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Convention Preview Who Knew Having This Much Fun Could Make a Difference? L ate in the afternoon at last year’s golf tournament, I was zipping around the course in a golf cart, checking in with the golfers along the way. As I pulled up to one of the tees, I watched one golfer hit a fantastic drive down the fairway. As I finished congratulating him on his drive, he looked at me and said, “Who knew this would be so much fun?” Darla S. Zanini, RRP A foursome at a recent RCI/AIF golf tournament : (left to right) Jim Casey, Stu Bloch, Gary Tadych, and Nick Mecca For the ninth year, RCI has teamed with the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) to present the 2010 RCI/AIF Open Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will tee off on Sunday, March 14, at the award-winning Bear’s Best Las Vegas. Site of the 2010 tournament, Bear’s Best offers a unique golf experience that has been named “Best Places to Play” by Golf Digest and “Best Golf Course in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review Journal. Jack Nicklaus selected 18 holes from his 270plus course designs worldwide to create one extraordinary golf experience. Bent grass greens, challenging and varied hole designs, and immaculate fairways add to a golf experience that will challenge the best golfers while friendly enough for the occasional player. The post-tournament awards reception will be held immediately 36 The Interval International “Party with a Cause” is always fun! following the tournament at the on-course clubhouse. Not a golfer but looking for Convention fun? We’ve got the perfect event for you! On Tuesday, March 16, you are invited to join Interval International at their annual “Party with a Cause” and be part of a rockin’ concert event, where 100% of the ticket proceeds will benefit the AIF. Make plans now to party at the World Famous House of Blues inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort. While enjoying the music, take in the exhibit of over 300 pieces of original folk art and Mr. Imagination’s mural comprised of 50,000 bottle caps. In need of more fun? How about the opportunity to win a car as part of the AIF Auto Driveaway? For the third year Equiant Financial Services is donating a car to the Foundation to give away during the Convention. And talking about fun, what could be more fun than the innovative smart fortwo by Mercedes? Popular in Europe since its introduction in 2003, this zippy little car is now turning Developments • February 2010

February 2010 Developments

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