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Stone Mountain Golf Club Picked As the Host for the 3rd Annual IAAPA Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Give Kids the World

ALEXANDRIA, VA (USA) (May. 9, 2005) - Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, Georgia, will welcome the amusement industry’s leading professionals for the Third Annual IAAPA Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Give Kids The World on November 14, 2005.  Held in conjunction with the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005 Annual Conference and Trade Show, the golf tournament is organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions ( IAAPA)—the largest trade organization for the amusement and leisure industry.
 
The prestigious golf tournament combines the efforts of IAAPA’s key membership including manufacturers and suppliers that sponsor various tournament activities, holes and foursomes.

The IAAPA Attractions Expo is the association’s largest worldwide gathering of amusement professionals and is being held November 14-19, 2005, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

“This is one of IAAPA’s most popular events at the IAAPA Attractions Expo.  Last year’s tournament sold out, so this year we are offering two courses to handle the additional capacity,” said J. Clark Robinson, IAAPA President and CEO.  “All who wish to play should reserve their spot as soon as possible.”

Tickets for the tournament cost $150.  The chairs of this year’s golf tournament—industry veterans Bill Alter, Ed Carroll, Jr., and John Graff—hope to surpass the fundraising of 2004’s event which netted close to $30,000. 

Stone Mountain Golf Club is situated at the foot of Stone Mountain and winds through a forest of Georgia pines around Stone Mountain Lake.  Its two courses—Stonemont, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Lakemont, designed by John LaFoy—feature impressive elevation changes and brilliant design for any skill level.

Give Kids the World is an organization that fulfills the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses and their families by providing each “wish” family a week of cost-free fun at the Give Kids the World Village located in Orlando, Florida.  As an enchanting and whimsical destination that features amusement rides, round-the-clock ice cream, costumed characters, and day-trips to theme parks, the village has provided families with unforgettable memories for thousands of children since it first opened its gates in 1989.

IAAPA has worked to raise funds and provide support for Give Kids the World for over ten years.  Additionally, IAAPA developed the “World Passport for Kids” which entitles children and their immediate family members complimentary admission to participating IAAPA member facilities.  Presently, over 300 facilities in 34 countries are part of the World Passport program.  To find out how you can help Give Kids The World, please visit their website at www.gktw.org.

For more information about the golf tournament, please contact Diane Williams at dwilliams@iaapa.org or 703-836-4800, ext. 779.  More information about IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005 can be found at www.iaapa.org. 

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IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents over 4,500 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries. IAAPA strives to help members improve their efficiency, marketing, safety, and profitability while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in the industry. www.iaapa.org