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March 18, 2014
Social Event E-Notes for March 24-30, 2014
The Valero Texas Open is excited to offer a new event called the Web.com Small Business Summit -- a program to educate small and medium sized businesses on how to successfully market their business online. Scheduled for Thursday, March 27th (10:00am-1:00pm), this new initiative is FREE of charge to all attendees and everyone who attends will also receive two complimentary general admission tickets to enjoy the Valero Texas Open.
On Saturday, March 29 the Valero Texas Open will host its annual After Party. Once the last putt drops, bar and concession service will continue into the evening, backyard games will be rolled out and live music will be performed by the ever popular ‘80’s cover band, The Spazmatics. The After Party will begin at approximately 5 p.m. and conclude around 9 p.m. While the concert is complimentary for all tournament spectators on Saturday, those just interested in attending the concert will pay $25 at the gate. College students receive FREE admission after 2 p.m. with college ID.
For the first time ever, the Valero Texas Open is proud to debut its Charity Pavilion, located in Fan Fest at the main spectator entrance. The Charity Pavilion will showcase multiple banners and murals visually representing the charities that benefit from tournament proceeds, from Birdies for Charity and Benefit for Children. It will also celebrate the Drive to $100 Million for Charities as the upcoming milestone for the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children. We look forward to kicking off this new venue and making it a cornerstone experience each year for spectators.
Spectators can make a donation for the first time to a participating Birdies for Charity organization throughout tournament week. Individuals can make a donation to their favorite charity or school through a one-time donation or make a pledge, like a walk-a-thon, but instead of donating per mile, make a pledge for every birdie made at the Valero Texas Open. The 2013 Valero Texas Open had 1,640 birdies made, so a pledge of $0.01 yielded a donation of $16.40. 100% of the contribution made will directly benefit the selected charity or school.
Donors who make a donation prior to tournament week are encouraged to attend Thursday – Sunday and check in at the Birdies for Charity table within the Charity Pavilion to be entered into the drawing for a brand-new Ford Fiesta, compliments of South Texas Ford Dealers. Spectators that make a contribution onsite will also be entered into the drawing. When a donor attends all four days, then will have four entries in the drawing. The winner will be announced Thursday, April 17.
The all-new Michelob ULTRA Patio at 17 offers stunning views from this multi-level venue featuring open-air dining, a second story covered viewing deck, an outdoor patio with umbrella table seating and tiered seats, all positioned behind the 17th green, adjacent to Fan Fest and the main spectator entrance. Single day tickets are only $75 and $250 for a four day pass.
TICKETS: Good Any One Day tickets are available for sale online at www.ValeroTexasOpen.com for $20 and at participating Corner Stores and all H-E-B grocery stores. Tickets are available for $25 at the gate.
Children 12 & under are FREE compliments of SeaWorld of San Antonio.
USAA is proud to be the Official Military Appreciation Partner of the Valero Texas Open. Throughout the tournament any MILITARY ID cardholder including dependents (Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired) are invited for FREE admission into the tournament.
PARKING: General parking is at River City Community Church (16765 Lookout Road) for $5/car. A complimentary shuttle service is provided till 1 hour after play, Thursday through Sunday.
MILITARY ID cardholder including dependents (Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired) receive FREE parking at River City Community Church compliments of USAA. Just present your Military ID Card upon entering the parking lot entrance.
ABOUT VALERO
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, and sells its products primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland and Latin America. Valero owns 15 petroleum refineries located in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. Valero is a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, which owns two renewable diesel plants located in the U.S. Gulf Coast region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.2 billion gallons per year, and Valero owns 12 ethanol plants located in the U.S. Mid-Continent region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. Valero manages its operations through its Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments. Please visit investorvalero.com for more information.
ABOUT VALERO IN THE COMMUNITY
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), and the Valero Energy Foundation are committed to improving the quality of life in communities where Valero has major operations. In 2023, Valero, its employees and the foundation collectively generated more than $77 million in charitable support through direct/in-kind donations, fundraising and volunteerism. Valero employees logged more than 127,000 volunteer hours in 2023 for hundreds of projects in their communities. Valero provides funding to a variety of nonprofit agencies for programs and services supporting education, basic needs, health care and civic initiatives. Through the overwhelming support of sponsors, the foundation’s signature programs, the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children, generated more than $23 million raised in 2023 for charities across the United States.
ABOUT THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN
The Valero Texas Open is the sixth-oldest professional tournament in golf worldwide, the third-oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city. In 2022, the tournament celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Its list of champions includes some of the greatest names in golf history: Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Nick Price, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and 2019, 2023 champion Corey Conners to name a few.
Since Valero became title sponsor in 2002, the tournament has become a leader in charitable fundraising among PGA TOUR events. The Valero Texas Open, together with its Benefit for Children and Champions fore Charity initiatives, has contributed more than $232 million to hundreds of worthy charities since inception. Please visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com for more information.
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Valero Texas Open
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Valero Texas Open
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