Media
Room
11th annual VSA Golf Exhibition
with Steve Stricker Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
 WHO:
PGA Tour golfer Steve Stricker, 2006 and 2007 PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the
Year; finished second in 2007 Fed Ex Cup standings
WHAT:
VSA Golf Exhibition with Steve Stricker
WHEN: August 18, 2008
WHERE: Cherokee Country Club, Madison
WHY: The event supports the VSA Art Center in
Madison where individuals with disabilities participate in specially
designed programming in visual art, dance and movement.
In the first 10 years of the VSA Golf
Exhibition with Steve Stricker, more than $425,000 has been raised
to support the VSA Art Center.
The format is a golf exhibition rather than a tournament.
The pros play nine holes with representatives from Event Sponsors
(2008 Event Sponsors: Cherokee Country Club, Clack Corporation,
Mid-West Family Broadcasting and WPS Health Insurance); luncheon
guests may join the gallery and follow
along in carts to watch the golf exhibition.
Golf carts will
be provided for luncheon table guests to follow along as part of
the
gallery
and
watch the
golf
up close.
·
Contact VSA for sponsorship information
Luncheon program:
 o Q&A with the players
o Presentation by VSA participants from the Art Center
o Silent auction featuring donated sports memorabilia and
other items.
·
100% of the event’s tax allowable donations go to support
the VSA Art Center.
About VSA and the Art Center:
Click here to read about Stricker's visit to the Art Center
· The VSA Art Center is celebrating 10 years of arts programming for
Madison area residents with disabilities.
· Professional teaching artists conduct programs in multiple formats
and disciplines including music, dance, drama, creative writing,
and visual art.
· The Art Center encourages arts exploration in a failure-free atmosphere
for both children and adults with disabilities.
· This year, more than 1,000 individuals with disabilities will participate
in more than 2700 hours of programming at the Art Center.
· Our mission is to expand the capabilities, confidence and quality
of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing
programs in dance, drama, creative writing, music and visual arts.
· VSA arts of Wisconsin is a member of the international network of
VSA arts, an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts.
*For tickets, email
VSA or call 608-241-2131
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