Announcement submitted by Amy Biery Director of Communications Peter Jacobsen SPORTS:
NORTHWEST FOURSOME ADDS LOCAL FLARE TO UMPQUA BANK CHALLENGE 2012 Regence Pro-Am field includes mix of professionals and entertainers PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2012) – The Umpqua Bank Challenge today announced that four additional golf professionals will be added to the main field of the upcoming event, set for August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club in Aloha. This “Northwest Foursome” will showcase individuals, each with a local connection, who have either played or are trying to play on the PGA TOUR. This year’s foursome will include Oregon State University graduate and aspiring TOUR pro Vincent Johnson, and three additional players who will be announced at a later date. “This is a fun way to show Portland how the prominent players in the Northwest stack up against some of the top players in the world,” said Tournament Host Peter Jacobsen. “Vincent Johnson is an impressive young man who certainly has the ability to play on the PGA TOUR – I know he will hold his own on the leaderboard.” A Portland, Ore. native, Johnson turned professional in 2008 after attending Oregon State University on a golf scholarship. He played on the Gateway Tour during the 2008 season and, in 2009, earned a spot in the PGA TOUR’s Northern Trust Open as the first recipient of the Charlie Sifford Exemption. Johnson picked up his first professional victory at the 2010 Long Beach Open.
2012 Regence Pro-Am Field The 2012 Regence Pro-Am field is shaping up to include a mix of unique personalities and talent – on and off the course! In addition to Johnson and main field pros Steve Elkington, Casey Martin, Scott McCarron and Jamie Sadlowski, this year’s Regence Pro-Am field will include: • Nico Bollini; An All-American and All-PAC-10 player at USC, Bollini has spent time playing on the European Challenge Tour. Bollini’s made a name for himself in the golf world with his hilarious impressions, and will once again entertain crowds at both the Sunday and Monday morning clinics. • Matt Griesser; An actor and comedian best known for his role as “Sign Boy” in the footjoy ad campaign, Griesser also played side-kick to Peter Jacobsen on his Golf Channel series Peter Jacobsen Plugged In. Griesser currently voices the talking wheel of cheese (aka Immature Cheese) for the Cheez It brand. • Angie Oberholser; Former University of Oregon golfer Angie Oberholser turned professional in 2000, and played on both the Symetra Tour and LPGA Tour through 2005. Formerly Angie Rizzo, Oberholser is married to PGA TOUR pro Arron Oberholser. • Chris O’Connell; Named one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers for the 2010-2011 season, O’Connell is a Lead Golf Instructor for the Plane Truth Golf Schools. His current PGA TOUR students include Matt Kuchar, Scott Piercy and Matt Weibring. O’Connell was a two-time Golf Captain at the University of Notre Dame. • Joe Ogilvie; A 16-year member of the PGA TOUR, Joe Ogilvie is the owner of four Web.com Tour victories, one PGA TOUR victory and more than $10 million in official career earnings. Ogilvie is currently playing a full season on the PGA TOUR, his best finish so far being T19 at the 2012 Sony Open in Hawaii. • Amber Prange; A former collegiate golfer for the University of Washington and contestant on the reality TV program The Big Break X: Michigan, Prange made her LPGA Tour debut at the 2009 Canadian Women’s Open. • Holly Sonders; Sportscaster and co-host of Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, Sonders was a four-year member of the MSU Women’s Golf Team and helped lead the Lady Spartans to a Big Ten Championship in 2007. Additional pro-am professionals and celebrities will be announced at a later date.
2012 Ticket Sales Tickets for the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge are currently on sale. Tickets are available online through www.umpquabankchallenge.comor at participating Umpqua Bank stores. About The Umpqua Bank Challenge The Umpqua Bank Challenge, <http://www.umpquabankchallenge.com>, is a three-day exhibition-style golf tournament set for August 26-28, 2012 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. The Umpqua Bank Challenge will include The Regence Pro-am on Sunday and the main field competition on Monday and Tuesday, where PGA TOUR and Champions Tour professionals will play a best-ball format while paired into two-person teams. Hosted by PGA TOUR professional and Portland-native Peter Jacobsen, proceeds from The Umpqua Bank Challenge will benefit the tournament’s two partner charities; Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon.
