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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
January 2007
January 2007 Tribes in the News
Many Southern California casino tribal hosts have annual community many times their charity includes both. Here are some 2006 end-of-year philanthropy programs, giving funds and services when there is a need, and community philanthropic donations from Indian gaming Tribes.
IPechanga Eighth Annual Golf Classic Raises $50,000 for S.A.F.E.
n November 2006, hundreds of golfers teed o Because of its commitment to the Temecula Valley programs in the coming year. We are so proud to have for a good cause at the Pechanga Resort & Casino community, the Pechanga Development Corporation Pechanga as our partner in serving the community and Eighth Annual Golf Classic. Players included the chose S.A.F.E. as the bene ciary of the 2006 Pechanga are thankful for their nancial support,” said Melissa
Donaldson, S.A.F.E. Executive Director.
Since opening its doors in 1995, Pechanga has contributed millions of dollars to charities and non- pro t groups in Southwest Riverside County.
OSycuan’s Charity Golf Tournament Raises $40,000 for Challenge Center
casino’s vendors, eager to support the year’s chosen charity, Safe Alternatives For Everyone (S.A.F.E). S.A.F.E. is an organization dedicated to providing programs and support to local families in need.
Golf Classic. Proceeds from the event totaled $50,000 and went straight to S.A.F.E.
“ is support from Pechanga will allow us to continue and expand our prevention and intervention
n October 12th, 2006 more than 300 golfers quality of life for those living with severe physical The Challenge Center is committed to providing gathered at Sycuan Resort & Casino in disabilities. skilled physical therapy, specialized fitness and support of Sycuan’s 16th Annual Charity “Sycuan is committed to helping organizations in wellness programs to rehabilitate, raise the level of
Golf Tournament. The 2006 beneficiary was the Challenge Center located in La Mesa, California. The Challenge Center offers a wide array of services focused on improving health, function and
our community that help others. We couldn’t think of a better organization to partner with than the Challenge Center for our annual tournament,” said Daniel J. Tucker, Sycuan Tribal Chairman.
independence, and improve the quality of life for children, adults and seniors with severe disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donates $50,000 to Toys for Tots Foundation
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation teamed up to host the 1st Annual San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Golf Tournament and provided the foundation with $50,000 to assist with their 2006 holiday campaign. e San Manuel Band of Mission Indians regularly reinvests its resources with local area community groups and non-pro t organizations to improve and strengthen the quality of life within the community.
“By participating with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation we can help extend the organization’s message of hope to many of the area’s underprivileged children,” said Vince Duro, Vice-Chairman, San Manuel Business Committee. “As a sovereign
tribal government, it is the duty of the Tribe is to secure a future for our children.
A fundamental element of securing that future is building con dence and security within children. It begins with bringing a little happiness to children during the holiday season.”
The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to raise funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local Toys for Tots coordinators; defray the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots campaigns; provide administrative, advisory, financial, logistic and promotional support of local coordinators; provide other support that the Marine Corps, as a federal agency, cannot provide; and conduct public education and information programs, which call the general public to action in support of Toys for Tots.
BaronaDonationHelpsCreateNewRunningTIrackatLocalHighSchool
n September 2006, the Barona Band of Mission Indians, County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, and the Lakeside Community Planning Group, through
the Parkland Dedication Ordinance Funds, donated a combined $500,000 for an all-weather running track around the eld at El Capitan High School in Lakeside.
e new track marks the nal phase in a $1 million plus renovation of the athletic facility.
e all-weather polyurethane track also represents the result of the school’s dream. El Capitan High School now is able to host signi cant invitational track meets and support its student and community athletics programs.
Pictured Left to Right: County Supervisor Dianne Jacob; Barona Chairwoman Rhonda Welch-Scalco; Pat Price, retired principal of El Capitan High School; Bill Sullivan, principal of El Capitan High School; Barona Councilwoman Bonnie LaChappa; and Santo Pernicano, Lakeside Community Leader.
Southern California Tribes in the News