October 30, 2012 and will run through November 2, 2012
Since its inception 17 years ago, the AT&T JEB BUSH Florida Classic Sponsored by The Wasie Foundation and Presented by Ford and Premier Beverage has netted more than $5.6 million, helping to fund the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s cutting-edge research and top-quality care for cystic fibrosis patients. This exciting three-day event, which includes a Fishing Tournament, the chic BeachBash, 65 Roses Gala and a Golf Tournament, is one of the largest fundraisers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s South Florida office. This year’s festivities kick off on October 30, 2012 and will run through November 2, 2012.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will once again serve as Honorary Chairman of the event. He first became involved in the benefit after meeting with committee member Lawson Dutton, whose child suffered from cystic fibrosis.
All events will be held at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six, except for the golf tournament, which will take place at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. The schedule of events is as follows:
– Tuesday, October 30 @ 6 pm: Angler Welcome Party
– Thursday, November 1 @ 8 am: Fishing Tournament
– Thursday, November 1 @ 7:30 pm: BeachBash
– Friday, November 2 @ 7:30 am: Golf Tournament
– Friday, November 2 @ 6:30 pm: 65 Roses Gala
A detailed description of each event and their corresponding ticket prices are on the next page.
Event sponsors include AT & T, The Wasie Foundation (www.wasie.org), an independent philanthropic organization that offers grants to Broward County nonprofits, Ford, Premier Beverage, Publix, Fort Lauderdale Country Club, Baxter Martin Advertising, Clear Channel, Keiser University, In Capital, AutoNation, Dutton Press, Inc., Exults and the Huizenga Family Foundation.
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease affecting an estimated 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Currently, there is no cure. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. For more information about cystic fibrosis, please call (954) 739-5006, or visit www.cff.org.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THE 17TH ANNUAL AT&T JEB BUSH FLORIDA CLASSIC SPONSORED BY THE WASIE FOUNDATION
AND PRESENTED BY FORD AND PREMIER BEVERAGE
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six,Panorama Ball Room 2301 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
2012 ANGLER WELCOME PARTY and CAPTAIN’S MEETING 6 p.m. Final Registration: Angler Gift Package Distribution 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres/entertainment (casual attire) |
| Thursday, November 1, 2012 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six,Panorama Ball Room 2301 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
FISHING TOURNAMENTCast your line at this year’s fishing tournament. Compete against others to reel in the big one! Come see and be seen, and don’t forget to bring your rod and reel. 8 a.m. Lines In, 4 p.m. Lines Out, 5 p.m. Final Check-In 8 p.m. Awards Ceremony to take place at BeachBash Boat Entry: $2,500, VIP Boat Entry: $5,000, VIP Charter Boat Entry: $8,000 Event sponsorship opportunities are available. |
| Thursday, November 1, 2012 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six,Panorama Ball Room 2301 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
BEACHBASH 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Dance the night away to the cool vibe of DJ Supersede (Official DJ of the Miami Dolphins), while indulging in tasty delicacies from some of South Florida’s hottest culinary establishments and open bar courtesy of Premier Beverage.Individual Tickets Purchased In Advance: $50, Purchased At Door: $65 VIP Tickets Purchased In Advance: $100, Purchased at the Door: $125 Private Cabanas For 10 Guests: $3,000 Event sponsorship opportunities are available. |
| Friday, November 2, 2012 Fort Lauderdale Country Club 415 Country Club Circle Plantation, Florida 33317 |
GOLF TOURNAMENTTee it up at the exclusive Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Your day will start with a delicious breakfast and a foursome picture with Jeb Bush. While playing, you can shoot for a hole-in-one and drive off the green with a brand new car courtesy of Ford. After your round, you will be treated to a lunch and a silent auction with fabulous items. Chaired by Gary Corell, Steve Day and Michael O’Brien and sponsored by Publix, Ryder Foundation, AutoNation and Fort Lauderdale Country Club, the golf tournament is sure to be a big hit. Bring your clubs and join us for the fun! 7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast, 9 a.m. Shotgun Start 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Awards Ceremony Individual: $1,500, Golf Foursome: $6,000, VIP Corporate Golf Foursome: $8,000 Event sponsorship opportunities are available. |
| Friday, November 2, 2012 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six,Crystal Ball Room 2301 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
65 ROSES GALAWalk the red carpet and enjoy an evening filled with decadently delicious cuisine, spectacular live and silent auctions and fantastic entertainment. You will have the opportunity to personally meet Jeb Bush while bidding on fabulous auction items which include a golf vacation to beautiful Pebble Beach, California for three days and two nights for you and five guests (a total of six people) and a Miami golf package for 3 with Governor Jeb Bush. 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception – Silent Auction 8 p.m. Dinner – Live Auction – Entertainment Individual Tickets: $300, Table of Ten: $3,000 Event sponsorship opportunities are available. |