Showing posts with label Canine Companions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canine Companions. Show all posts

Monday, August 30, 2010

University Club of Orlando to Host Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser to Benefit Canine Companions

ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando will host a Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser reception on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $50,000 so far this year to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations.

Volunteers from the beneficiary organization serve as bartenders at Cocktails for a Cause and all gratuities are donated to the charity.

Justin Wright, events director at the University Club of Orlando, said admission to the Sept. 16 Cocktails for a Cause fundraising event is free. Guests are encouraged to donate as generously as they can to Canine Companions.

For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

University Club of Orlando to host Cocktails for a cause Events

ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando will host three Cocktails for a Cause Events in July, August and September.

Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events host charitable and civic groups that employ group leaders as guest bar managers. All gratuities are donated to the cause, Greene said, and Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $100,000 to support local civic and charitable organizations.

The University Club of Orlando will host a Cocktails for a Cause reception to benefit Special Olympics from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 29.

On Aug. 26, the University Club will host MichLee’s Puppets, which visits local schools to offer students life lessons and character-building exercises. The Cocktails for a Cause event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

On Sept. 26, the University Club will host Canine Companions, which trains dogs to serve as intelligent companions for disabled and elderly.

For more information about this press release, contact: Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com