About Peter Jacobsen SPORTS Founded in 1988, Peter Jacobsen SPORTS, LLC, <http://www.peterjacobsensports.com>, is a full-service sports and entertainment marketing firm that specializes in event sales, management and operations, sponsorship consulting and player/talent relations. The company is independently owned and has more than 20 full-time employees across two offices in Portland, Ore. and Providence, R.I. Since its inception, PJS has managed more than 250 events around the United States.
About Umpqua Bank Umpqua Bank, <http://www.umpquabank.com>, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and has locations between San Francisco and Seattle, along the Oregon and Northern California Coast, and in Central Oregon and Northern Nevada. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including TheWall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for the past five years in a row on FORTUNE magazine’slist of the country’s “100 Best Companies To Work For.” Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments Inc., which offers services through Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon. Umpqua’s Private Bank Division serves high net worth individuals and non-profits providing customized financial solutions and offerings. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore. For more information, visit http://www.umpquabank.com.
The Portland Advertising Federation, an ad club of leaders in Portland’s creative business community, proudly presents the 1st Annual PAF pARTy. This event was formed to connect young professionals in the creative community and benefit non-profits that support the arts. The 1st Annual PAF pARTy will take place on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at On Deck Sports Grill in Portland’s premiere Pearl DIstrict. This evening includes networking, cocktails, a silent auction, music and dancing. All event proceeds will go directly to the Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) to fund art programs for children with a life-threatening disease.
Portland, June 30th. In an effort for the Sunflower Children’s Foundation to expand its Northwest presence, a Portland Fashion Auction Compassion Event (FACE) was held at the Wieden + Kennedy Building on 13th street in Portland. John Curley, Lindsay Van Bramer, Terry Porter, Mary Lytle and Timber’s owner Merritt Paulson smile for a photo to celebrate the success of the event. The night began with a silent auction, a photo booth, various food and drink stands, and wine tasting supplied by Majestic Fine Wines. Following this, the crowd was excited and ready to watch the main event of the night: a fashion show featuring Summer 2012 styles.
Annette Troutman, Boris Jenkins, Nina McLaughlin and Angela Gardner enjoy the view from the second floor.
Renee Taylor and Rachel Dean smile together after exploring the venue.
Elyse King-Guffey, Mira Petrillo and Lily Everett volunteer at the front door to help greet the guests.
Option Model Media supplied all the models, while Orange Studio did hair. Kevin Lennox was the fashion show coordinator. Later on in the night, dessert was served and a live auction was held where golf with Terry Porter was featured as one of the live auction items!
The ladies who coordinated for this event, Lindsay Van Bramer and Mary Lytle, smile together to celebrate the success of the event!
FACE is a non-governmental organization that is run completely by volunteers and put on by the Sunflower Children’s Foundation. Their goal is to reduce hunger worldwide. FACE held four successful events in Seattle before deciding to add an event in Portland. The Sunflower Children’s Foundation was founded by model Helena Houdova.
Amy Homan and Robyn Woodman laugh after a fun time in the photo booth!
Guests enjoy the silent auction on the first floor at the start of the night!
Kelley Dulcich, Annie Petrillo and Valerie O’Brien enjoy the silent auction items.
Gabrielle Karras and Mary Welch enjoy the event on the wood bleachers and love the cause.
In conjunction with the event coordinators, Lindsay Van Bramer and Mary Lytle, Ace Hotel, SightWorks, Mike Zupans, Merritt Paulson and many other generous organizations and people. The event raised just over $35,000 which pleased organizers!
