For the Press

Tuesday, February 21, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact:
Marlene Navarro
956.330.3969


Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament announces venue change to Quail Creek Golf Club
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Feb. 21, 2011 -- The United Way of Hays County announced today that it has changed the venue of one day of their golf tournament, the Celebrity Classic, to Quail Creek Country Club.
            The Celebrity Scramble, previously scheduled to be held at Plum Creek Golf Club on Sunday, April 29, will now take place at Quail Creek Country Club golf course. This decision was made due to circumstances that arose beyond the control of United Way. The Celebrity Classic will still be played at Onion Creek Club on Monday, May 1.
            Quail Creek’s Par 72 course has impressive fairways, tall grass waste areas and beautiful Bermuda greens. Quail Creek is a challenging course for any player.
            “The Celebrity Classic has always been one of the most looked forward-to golf tournaments in the area,” said Michelle Harper, executive director for the organization. “The tournament will help give back and raise money for the community.”
            For more information about how to participate in the tournament or to volunteer, please contact Michelle Harper at 512.353.1420, or visit www.unitedwayhaysco.org
About United Way
            The United Way is a non-profit agency that strives to support children, the financially unable and those with disabilities. By providing these individuals with programs to help them achieve healthy and independent lifestyles that they deserve, United Way is promoting a quality of life for the whole community. United Way of Hays County depends on the donations and contributions of members in the community to create these social programs and keep the community standard of living higher.
Monday, October 25, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact:                    United Way of Hays County Press Contact
Matthew Fronda                 Michelle Harper
469.767.6328                     512.353.1420
mf1207@txstate.edu          michelleharper@centurytel.net

United Way of Hays County to Host Celebrity Golf Tournament

SAN MARCOS
, Texas –
October 15, 2010  - United Way of Hays County announced today that it will host the 2011 Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament to benefit the Hays County Food Bank and other partner agencies.

The event, previously hosted by Texas State University, will be held April 30 - May 2, 2011, at Onion Creek Club in Austin, Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle and Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center San Marcos. Weekend events include a dinner and auction, a celebrity mixer and a two-day golf event.

“The Celebrity Classic is more than a round of golf with one celebrity. The three-day event brings in over 40 celebrities to mix and mingle with attendees and includes two fantastic days of golf,” said Kristy Stark, Celebrity Classic Chair.  “Most importantly, all proceeds will benefit many worthy United Way partner organizations.”


United Way of Hays County, through its own initiatives and partner agencies like the Hays County Food Bank, serves over 30,000 Hays County residents each year.  By focusing on the building blocks of good life, education, income and health, UWHC is working to strengthen the community and create opportunities for all Hays County citizens.

“The Celebrity Classic has always been one of the most anticipated golf tournaments in the area,” said Michelle Harper, executive director for United Way of Hays County. “We are very excited that the tournament will now help give back and raise money for the community.”

For more information on how you can become involved with this year’s Celebrity Classic through donations or volunteering, please contact Charles Blackwell, Celebrity Classic Director at 512.353.1422, or visit www.unitedwayhaysco.org.

About United Way
The United Way is a non-profit agency that strives to create opportunities by focusing on the building blocks for a good life, education, income and health.  By providing individuals with programs to help them achieve healthy and independent lifestyles that they deserve, United Way is promoting a quality of life for the whole community. United Way of Hays County depends on the donations and contributions of members in the community to create these social programs and maintain a higher standard of living within the community.



Monday, October 18, 2010

Publicity Package

Our Publicity Package is ready. Please email us for an interactive pdf.

UWCelebClassic@Gmail.com










Monday, September 27, 2010

Sponsorship Information

We have four levels for sponsorships for this event. Each sponsorship level includes different opportunities for advertisement at the event, golf team entries and invitation to private celebrity reception on May 1, 2010. 

Donations are accepted from an individual, corporate or foundation. Sponsorship packages can be expensive so we are accepting any amount of donation you would like to make and/or a silent auction item. Anyone interested in being a sponsor or would like to donate will be provided with a form to fill out and send back to United Way of Hays County.

Below are details for each sponsorship package.


