Help the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department keep kids off drugs. Come Play Golf on Monday, June 20, 2011.

Community Message has been issued by the LASD - HQ Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff.


Wednesday June 15, 2011 2:21 PM PDT

Help the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department keep kids off drugs. Come Play Golf on Monday, June 20, 2011.

Who: Golfers are invited -- Anyone wishing to support efforts and raise funds for drug education and the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s STAR (Success Through Awareness & Resistance) program.

What: Golfers are encouraged to play at the 2011 STAR Golf Classic. Player spots and sponsorships are available, with tee sponsorships beginning at $100. Player spots include golf, a tee bag, lunch, on-course prizes, and a sumptuous buffet dinner including tri-tip and chicken, a silent and live auction, raffle, and comedy show.

When: Monday, June 20, 2011
9:00 a.m. – Registration
11:00 a.m. – Tee off Shotgun Start
4:00 p.m. – Banquet and Awards
Where: Hacienda Golf Club
718 East Road
La Habra Heights, California

Why: This tournament is designed to be fun and unique, while raising funds for the STAR program, which educates children on the dangers of drugs, gangs and violence. The STAR program is a unique drug and gang prevention program, which partners with deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, school districts, schools municipalities, teachers, and parents throughout Los Angeles County.

“We are trying to offer a golf experience that will be fun and challenging for all levels of golfers, while getting the message out about the importance of helping the youth in our communities,” said tournament coordinator, Deputy Cesar Romero. “This year, more than ever, we need to raise funds to keep the program running in our schools.”

“Many of our sponsors and players come back year after year because of the excellent tee bags they receive, on-course prizes, the challenging courses, the great food that is offered throughout the day, and the outstanding raffle and silent auction we hold after the tournament,” said Deputy Robert Amstutz, tournament co-coordinator. “In fact, this year we have some on-course surprises planned that are sure to have people talking. I don’t want to give too much away, but we will be doing the longest drive competition with handcuffs,” Amstutz added.

For additional information or to sign up for the tournament, please call the STAR Unit office at (562) 946-7263.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/4701489/?sub_id=42580.