ACT Today! Annual Charity Golf News

Actor Joe Mantegna Hosts ACT Today!’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Children with Autism

2011-08-10T08:39:00.000-07:00

Actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) will host ACT Today!’s (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) 5^th Annual Charity Golf Classic presented by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. The tournament will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the North Ranch Country Club, in Westlake Village, California. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide resources and treatment for children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary tools their child needs to achieve their full potential. Mantegna, who has a daughter with autism, is calling on the community to show their support for autism care and treatment.

"ACT Today! is thrilled to have the support of the prolific actor and humanitarian Joe Mantegna, as well as the local business community for the event,” said Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Executive Director of ACT Today!. “The goal of this year’s golf tournament is two-fold: to increase autism awareness and to raise funds in order to help our families receive the resources they need for their children with autism."

Sponsors include: Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), TWIW Insurance Services, LLC, Vista Lexus, Capital Retirement Group, Kirsch, Kohn & Bridge CPA, Trillium Sports Medicine, Taste Chicago, Apptico Technologies, Tile City of Camarillo, and Calabasas Dental Care and Newport/Naples Rib Company.

Committee members consists of golf professionals, business and community leaders, including: co-chairs Tanner Bicklehaupt and Beau Hale of TWIW Insurance Services, LLC; Read Jackson of Apptico Technologies, professional golfer Greg Goad, Dr. Peter Grossman of the Grossman Burn Center, independent contractor Keith Miler, Dr. Michael Spagnoli of Trillium Sports Medicine, two time NFL Super Bowl Champion Chris Hayes, and ACT Today! president and world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh.

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 10:30 am and includes a modified “best ball” format, three-par challenges & other contests, followed by cocktails and dinner reception with a live auction. For more information about ACT Today!’s 5^th Annual Charity Golf Classic, visit: www.act-today.org/golftournament.

About Joe Mantegna: Joe Mantegna is a world-class entertainer with acting credits that include 100 films like Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Godfather Part 3, Celebrity, Forget Paris, Liberty Heights to name a few. Joe has proven his versatility as an actor and his passion for the art. He has achieved television success with an award winning TV movie like, The Rat Pack or The Last Don, as well as critically acclaimed series like, Joan of Arcadia, The Starter Wife and with his current starring role in Criminal Minds. Joe received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2011. Mategna hosts a national public service announcement for ACT Today! for Military Families, an initiative of ACT Today! that has distributed over $100,000 in grants to military families across the country since it's inception in July 2010.

About ACT TODAY!: ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing funding to families that cannot afford or access the treatments their children with autism need. For more information about ACT Today!, visit: www.act-today.org.

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2010-06-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

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Hollywood Stars and Sports Celebrities Join CENTER FOR AUTISM in Raising Thousands for Autism Care and Treatment

2010-05-18T17:52:00.000-07:00

From Actors to Super Bowl Champions and Corporations - advocates from around Southern California joined forces this May 17, to help raise awareness and funds for children with autism.

Autism Care and Treatment, a leading non profit organization that provides funds for children with autism, has announced its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament has raised nearly $60,000. The event was hosted by award-winning actor Joe Mantegna and Comedian John Mendoza. It was held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California.

The event was Title Sponsored by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), the world's largest organization effectively treating children with autism.

"We are - without a doubt - grateful for all of the advocates who have supported this year's charity golf tournament," says Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. The sponsors and donors made this fun-filled, red carpet, charity tournament possible."

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TITLE SPONSOR

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD),
world renowned for effectively treating children with autism.

Top Picture: The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc (Title Sponsor) Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh cheers golfers on during Shotgun Start

TWIW INSURANCE
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Greg Anderson (right), Managing Partner of TWIW Insurance enjoys cocktails
with his grandson during Tournament Cocktail Hour.

