Crowne Plaza Hotel to Host 6th Annual “Evening with the Red Sox Dinner & Auction”

Nov. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- The Crowne Plaza hotel is proud to announce they will again be hosting the 6th Annual “Evening with the Red Sox” dinner and auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fort Myers.

The “Evening with the Red Sox” table sponsorships are available starting at $1,000 for a table of eight. Premium table sponsorships will include tickets to a 2011 spring training game. Last year’s event sold out a week in advance and the event raised over $80,000. The event includes an opportunity for autographs with some of the current players, a live and silent auction with Red Sox memorabilia, regular season game packages, vacation packages, as well as local golf and restaurant experiences. A three night trip for four people to Boston to see the Red Sox play the New York Yankees in 2011 with an on field experience will again be a featured live auction item.  

Past years player attendees have included Jacoby Ellsberry, Justin Masterson, Jed Lowrie, Jeremy Hermida and coach Terry Francona as well as alumni players Dwight Evans and Luis Tiant. Red Sox management will also deliver an update on the teams upcoming season during the dinner. Heidi Watney of NESN broadcasting will again be this years emcee and Wally the Green Monster will also be on hand for pictures.

“We are delighted to once again support the Boys & Girls Clubs and their efforts,” stated Jim Larkin, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Fort Myers. “We are really looking forward to a fun evening and helping a good cause.”

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LEE COUNTY
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County are designed to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantage circumstances, to realize their full potential. They have six units across the County and serve approximately 1,700 youth. For more information about the event, please call Garrett Rasmussen at the Boys and Girls Club offices at (239) 334-1886 or grasmussen@bgclc.net.

ABOUT CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL AT BELL TOWER SHOPS
The Crowne Plaza hotel is the ideal place to meet and relax with freshly updated accommodations, a full restaurant and bar, as well as multiple meeting rooms. As the first Green Lodging Certified hotel in Fort Myers, The Crowne Plaza hotel is located at 13051 Bell Tower Drive. A 3-diamond hotel, they are just a few steps away from upscale shopping and dining as well as a 20-screen theater. For more information or to book your next event, please call (239) 482-2900 or visit http://www.CPFortMyers.com.