Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
42-600 Cook St., #200B
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: (760) 568-3977
Fax: (760) 568-2282
Contact: Judy Tobin May

Dr. Edwin Stempler, Chair

Mission Statement: Helping children in need reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with volunteers.

Main Fundraising Event: Hall of Fame Golf Tournament & Dinner and Kentucky Derby Fashion Show Luncheon
Date: Tournament: January 31, 2005; Luncheon: April 30, 2005
Location: Tournament: The Golf Resort at Indian Wells; Dinner: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa; Luncheon: Renaissance Esmerald Resort and Spa
Number of Years Held: 6
Theme/Description of Event: Golf tournament, dinner, and auction honoring hall of famers. Past honorees include Merlin Olsen, Don Sutton, Yogi Berra, George Brett, and Johnny Lujack.
Attire: Tournament: Golf; Luncheon: Kentucky Derby
Chairpersons: Tournament: Dr. Ed Stempler; Luncheon: Marcia Stein
Ticket Price: Tournament: $75 dinner only; $300 golf (includes two for dinner); Luncheon: $65 per person