UNITED HEALTHCARE
DINNER SPONSOR
Jose Corral (left), United Healthcare Senior Sales Executive

and his team enjoy cocktails during the Tournament's Cocktail Hour

KIRSCH, KOHN & BRIDGE - EVENT SPONSOR, CITY NATIONAL BANK - PHOTO SPONSOR

Mike Bridge (left) of Kirsch, Kohn & Bridge mingles with CARD Chief Financial Officer Mark Keller (middle),
and City National Bank's Senior Relationship Manager Mike Weiner (right)

THE AUTO GALLERY

EXOTIC VEHICLE SPONSOR
Eric Schwartz of The Auto Gallery listens to
Comedian John Mendoza and Actor Joe Mantegna host the Dinner Program
Porsche Panamera - Provided by The Auto Gallery

PAUL MITCHELL - EVENT SPONSOR

Paul Mitchell's Director of Media, Alexandra Goodman,
mingles with golfers during Tournament Registration

FIREMAN'S BREW - EVENT SPONSOR

Fireman's Brew offers an assortment of beers on course for golfers.

VISTA AUTOMOTIVE
VEHICLE & HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR

Ford GT Provided by Vista Automotive

WATER SPONSOR - METROMINT

PATRON TEQUILA
BEVERAGE SPONSOR

Courtesy of PAUL MITCHELL

ON-COURSE COMPLIMENTARY CIGARS
Provided by Fat Stogies

BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Anhueser Busch
and
Allied Beverage

BEVERAGE / WINE SPONSOR
Hope Wine
and
Wines for Autism

SNACKS SPONSOR

Food Should Taste So Good
and

Ener - G Foods

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES
Provided By Trillium Sports Medicine

Other Sponsors, included:

One West Bank, Carole Young Brooke Foundation, Apothe' Cure, Inc., Countrywide Promotions, Five Star Golf, Golfsmith, The Gift Tree, Murad, Inc. , Wines for Autism, The Littlest Golfer, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Box Groove.com, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Players Club Golf, Capital Retirement Group, Wendy's, Lockheed Federal Credit Union, Jackson Security Associates, Sweet Spot Golf, Ultimate Foursome, Links for Luv, and Sexy Hair.

Please support our sponsors, by first visiting their websites.

Click here, then click on each logo: http://www.golfforautism.net/ACTivist

CELEBRITY GOLFERS

Seated - Actor/Comedian John Byner, Comedian John Mendoza, LPGA Golf Pro Karyn Dunphy, Champion Racecar Driver Charles Downes. 2nd Row: Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence, World-renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Golf Pro Eva Yoe, Entertainment Reporter Tina Marie Tyler, ACT Today! Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. 3rd Row-Actor Ron Masak, Racecar Driver/Model Ashley van Dyke, NFL Super Bowl Champion Chris Hayes, Actor Joe Mantegna, Actor Bill Smitrovich, Actor/NFL Super Bowl Champion Ed Marinaro.

Autism Care and Treatment's Executive Director
Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson

speaks during Dinner Program

Actor Joe Mantegna - giving send off at Shot Gun Start

Comedian John Mendoza host the Live Auction
portion of the Dinner Program

"This was an absolutely AMAZING DAY," says Event Executive Producer Daphne Plump. "We are so thrilled that over 100 advocates came out to support Autism Care and Treatment! The funds raised through this event will help provide much needed therapy, biomedical treatments, social skills groups, and more for children with autism, whose families can not afford these necessary tools for their child to live a productive life."

Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker
and Tournament Executive Producer Daphne Plump

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2010-05-12T06:30:00.000-07:00

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EXTREMELY FUNNY MAN - JOHN MENDOZA TO GOLF FOR AUTISM ON MAY 17th

2010-05-06T18:48:00.000-07:00

Comedian John Mendoza says all jokes aside - he will golf for autism! Mendoza will join other stars on Monday, May 17, 2010 for Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism. The much anticipated event will be held at Braemar Country Club, located at 4001 Reseda Blvd, in Tarzana, California.

"I'm so - so thrilled to have John Mendoza join us on May 17th," says Event Producer Daphne Plump. "He is one of the funniest comedians around and has a huge heart full of passion to help children with autism."

Mendoza will golf in the tournament and dish up some funny moments as he hosts the Live Auction during the tournament's seated dinner and awards gala.

Actors Joe Mantegna and Grant Reynolds are the hosts of the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Actor Ron Masak, best known for his role as sheriff on Murder She Wrote, is the Tournament Chairperson.

