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The Club's 13th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Off on September 18th

Mt. Kisco, New York (August 15, 2007) — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester will hold its thirteenth annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at GlenArbor Golf Club, Bedford, NY. Event Sponsors, for the fourth consecutive year are Marcela and Michael Berland. Proceeds generated from the tournament go directly towards the Clubs' programs and annual scholarships. Last year, twenty-four foursomes participated in the tournament, which raised more than $100,000.

The golf tournament commences at 10:00 a.m. with registration, followed by an 11:30 am lunch buffet. A shotgun start for the golfers will be at 1:00 pm. Hors d'oeuvres and a buffet dinner will be served following the tournament. There will be an awards presentation during dinner, along with a silent auction featuring great tickets, VIP items, foursomes, and more.

Brian Skanes, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester said he is pleased with the tournament's growth. "We are very grateful to our community for their continuing support," he said. "Participating in or sponsoring the tournament is a great way to contribute to a worthy cause while having fun."

The Tournament will feature Hole-in-One, Longest Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin contests. The Golf Tournament Committee is chaired by Michael Berland and includes members: Lou Claytor, Bruce Cohen, John Crabtree, Terry Kramer, Graham Leveston, John New, Tom O'Neil, Bruce Orenstein, George Roach, Todd Rockefeller, Nick Scala, Jim Steets, Rick Talmadge, and Tom Trotta.

The Club is currently accepting sponsorships, foursomes, and advertising in the tournament's program booklet. For further information regarding the tournament and/or sponsorship opportunities, contact Jean Skanes at 914.666.8069.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets." It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the service of all youth with a primary focus on children with special needs. The main unit in Mt. Kisco, NY is a 36,000-square-foot facility featuring an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, two computer labs and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Club has two satellite programs: a youth and teen center in the Yorktown Community Center; and a full service program at The Community Opportunity Center in Tarrytown, NY. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester serves more than 6,000 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069