TILTON NH,  June 1, 2010 - On Friday, June 11th National Processing Center (NPC) & Laconia Savings Bank will present the Lakes Region Association's 6th Annual Hospitality Golf Tournament at Waukewan Golf Club in Meredith. The Tournament will get underway with a 11am shotgun start.

This year's Hole-in-One prize is a 2010 Chaparal 244 Sunesta Xtreme Ski Boat from Fay's Boat Yard on Lake Winnipesaukee. The 244 Sunesta Xtreme has an adjustable dual prop stern drive power and is setup for pro-level competition with standard Perfect Pass, forward ballast, a custom tower and the largest swim platform in this size range. Don't miss your chance at this great prize!

Hospitality Golf Tournament participants will receive gift bags, boxed lunches at arrival, a BBQ dinner sponsored by T-Bones & Cactus Jack's Great New Hampshire Catering along with award & raffle prize opportunities and more.

"We are excited to be partnering with NPC & Laconia Savings Bank as our presenting sponsor for this major fundraiser and to offer our members competitive solutions for their financial needs" said Amy Landers, Executive Director of the association.  "These companies are genuinely committed to giving your company the best possible service and to lowering your overall costs."

The funds raised at the Hospitality Golf Tournament will allow the Lakes Region Association of New Hampshire to enhance their already impressive marketing efforts to bring more visitors and their subsequent spending to the area's businesses. In addition, funds will also be used to increasing the association's financial contribution for the Annual Mildred Beach Hospitality Scholarship  and the Ron Meade "On the Track to Tourism" Scholarship that are awarded annually to deserving Lakes Region students.

The Lakes Region Association, the region's largest tourism marketing organization, represents over 440 businesses including lodging properties, campgrounds, restaurants, attractions, marinas, golf courses, real estate companies, retail and related shops, and many service entities. Support at this and other association fundraising events is instrumental in assisting local businesses and the overall economy in the region through maintaining and boosting the sizeable and indispensable amount of tourism promotion the association provides for its members on an in-state, out-of-state, national and international level.

Current major sponsors that have declared their support for the enhancement of tourism promotion include our presenting sponsors: National Processing Center (NPC) (603) 527-8078 www.npc.net and Laconia Savings Bank (800) 832-0912 www.laconiasavings.com; our Signature Sponsors: NH Employers Insurance Company (603) 223-0166 www.AIMMutual.com and Comp-Sigma Ltd  (603) 228-3610 www.comp-sigma.com; Fay's Boat Yard (603) 293-8000 www.faysboatyard.com; The Rowley Agency  (800) 238-3840 www.RowleyAgency.com, Great New Hampshire Catering (603) 606-4455 www.t-bones.com/wecater; Tylergraphics (603) 524-6625 www.tylergraphics.com; Comcast (800) 266-2278 www.comcast.com; Gunstock Mountain Resort; Globe Direct; Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England; Star Media; Preferred Vacation Rentals; Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages; Dental Expressions; Patrick's Pub and Eatery; Meredith Village Savings Bank; Schaefer Mortgage Corporation and the Inns & Spa at Mill Falls. A full list of supporters and more information can be found on the Lakes Region Association's website at www.LakesRegion.org or by contacting the Lakes Region Association at (603) 286-8008 | alanders@lakesregion.org. Secure payment can be made online at www.LakesRegion.org.

Established in 1936, the Lakes Region Association's mission is to promote the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a year-round destination to bring more visitors to the area and economically benefit our member's businesses. The Association is a non-profit organization focusing solely on Tourism Marketing & Promotion. To assist our region's guests and member businesses to connect, the association develops and distributes nearly 1 million publications including 300,000 Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area and 600,000 Lakes Region Map and Guides.

The Lakes Region Association also maintains several supporting websites including ones for group travelers, travel writers, holiday travel, and historical walking tours in addition to their primary tourism information site www.LakesRegion.org for up to the minute happenings, property and entertainment listings, vacation travel incentives, photo tours and so much more. For information on obtaining your copy of our Map & Guidebook or making the Lakes Region Association your marketing arm to effectively reach local, domestic and international markets, contact our expert staff at 603-286-8008.

 

 

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