Hole-in-One Sponsor - $15,000 cash:
Celebrity Dinner and Auction
            16 guests (2 reserved tables)
Celebrity Scramble at Plum Creek Golf Club
            8 entries (2 teams) Includes: green fees, carts, range balls and lunch
Private Reception Sunday, May 1
            8 guests
Celebrity Golf Classic at Onion Creek Club
            8 entries (2 teams) Includes: green fees, carts, range balls, tournament gifts, refreshments, team photo with celebrity
            8 guests invited to Celebrity Classic luncheon prior to tee time
8 guests invited to Celebrity Classic awards dinner immediately following tournament

Advertisement prior to Celebrity Classic:
Selected promotional mailings for Celebrity Classic
Promotional materials distributed/posted around Hays County
Celebrity Classic and United Way of Hays County websites and various social media outlets
Listing in all news releases and other publicity outlets

Advertisements at Celebrity Classic:
Full-page ad in program. Camera-ready copy provide by sponsor.
Banner display at all Classic events
Celebrity Scramble and Classic
            Two (2) tee box signs
            Two (2) green signs
Featured in presentation at dinner and auction

Double Eagle Sponsor - $10,000 cash:
Celebrity Dinner and Auction
            16 guests (2 reserved tables)
Celebrity Scramble at Plum Creek Golf Club
            8 entries (2 teams)
            Includes: green fees, carts, range balls and lunch
Private Reception Sunday, May 1
            8 guests
Celebrity Golf Classic at Onion Creek Club
            8 entries (2 teams)
            Includes: green fees, carts, range balls, tournament gifts, refreshments, team photo with celebrity
            8 guests invited to Celebrity Classic luncheon prior to tee time
            8 guests invited to Celebrity Classic awards dinner immediately following tournament

Advertisement prior to Celebrity Classic:
Selected promotional mailings for Celebrity Classic
Promotional materials distributed/posted around Hays County
Celebrity Classic and United Way of Hays County websites and various social media outlets
Listing in all news releases and other publicity outlets

Advertisements at Celebrity Classic:
Full-page ad in program. Camera-ready copy provided by sponsor.
Banner display at all Classic events
Celebrity Scramble and Classic
          Two (2) tee box signs
          Two (2) green signs
Featured in presentation at dinner and auction

Eagle - $5,000 cash:
Celebrity Dinner and Auction
            8 guests (1 reserved table)
Celebrity Scramble at Plum Creek Golf Club
            4 entries (1 team)
            Includes: green fees, carts, range balls and lunch
Private Reception Sunday, May 1
            8 guests
Celebrity Golf Classic at Onion Creek Club
            4 entries (1 team)
            Includes: green fees, carts, range balls, tournament gifts, refreshments, team photo with celebrity and Celebrity Golf Classic DVD
            4 guests invited to Celebrity Classic luncheon prior to tee time
            4 guests invited to Celebrity Classic awards dinner immediately following tournament

Advertisement prior to Celebrity Classic:
Selected promotional mailings for Celebrity Classic
Promotional materials distributed/posted around Hays County
Celebrity Classic website and various social media outlets
Listing in all news releases and other publicity outlets

Advertisements at Celebrity Classic:
Half-page ad in program. Camera-ready copy provided by sponsor.
Banner display at Classic events
Celebrity Scramble and Classic
            One (1) tee box sign
            One (1) green sign
Featured in presentation at dinner and auction

Birdie - $2,500 cash
Celebrity Dinner and Auction
            8 tickets
Celebrity Golf Classic at Onion Creek Golf Club
            4 entries (1 team) Includes: green fees, carts, range balls, tournament gifts, refreshments and team photo with celebrity
            4 guests invited to Celebrity Classic luncheon prior to tee time
            4 guests invited to Celebrity Classic awards dinner immediately following tournament

Advertisement prior to Celebrity Classic:
Selected promotional mailings for Celebrity Classic
Promotional materials distributed/posted around Hays County
Celebrity Classic website and various social media outlets
Listing in all news releases and other publicity outlets

Advertisements at Celebrity Classic:
Half-page ad in program. Camera-ready copy provided by sponsor.
Banner display at Classic events
Celebrity Scramble and Classic
            One (1) tee box sign
            One (1) green sign
Featured in presentation at dinner and auction