Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame Classic – July 8 & 9, Lansdowne Resort

July 8 & 9, Lansdowne Resort

Auction Items Needed![/I]

Once again, the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) is the tournament sponsor of the 2006 Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame Golf Classic benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and event co-chair Tamara Darvish of DARCARS is reminding dealers to get on board.

–This year as we celebrate our •Sweet Sixteen,ê weêre on •The Road To a Millionê and we really need your help,” said Darvish in a recent letter to dealers and friends. –This event continues to be a success as a result of the many area auto dealers and kindred members that come together to make a big difference for the 600,000 Americans presently living with one of these horrible diseases. Last year, with the generous support of WANADA dealers and members, we raised nearly $700,000.”

In addition to supporting a great cause, the tournament weekend features over 40 NFL and NBA Hall of Famers, who will golf and mix it up with the tournament participants and supporters during the tournament, at a VIP private reception and an exclusive banquet which highlights all of the sports heroes in attendance.

–As a sponsor, WANADA has opened the door for Washington area dealers and dealer community supporters to be involved in the tournament weekend in a big way through a variety of special opportunities to interface personally with the NFL/NBA Hall of Famers,” said Darvish. –People really have a great time,” she said.

A range of sponsorships at various levels is available and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. –We also are in great need of auction items,” Darvish added. –These items are –low-cost” contributions that you can solicit from the many vendors that your dealership or company may do business with.”

Examples of some popular –sample” auction items include: gift certificates to restaurants, malls, theaters, etc; baskets of items (e.g., toy baskets, book baskets, etc); tickets to sports events/concerts; electronic equipment (TVs / DVD players); computer equipment; Ipods and accessories. Cumulatively the auction makes a big difference and doesnêt –set anyone back,” said Darvish.

For more information on sponsorships or to donate auction items, contact Tamara, Darvish at (301) 622-0300.