Atlas Insurance Agency Presents Easter Seals Hawaii's 31st Annual Golf Classic

HONOLULU, HI, July 26, 2012 (Press-News.org) Easter Seals Hawaii will host their thirty-first Annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012. The tournament is presented by Atlas Insurance Agency and will take place at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay in Ewa Beach.

This event has a long history as one of Hawaii's most-loved charity golf tournaments, and remains a crucial fundraiser for Easter Seals Hawaii. Board Chairman, Mason Williams, said "We are so grateful for the support of the community in making this annual event a fundraising success. Every dollar raised provides critical services for our nearly 5,000 participants statewide."

Mark Bratton, Tournament Committee Chair, emphasized that "In a prolonged era of government cutbacks and deep funding cuts for critically needed services, it is vital that our community step-up to ensure that children and adults who are living with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy and other special needs throughout our islands continue to have access to the services and programs they need."

Golfers are eligible for a variety of contests including the long-standing tradition of a Hole-In-One car, which continues again this year through the support of The Cutter Family of Cars. Players will have the unique opportunity to win a Cutter automobile on each of the Par 3 holes! Golfers and non-golfers alike can join the fun at Easter Seals Hawaii's FIRST ever Golf Ball Drop. 2,000 lucky golf balls will be dropped for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas from Vacations Hawaii, a $500 shopping spree at Times Supermarket or a 32" Samsung LED TV. Reserve YOUR lucky Golf Ball today with a $10 donation to Easter Seals Hawaii.
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The tournament format is three-player scramble with a shot-gun start at 12noon, followed by a post-play banquet with awards and prizes. Entry cost is $400 per player or $1000 for a team of three and includes greens fees, cart, goodie bags, lunch, refreshments, dinner and awards banquet. All paid participants will have an opportunity to win a fabulous Cruise for two aboard the luxurious Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) including R/T airfare to the departing port of call.

Following the lead of Title Sponsor, Atlas Insurance Agency, other participating sponsors include VA Loans Hawaii, Century 21 Real Estate, Genesis Aviation, Outback Steakhouse and The Honolulu Star Advertiser.

For more information about teams, sponsorships or to donate prizes, contact Tournament Chair Rick Hamada at rickhamada@hawaii.rr.com or Easter Seals Hawaii at (808) 536-1015 or go to http://www.EasterSealsHawaii.org.

About Easter Seals Hawaii
Established in 1947, Easter Seals Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering 24 service programs on the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Lanai, and the Big Island. Easter Seals Hawaii's nearly 500 employees reach more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities and their families annually.

Easter Seals Hawaii is the state's largest provider of Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers, and one of the state's largest providers of Medicaid Waiver services for adults with developmental disabilities. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities has awarded accreditation to Easter Seals Hawaii's Home & Community-Based Services.

A trusted charity in Hawaii for generations, more than 93 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to programs and services throughout the state.

Statewide Headquarters:
Easter Seals Hawaii
710 Green Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-1015
http://www.eastersealshawaii.org

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