Non-Profit Forum Luncheon

TOPIC:  Organizing & Managing a "Profitable Golf Tournament"

PRESENTER:  Bill Gardner, President & Founder of Links Worldwide

                           (Tourrnament Services & Consulting Company involved with

                             between 800 to 1000 events annually)

                             www.linksworldwide.com

WHEN:  Thursday, February 21, 2008

TIME:  11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:  NCCCC, 12 Penns Way, New Castle Corporate Commons

COST:  $20 members, $30 Non-members (Price includes lunch.)

To register to attend send an e-mail to mckayj@ncccc.com

This informative workshop is geared towards organizations that are considering a golf tournament as a fundraiser and organizations with an existing tournament that want to take their event to the next level and increase their bottom line.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Overview of the Golf Tournament Marketplace
• Getting started...
• Building a Strong Committee
• Golf Tournament Business Plan
• Golf Course selection
• Marketing (Brochures & Fliers)
• Where do YOU make money?
• Adding to the Bottom Line - an action packed section on pre-event fundraising and day of contests that can generate a lot of money for your charity.
• Bonus section "Sponsorship"

Who should Attend?

Anyone serving on a golf committee tasked with organizing and managing a profitable golf outing as an event fundraiser for their non-profit organization or favorite charity.

About the Presenter:

Bill Gardner, the President & Founder of Links Worldwide, is an avid golfer with over 20 years experience producing Charity Golf Tournaments as fundraisers and community awareness.

• Successful Business Owner
• Certified Seminar leader and speaker
• Who's Who in the Industry
• Personally produced over 275 Golf Events
• Author of Handbooks and Seminar Workshops
• Speaker/Instructor the last 4 years at Penn State Outreach Workshop

           (Organizing and Managing Charity Golf Tournaments)

Testimonials:

Wellness-Community Delaware -

"Your guidance, creativity and sincere desire to see The Wellness Community-Delaware be successful with its annual golf outing has been very apppreciated.  Your expertise, ideas and suggestions have added  value to our tournament play and increased our fundraising income!

What I appreciate most is that you tailor your services to meet the needs of the Tournament Director, whether they need just a little help, or if they are looking for comprehensive event coordination.  Thank you for your incredible support and generosity!"

Jo Wilkins, Marketing & Outreach Director

Bensalem Township, PA - Economic Development Corporation

"The consenus of opinion was that the meeting was very productive and we all are amazed at how much goes into running a good golf tournament.

I also received compliments on hiring you!  We all know that there was no way we could have done this in house."

Al Goughler, Chairman, EDC Bensalem Township 2007

The Legends Classic - Benefitting Breast Cancer

"Bill Gardner and Links Worldwide made our first year at the Corporate Level a super event.

It was unclear to our committee as to how to prioritize our needs, focus our energy, and accomplish our goals.  Bill gave us direction and assistance, and kept us on task.  His recommendations, contacts, and expertise were absolutely invaluable."

Barbara Ross & Kathleen Heverly (Committee Members)

For more information or to register to attend this luncheon/workshop send an e-mail to mckayj@ncccc.com