"This tournament has become such a fixture in the community," says Tournament Director and ACT Today! Board member Stefan de Nocker. "We hope that it will keep growing in the coming years because the more it grows, the more autism care and treatment we can provide to children whose families can not afford the necessary skills for their child to live a productive life."

For more information about the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, visit www.golfforautism.net.

For more information about Autism Care and Treatment, visit www.act-today.org.

To register to play in the tournament, visit www.golfforautism.net/register.

ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER TINA MARIE TYLER TO JOIN AUTISM CARE AND TREATMENT'S 4TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

2010-05-03T17:20:00.000-07:00

Tina Marie Tyler, an acclaimed broadcast journalist, will join the long list of celebrities who will golf for autism, at Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Monday, May 17th, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, CA. The tournament is hosted by actors Joe Mantegna and Grant Reynolds, with actor Ron Masak serving as Tournament Chairman.

Tyler, a Managing Editor – Entertainment & Film for the prestigious “Art And Living Magazine”, founder of Global Disability Initiative, and passionate supporter of Autism and disability issues.

Her fifteen years as a journalist have included working for such organizations as ABC News (top 12 affiliate), Fox 11 LA, Fox Sports, PBS, and as a special entertainment correspondent for EXTRA!, the TV Guide Channel, and a number of International outlets. From the Academy Awards©, to the GRAMMYS, to the Cannes Film Festival, Tina Marie Tyler has covered entertainment’s most prestigious events.

Current activities include: Vice President of the board of directors of Kids With A Cause ( a celebrity kids helping kids in need organization), member of the board of directors of Easter Seals Disability Services, creator of the Unity Ball© Awards Dinner (a charity gala where persons with disabilities are the stars and those in entertainment who are making positive contributions to disability awareness are honored), and a member of the California Senate Task Force on Autism And Related Disorders.

Tyler has recently founded the Global Disabilities Initiative, a non-profit corporation designed to educate, engage, and include persons with disabilities is all aspects of life.

CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS, INC. CELEBRATES 20 YEARS BY "GOLFING FOR AUTISM!"

2010-05-03T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), one of the world's largest organizations effectively treating children with autism, celebrates their 20th anniversary this year by supporting Autism Care and Treatment's 4rh Annual Charity Golf Tournament as Title Sponsor!

"This is an amazingly generous gesture by the Center for Autism and Related Disoders," says Event Producer Daphne Plump. "We are utterly grateful for CARD's participation as Title Sponsor. They are truly leading the way not only in the effective treatment of autism, but as an example of giving back to the community."

CARD diligently maintains a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we develop individualized treatment plans for your child. We are proud to provide autism services around the globe.

For more information about CARD,
visit www.centerforautism.com.

For more information on how you can be a SPONSOR, visit www.golfforautism.net.

ONE WEST BANK PROUDLY SUPPORTS ACT TODAY'S 4TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

2010-04-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

One West Bank proudly supports Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism!

The event takes place on Monday, May 17th at Braemar Country Club, in Tarzana, California. It's hosted by Actors Joe Mantegna and Grant Reynolds, with Actor Ron Masak serving as the tournament's Chairperson.

"The support of One West and other sponsors is without a doubt amazing," says Stefan de Nocker, Tournament Director. "We are forever grateful for the generosity and compassion that One West is showing for children with autism."

About One West Bank: https://www.owb.com/

OneWest Bank, FSB is a regional bank focused on delivering personalized, relationship-based banking to its customers. The bank has 81 retail branches in Southern California with approximately $14 billion in deposits and total assets of $27 billion, including a loan portfolio, a securities portfolio, a servicing platform with mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) representing over 550,000 borrowers, and a reverse mortgage platform – Financial Freedom. OneWest is an FDIC-insured institution, and funds deposited in the bank are insured up to the FDIC’s insurance limit of $250,000 per depositor.

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2010-04-13T16:33:00.000-07:00

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CRIMINALS MINDS STAR - JOE MANTEGNA - TO GOLF FOR AUTISM!

