The Broadcasters Basis of America is taking its fundraising efforts to the courts – the pickleball courts, that’s – for its annual Celeb Golf Event and Fundraiser. This yr’s occasion is scheduled for September 9 on the Siwanoy Nation Membership in Bronxville, NY.
Held alongside the same old golf match, the BFOA Pickleball Problem is designed to interact junior-level broadcast professionals in networking actions, fostering connections with friends and trade leaders whereas selling the Basis’s charitable objectives. The Pickleball Problem consists of entry to the day’s cocktails and celebratory dinner.
This yr’s Celeb Golf Event and Fundraiser can be chaired by Katz Tv Group President and CEO Leo MacCourtney, who additionally serves as Vice Chair and Treasurer of the BFOA Board of Administrators.
MacCourtney commented, “The Celeb Golf Event is the second largest Fundraiser for the Broadcasters Basis. The funds we increase are important to persevering with the Basis’s mission. Requests for support proceed to escalate and we should be there to assist each broadcaster who qualifies.”
Broadcasters Basis President Tim McCarthy stated, “It is important that we embrace the brand new era of broadcast professionals who’ve joined our trade. The Pickleball Problem additionally allows these that don’t play golf to take part within the Celeb occasion and benefit from the night’s festivities. Along with particular person gamers, we hope to see company and market cluster challenges on the Pickleball Courts.”
Final yr’s match was held on the Greenwich Country Club in Connecticut.
The Broadcasters Basis has allotted over $15 million in support over the previous 20 years and plans to distribute roughly $1.8 million this yr. For extra data on the best way to take part within the Celeb Golf or the Pickleball Problem, or to study extra about making donations or making use of for support, go to the Broadcasters Foundation website.
