Adam Beach Golf Classic - August 19 & 20, 2007

DULUTH, MINNESOTA – Actor Adam Beach, of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit fame, is proud to announce the next Adam Beach Golf Classic, presented by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The dates of the tournament will be August 19 & 20, 2007 at the Black Bear Golf Course in Carlton, MN. The Golf Classic will be managed by Poitra Consulting out of Saint Paul, MN , with proceeds benefiting the Fond du Lac Native Veterans and the Adam Beach Endowment for the Native Arts (ABENA).

“I am excited about our partnership with Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for our second bi-annual golf tournament.” Beach said. “This two day event will support the Fond du Lac Veterans and youth scholarships for the performing arts. We are pleased to have 4-time PGA Tour winner Notah Begay III join us, along with comedian Don Burnstick and the music of Derek Miller. This is a special event that supports our tribal nations, our elders, our youth and our economies.” Mr. Beach concluded.

Fond du Lac Tribal Councilwoman Karen Diver echoed Adam's remarks.

“The Fond du Lac Tribal Council and the Fond du Lac Veterans Committee consider it a privilege to co-sponsor this event with the Adam Beach Endowment for Native Arts.” Chairwoman Karen Diver said. We are honored and excited to be sharing our facilities with Mr. Beach, Notah Begay, Don Burnstick and Derek Miller.” The Fond du Lac Nation believes this will be a successful endeavor that will benefit all the recipients of both our organizations. Chairwoman Diver concluded.

The Adam Beach Golf Classic is seeking additional sponsors and golfers for the tournament, more information is available at www.beachgolfclassic.com.

The Adam Beach Endowment for Native Arts is a scholarship fund located at the American Indian College Fund in Denver, Colorado .

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is a federally recognized tribe in Northern Minnesota.

Poitra Consulting, an American Indian-owned agency, provides client representation and management.

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