2010-03-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

Actor Joe Mantegna, who currently stars as FBI Special Agent David Rossi in the Hit CBS Drama "Criminal Minds", has announced he will "golf for autism." Mantegna co-host Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism. The event will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, CA.

Joe will be joined by numerous other warriors of autism who on a mission to raise autism awareness, and funds to provide therapy, biomedical treatments, social skills groups, and more for children whose parents can not afford these necessary tools for their child to live a productive life.

To Play, Sponsor or Volunteer

contact Daphne at daphne@act-today.org.

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For more information about the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, visit www.golfforautism.net.

About Joe Mantegna:

Joe was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. Some of Joe’s film and television highlights are; House of Games, Searching for Bobby Fisher, Godfather III, the role of Dean Martin in The Ratpack, and the voice of Fat Tony on The Simpsons.

For two seasons Joe stared with Mary Steenburgen and Amber Tamblyn in the critically acclaimed CBS drama Joan of Arcadia, winner of the 2004 People Choice Award for best new drama as well as picking up three Emmy nominations. In 2008 Joe reprised his Emmy nominated role of Lou Manahan opposite Debra Messing in USA Network series The Starter Wife.

Currently Joe stars as FBI Special Agent David Rossi in the Hit CBS Drama Criminal Minds.

ACTOR RON MASAK CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN GOLF FOR AUSTISM EVENT!

2010-03-28T10:08:00.000-07:00

Actor Ron Masak announces he will "GOLF FOR AUTISM" and serve as Tournament Chairperson, this May 17th at the Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament , benefiting children with autism. The event will be held at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California.

Perhaps the most beloved character, and the one for which he is most famous, is thatof Sheriff Mort Metzger on the hit television series, Murder, She Wrote. Given that he has also been seen and heard in hundred of television and radio commercials (he was named, “King of Commercials” by columnist James Bacon), it is no wonder that he is often introduced as one of America's most familiar faces.

Ron Masak will join other recognizable celebrities and warriors of autism for a fun-filled day of golf that will end with a seated dinner, live auction and awards gala.

All proceeds of the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will help provide therapy, biomedical treatments, social skills groups, helmets and more for children with autism whose families can not afford the necessary tools for their child to live a productive life.

For more information on how you can help children with autism, contact Daphne at daphne@act-today.org.

About Ron Masak:

Ron Masak (MAY-SACK) was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of a salesman/musician (Floyd L.), and a mother (Mildred), who was a merchandise buyer.

During the course of his career, he has starred in 25 feature films and guest starred in some 350 television shows.

Trained in the classics, Ron has proven to be equally at home on stage or screen with Shakespeare or slapstick. He has played everything from Stanley in Streetcar Named Desire and Sakini in Teahouse of the August Moon to Will Stockdale in No Time For Sergeants and Antony in Julius Caesar. As more proof of his versatility, in one production of Mr. Roberts, he played Ensign Pulver and in another he portrayed Mr. Roberts himself. In his hometown of Chicago, Ron was resident leading man at The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse from 1962 to 1966, never missing a single performance. As with many performers, it was the Army that provided Ron with a platform from which to display his all-around talents for performing, writing and directing. In 1960-61, Ron toured the world doing vocal impressions in the all-Army show entitled Rolling Along. Once again, he never missed a show.

Never one to be pigeonholed, Ron continued to demonstrate his incredible range of talent in such films as Ice Station Zebra, Daddy's Gone A-Hunting, Tora! Tora! Tora!, Evel Knievel, A Time For Dying, Harper Valley PTA, Cops & Roberts and The Man From Clover Grove. It was during Clover Grove that Ron added credits as a lyric writer, as he wrote and sang the title song. He played his first big screen villain starring in No Code of Conduct. Among his many television roles, he starred as Charley Wilson in his own summer series, Love Thy Neighbor, Count Dracula on The Monkees and was submitted for an Emmy nomination for one of his ten starring roles on Police Story. He's been seen on Magnum P.I., Webster and Columbo. His movies of the week include The Neighborhood, In the Glitter Palace, Pleasure Cove, Once An Eagle, The Law and Harry McGraw and Robert Altman's Nightmare in Chicago.