The FACE has two main beneficiaries, The Island of Hope Orphanage and Education Center in India and the Thembelihle Home in South Africa. The Island of Hope Orphanage and Education Center provides support for the abandoned and displaced children of the 2004 Tsunami. The Thembelihle Home is a safe haven for children between the ages of six and sixteen who have left their homes because of their own abandonment or because of abuse. FACE contributes homes and meals, education and supplies, and vaccinations and health care to The Island of Hope Orphanage and Education Center, and they contribute health-care, clothing, education and supplies to The Thembelihle Home. In addition to these beneficiaries, this particular FACE event held special focus on The Oregon Food Bank. Non-perishable goods were collected at the check-in station in exchange for a free drink ticket!
For more information, visit the FACE or The Sunflower Children’s Foundation homepage:
Year-End update: “Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” The unknown author of this quote must know something about an organization driven by an important mission. Thanks to the horse sense, persistence and the flaming enthusiasm of athletes, volunteers, donors, staff, and Board of Directors, Special Olympics Oregon had an exciting year of success!
Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games 2011
Special Olympics Oregon 2011
From Special Olympics Oregon:
Our number of individuals with intellectual disability served increased statewide by 17%.
Our grand Summer State Games returned after a two-year economy-triggered suspension.
Our 30 volunteer-driven Local Programs serving our participants year-round in every county stayed strong.
Our major fundraising events – The Governors’ Gold Awards, The Bite of Oregon, Polar Plunge – exceeded expected revenue.
Our quota of volunteer Special Olympics Oregon coaches increased from 35 newly-trained in 2010 to 227 in 2011.
Our number of great friends increased – more companies, individuals and organizations caught the vision of Special Olympics Oregon’s momentous impact on the lives of thousands with intellectual disabilities, their families and their communities. Over and over again, we heard those magnificent words: I want to help.
Special Olympics Oregon Polar Plunge 2011
Special Olympics Oregon Governors' Gold Awards 2011
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To all of you, we say with full hearts, “Thank you.” You have helped in ways you may not even imagine. You have changed lives, changed hearts, changed the world. We are most grateful. Hear first hand from athletes and coaches what Special Olympics Oregon has meant to them this year:
What does Special Olympics Oregon mean to you?
Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) has given my son a chance to be included and accepted just the way he is. They have provided priceless and endless resources for us as parents. Most importantly SOOR has filled our hearts with joy. My son has a chance to actually be on a team, playing a sport that he loves right at his own school! I am thankful for a way to fulfill his dreams and wishes! Thank you SOOR, without you it would not be possible! (Kristy Minor,Special Olympics Oregon Parent)
How did you get your start in Special Olympics Oregon?
I started participating in Special Olympics Oregon back in the 1992 softball season. It was one of the best moves that I ever made for myself. It has been 17 seasons that I have been a Special Olympics Oregon Athlete and I can tell you from personal experience that I have enjoyed each and every game that I have played over the years. I never think of just myself. It is very important to me that I get my teammates involved with the games that we all play as a team. We all win and lose as one team and NOT individual players. Playing games in all sports for Special Olympics Oregon is a lot of fun. I just never want it to end. (Nathan LaMarche,Special Olympics Oregon Athlete)
What has Special Olympics Oregon done for you this year?
Special Olympics is one of those rare and amazing opportunities to be a part of something bigger than myself. As a coach I get to look into each athlete and see endless possibilities that they may not even know they have. I can set goals and see the athletes far surpass them. As a parent of an athlete, I get to see my daughter make friends that are unconditionally loving and accepting. We all get to treat each other as precious, valuable, gifted and strong! There is always encouragement and recognition available to everyone. I have seen over the last 21 years so many lives changed for the better, and relationships built that last a lifetime. With every challenge is a miracle getting ready to happen! (Cindy Miguel,Special Olympics Oregon Coach)
Help us reach one more athlete this holiday season by contributing a tax-deductable gift to Special Olympics Oregon. Volunteer this year with Special Olympics Oregon and help us continue to serve the largest disability population in the state.
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