PGI Golf Tournament
Organizers of the PGI Golf Tournament for
Literacy NB 2008 have their sights aimed high this year as they attempt to
become the first PGI in Canada to get to the million-dollar mark in just seven
years.
"Seven figures in seven years is our goal and that means we have to raise
approximately $180,000 this year" said Michelle Carinci, Co-Chair of PGI NB
2008. "Most of our organizing committee has been together since 2002 when the
tournament found its new home in Moncton, and our success is owed to the
understanding of the issue by our local corporate and community supporters."
The PGI NB tournament has consistently grown in annual revenue earned for
adult literacy programs in New Brunswick establishing national records for the
past three straight years raising $162,000 last year.
"This year's events kick-off with the 2008 RBC Children's Art and
Literacy Contest where kids from kindergarten to grade eight are invited to
write a poem, create a story, or draw a picture depicting why "We Love New
Brunswick!" added Co-Chair Robin Drummond.
Entry forms are available online at the Literacy Coalition of New
Brunswick (www.nb.literacy.ca) or at any Royal Bank branch. The contest closes
July 4. Three prizes will be awarded in three age categories and the winners
will receive their prizes at the Family Festival for Literacy Wednesday,
August 20, at the Moncton Market.
Later that evening, "Eveningside - In The Tradition of Peter Gzowski"
will take to the Capitol Theatre stage featuring dance, comedy, story-telling
and music from a variety of entertainers including Jonathan Torrens (aka J-Roc
of Trailer Park Boys) and Shelagh Rogers who are already confirmed.
On Thursday, August 21, 180 golfers will meet at Royal Oaks Estates and
Golf Club to tee it up for literacy and participate in what has become one of
the premier golf events in Atlantic Canada.
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