2009 OAKLAND A'S COMMUNITY FUND GOLF CLASSIC
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
CASTLEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB IN PLEASANTON
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 510-638-4900 X2241
Join Bob Geren and the Oakland A's at the annual Community Fund Golf Classic on Thursday, June 25, with proceeds benefiting the A's Community Fund, which supports charitable organizations in improving the quality of life for people throughout the Bay Area. The exclusive Castlewood Country Club will host the day. Activities include a long drive contest featuring current and past A's, exclusive tee prizes including an official Majestic Dugout Jacket, opportunity to participate in numerous activities and contests while on the golf course, breakfast, on-course BBQ's, dinner, and unlimited beverages all day. The Community Fund Golf Classic is presented in part by Chevron and State Roofing Systems. The day is also sponsored in part by Union Bank. For information on becoming a part of this fantastic day please call 510-638-4900 x2241.
2008 Community Fund Golf Classic Results
HILL COURSE
First Place: State Roofing Systems - Keith Symons, Bobby Jones, Richard Berger, Bill Lewis, Ray Fosse
Second Place: California Police Youth Charities - Chris Eaton, Greg Garrett, Tony Gonzales, John Eaton, John "Blue Moon" Odom
Third Place: Chevron - Lorne Chambers, Gary Hotaling, Kulwinder Singh, Tim Johnson, Bob Geren
VALLEY COURSE
First Place: TV 36 - Sharon Fanto, Marshall Raymer, David Saxton, Don Ratajczak
Second Place: Almanden Press - Jason Carville, Cinzia Bianchi, Brian Parks, Brett Lindeman
Third Place: Chevron - Fernando Trujillo, Brian Sardelich, Jesse Love, Mark Matheny, Bert "Campy" Campaneris
Breast Cancer Awareness Day On September 5, the A's raised $116,750 on Breast Cancer Awareness Day with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society and Northern California Cancer Center. Over the past 10 years, the A's Breast Cancer Awareness Day has raised over $1,000,000 for breast cancer education and research. Funds were raised through the sale of special ticket packages, commemorative pins and hats and an A's autographed quilt raffle.
In addition, as a part of "A Gift of Faith" grant, the A's donated $5,000 to the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center in memory of longtime KTVU Channel 2 reporter, the late Faith Fancher. A's Breast Cancer Awareness Day was presented by Olay Skin Care and additional sponsors included Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Contra Costa Times, Chevron, Comcast, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Ross Dress For Less and State Roofing Systems.
Every Saturday during the 2009 regular season will be "Oakland A's E-waste Saturdays" Presented by AER Worldwide. A's fans have the opportunity to recycle electronics beginning 2-1/2 hours prior to game time and up to game time.
All fans who recycle an electronic item will receive a 2 for 1 A's ticket voucher for an upcoming 2009 regular season A's game; some restrictions do apply:
Voucher must be exchanged at the Coliseum Box Office only
Voucher good for A's 2009 regular season home games only
Voucher not valid for 4/10, 4/13-4/16, 4/24, 5/23, 6/22-6/24, 6/26, 8/17-8/19, 8/22, 9/18
Electronics will be accepted at the 66th Avenue entrance in the Creekside Lot as well as at gates C & D
Cars can pull-up and drop-off with AER Worldwide staffing assistance at the Creekside Lot
Fans must hand carry items to gates C & D
All material will be securely recycled in an environmentally sound manner
AER Worldwide is a Fremont based global company that provides electronics distribution and e-waste recycling services to electronics manufacturers.
April 11, A's vs. Seattle @ 1:05 p.m.
April 25, A's vs. Tampa Bay @ 1:05 p.m.
May 9, A's vs. Toronto @ 1:05 p.m.
May 23, A's vs. Arizona @ 6:05 p.m.
June 6 vs. Baltimore @ 6:05 p.m.
June 27, A's vs. Colorado @ 6:05 p.m. July 18, A's vs. Los Angeles (AL) @ 1:05 p.m.
August 1, A's vs. Toronto @ 1:05 p.m. August 15, A's vs. Chicago @ 6:05 p.m. August 22, A's vs. Detroit @ 6:05 p.m. September 5, A's vs. Seattle @ 6:05 p.m. September 19, A's vs. Cleveland @ 1:05 p.m. October 3, A's vs. Los Angeles (AL) @1:05 p.m.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Televisions
VCR & DVD Players
Stereo & Car Stereo
Computers & Laptops
Hard Drives
Keyboards, Mice, & Docking Stations
Monitors
Printers, Fax Machines, & Scanners
Telephones & Cell Phones
Answering Machines & Modems
Radios & Alarm Clocks
Typewriters
Walkman & Discman
Integrated Circuits
Capacitors
Resistors
Printed Circuit Boards
Wire
All Metals
Networking Equipment
Lab Equipment
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Appliances (Refrigerators, Toasters, Microwaves, and Coffee Machines)
Electronic Toys
Drills
Saws
Electric Power Tools
Batteries
Any Hazardous Material or Liquid
Glue
Paint Buckets
Any liquid in metal containers, previously containing hazardous materials or liquid
Every Saturday and Sunday home game (and select weekday games) the A's Community Fund hosts a silent auction featuring both signed and unsigned A's memorabilia, and game used items. The silent auction is located in the A's Fan Center behind section 120 and ends with the last out in the bottom of the 5th inning. Purchased items are tax deductible.
BART Double Play Wednesdays
Community
On September 5, the A's raised $116,750 on Breast Cancer Awareness Day with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society and Northern California Cancer Center. Over the past 10 years, the A's Breast Cancer Awareness Day has raised over $1,000,000 for breast cancer education and research. Funds were raised through the sale of special ticket packages, commemorative pins and hats and an A's autographed quilt raffle. 