The Kiwanis Club and The Boys and Girls Club of Mt Vernon will host the 21st Annual Golf Classic

Sept. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- Mount Vernon, New York- On Tuesday October 6, 2009 The Kiwanis Club and The Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon will collaboratively host the Twenty First Annual Golf Classic at the Westchester Hills Country Club in White Plains, NY. Proceeds from the outing will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon after school youth programs.

This day-long event will commence with registration at 10:30AM and Shotgun start at 12:15PM. Golfers attending will have the opportunity to hit the links while networking with a host of well-known invited celebrities. Past celebrity attendees include Maurice DuBois; WCBS News Anchor, Bill Daughtry; Sports Announcer, and Gus Williams; former NBA player.

Robbie Jackson, President of the Boy and Girls Club of Mount Vernon said, “The Kiwanis Club and the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon have partnered to explore the tree-lined fairways for a great day of golf and fellowship all while raising funds for a great cause. It’s an experience for golf lovers of all levels.”

The Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon will honor Pete McDaniel, Senior Editor of Golf Digest and author of “Uneven Lies: The Heroic Story of African-Americans in Golf “ with the Denzel Washington Youth Service Award. Mr. McDaniel continues his commitment to the community and was also the recipient of the “Publisher of the Year” award.

The Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon is a state-of-the-art recreational facility for the Mount Vernon youth. The Clubs mission is to be the pre-eminent youth servicing organization in the City to develop the whole child, spiritually, mentally, physically, and culturally.

This year’s featured outing includes a catered lunch, gourmet dinner, award ceremony and a plethora of prizes. Additionally, event sponsors include Coca Cola, C & B Plumbing & Heating, and JDP Mechanical.

For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, contact either Joe Solimine, Event Chair, at  914-668-9580, Robbie Jackson, Board President at 914-433-3258 or visit www.bgcmvny.com.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
Founded in 1912, the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon is a community-based organization that engages youth in enrichment activities, such as academic tutoring, counseling and physical education. The Club provides assistance to youth in the areas of responsibility, discipline, teamwork, leadership and academic achievement in a safe, structured and supportive environment. The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.