grant Park lower Hutchinson Field. Registration for the event starts at 7:00 am and festivities begin promptly at 8:00 am with sponsor and award presentations, guest speakers, aerobic exercises and the start of the Walk immediately following. The fun continues all through the day with food and entertainment. This year's Walk-Fun Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon promises to be our most successful as we strive to reach our goal of raising $300,000! (Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult.)
There are many ways you can participate: Create a team and register for the event; register yourself, friends and family for the event; become a sponsor or make a donation to the event. Event Agenda:
Route Rules: DURING THE WALK YOU MUST WALK ON THE OFFICIAL ROUTE AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS. BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR CARD STAMPED AT ALL CHECK POINTS. DON'T OVERDRESS. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES AND COTTON OR WOOL SOCKS. Refreshments: Refreshments will be available at each check point and at the end of the route. Safety: WHEN YOU FEEL YOU CAN'T WALK ANY FURTHER STOP!!!! TRANSPORTATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RETURN YOU TO THE STARTING POINT. |
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| Location: |
Hutchinson Field @ Columbus Drive & Balbo. Chicago (Downtown), Illinois |
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| Contact Information: | For more information or to become a sponsor of the 25th Annual Walk-Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon contact the UNCF Chicago office: at 312/845-2200: Our office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. | |
| Sponsor Information: | Contact the UNCF Office at 312-845-2200
Online Donations: Click here to Donate Online! Chicago Walk-Fun Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon Registration Form |
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| 2008 UNCF Walkathon and Fund Run | Sunday, October 05, 2008 | |
| Area Office: | New Orleans Area Office | |
| Description: | 5K Walkathon and 5K Race to benefit Dillard and Xavier Universities. | |
| Location: |
Audubon Zoo Riverview New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Contact Information: | UNCF-New Orleans Office 504-581-3794 | |
| Sponsor Information: | $30,000 $15,000 10,000 | |
| UNCF 3rd Annual Governor's Luncheon | Tuesday, October 07, 2008 | |
| Area Office: | Orlando Area Office | |
| Description: | UNCF 3rd Annual Governor's Luncheon on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 12 Noon. Jacksonville's corporate and community leaders will be in attendance to help fulfill our mission of educating future grads. Guest speaker will be Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp | |
| Location: |
Omni Hotel - 245 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Contact Information: | For additional information please call 407.896.6940 or email sherry.paramore@uncf.org | |
| Sponsor Information: | Sponsorship packages available: $25,000 Title, $10,000 Gold, $5,000 Silver, $1,500 Bronze and individual tickets for $100.00 per person. | |
| Event Registration: | Register for UNCF 3rd Annual Governor's Luncheon | |
| Federal Disclosure Language : | All contributions in excess of $28.00 per person/ticket are deductible to the extent of the law. | |
| AEP UNCF 5th Annual Charity Gala | Saturday, October 18, 2008 | |
| Area Office: | Columbus Area Office | |
| Description: | The 2008 American Electric Power United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Committee will host the Annual "Le Jazz Hot" Charity Gala again this year benefiting UNCF?s 25th Anniversary Walk for Education. The 2008 Legacy Award recipient is Bob Powers, president, AEP Utilities. Velda Otey, last year?s recipient, will be the presenter. Powers has been instrumental in supporting AEP UNCF, serving as Executive Champ for UNCF for more than five years. ?Le Jazz Hot!? will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the King Arts Complex on Mt. Vernon Ave. from 6 - 10 p.m. The cost is $40 per person to attend this memorable event. There will be hors d'ouevres, door prizes, entertainment, a DJ for dancing, silent auction and a cash bar. If you would like to purchase a ticket(s), make a donation or need additional information, please contact Debbie Gaines at (614-716-3702) or Latoya Cook at (614-836-6927). If you or your business unit would like to sponsor at table at this AEP UNCF Team event, please click for a sponsorship form. A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste | |
| Location: |
Columbus Ohio, Kentucky |
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| Contact Information: | For more information, call the United Negro College Fund's Area Office in Columbus at 800-521-0442 | |
| Sponsor Information: | If you would like to purchase a ticket(s), make a donation or need additional information, please contact Debbie Gaines at (614-716-3702) or Latoya Cook at (614-836-6927). | |
