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Women, Golf & Business Luncheon Names
Pet Peeves among recipients

 

Bethpage, NY – June 26, 2007 – The 11th Annual Women, Golf & Business Luncheon, which takes place at the prestigious Commerce Bank Championship, has announced that Pet Peeves will be among three charitable organizations that will receive proceeds from the annual luncheon.

“We are delighted that the Women, Golf & Business Luncheon Committee selected Pet Peeves as a beneficiary,” stated Pet Peeves Founder Janine Dion.  “We are pleased to be recognized for the work we do to compassionately connect people and pets through our support of pet therapy initiatives, animal rescue groups, no-kill shelters, and humane education programs here on Long Island.  It is an honor to be named in the company of fellow charitable organizations EAC and UCP of Suffolk, and we are very grateful for the support.”

Karen Strom, Chairwoman of the Annual Women, Golf & Business Luncheon, which draws hundreds of professional women to the site of the Championship event, stated,“The committee is pleased to be supporting a well-rounded and respected group of organizations that do so much to improve the quality of life for some of Long Island’s most vulnerable and needy people and animals. We are pleased to be able to wholeheartedly support their efforts.”

 The Women, Golf & Business Luncheon takes place on Tuesday, June 26, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the Commerce Bank Championship, at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park.  The luncheon features special guest speaker, Kim Kiyosaki, an author, seasoned investor, and savvy businesswoman.  Tickets are $75 in advance, $100 after June 15. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call (516) 742-7430 or visit: www.commercebankchampionship.com.

Pet Peeves is a 501c3 umbrella organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to raising funds to support no-kill shelters, animal rescue groups, humane education and pet therapy initiatives. Their 5th annual fundraising event, “Furry Tails Can Come True” will be held this year on October 3rd at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The event is open to all. Corporate and individual sponsors are welcome. Visit www.petpeeves.org or call 516.692.PETS to learn how you can contribute to “Furry Tails Can Come True” and make a difference in the lives of many of these vulnerable creatures.


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