Ron's variety work includes emceeing hundreds of shows for, among others, Kenny Rogers, Diahann Carroll, Alabama, Billy Crystal, The Steve Garvey Classics, Tony Orlando, The Lennon Sisters, Trini Lopez, Connie Stevens, Billy Davis and Marilyn McCoo, The Michael Landon Classics and The Beau Bridges Classics.

Ron is also considered to be the most famous salesman since Willy Loman, as he starred in the four most successful sales motivational films of all time: Second Effort with Vince Lombardi, Time Management with James Whitmore, How to Control Your Time with Burgess Meredith and Ya Gotta Believe with Tommy Lasorda, which Ron wrote and directed. He is a sought after motivational speaker. He has traveled all over the country as spokesman for a major brewing company and for 15 years was the voice of the Vlasic Pickle stork. Ron played Lou Costello in commercials for Bran News, McDonald’s, and Tropicana Orange Juice.

Frequently seen on the talk and game show circuit, Ron has been a celebrity panelist on such game shows as Password, Tattletales, Crosswits, Liar's Club, Showoffs and Match Game. He was a regular panelist on To Tell the Truth.

Ron's private life is also one of varied interests and talents, devoting time and energy working with many charities. For eight years he was the LA host for the Jerry Lewis Telethon and recipient of MDA's first Humanitarian of the Year Award. He has served as field announcer for the Special Olympics in support of retarded children, and was named Man of the Year by Volunteers Assisting Cancer Stricken Families. In addition, he contributes much time to work with Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Breast Cancer Awareness and hosts charity golf tournaments for among others, Childhelp USA, for whom he is a worldwide ambassador.

Relaxation for Ron includes time spent with friends on the golf course, tennis court, basebal Ldiamond, ski slopes or at Dodger Stadium. A fine athlete, Ron was once offered a professional baseball contract with The Chicago White Sox.

Future projects include Ron starring as Mark Twain in the feature film, Mark Twain's Greatest Adventure, which he will co-produce, and a one-man show he wrote on Twain called, At Home with Mark Twain. He is currently writing a book entitled, I’ve Met All My Heroes, From A-Z. He recently created the role of Sam Belsky in the world premiere of Jay Kholo's new musical My Catskills Summer.

Ron's favorite role remains that of husband to his lovely wife Kay, and father to their six children as well as grandfather to their six grandchildren. They reside in Tarzana, California, where Ron has served for 35 years as, of course, its honorary sheriff.

HIS BOOK I'VE MET ALL MY HEROES FROM A-Z....WAS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

http://www.ronmasak.com/

Lockheed Federal Credit Union Joins Supporters of ACT Today's Golf for Autism

2010-03-21T19:35:00.000-07:00

Lockheed Federal Credit Union announces its support as a sponsor of Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism. The event will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, CA.

"We are truly, truly grateful for the number of supporters and the diverse groups of businesses and individuals who are reaching out to support our efforts this year, " says Daphne Plump, Event Producer. "One in 110 children in America is diagnosed with autism. It's a number that has increased since last year and we are proud to see that there are companies and individuals who are giving what they can to help children whose parents can't afford to provide the necessary tools for their child to live a productive life. We salute them!"

About Lockheed Federal Credit Union:

A+ Rating from BBB

Lockheed Federal Credit Union is an accredited member and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). BBB is an unbiased organization that determines and maintains high standards for ethical and truthful business practices. For more information, visit http://www.la.bbb.org.

Voted Best

Santa Clarita Valley residents voted LFCU as the Best Credit Union in the area four years in a row. We're proud of this recognition and actively support the community through programs like Student of the Month and Player of the Week.

For more information about Lockheed Federal Credit Union, visit http://www.lfcu.com.

BE DRIVEN TO HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM - MAY17 - GOLF FOR AUTISM

2010-03-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

For complete details on how to register to play, sponsor or donate products for the Silent & Live Auction, visit http://www.golfforautism.com.

Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino Supports Golf for Autism May 17th Event!

2010-03-09T18:14:00.000-08:00

Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, California announces it is a proud supporter of Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism.

"This is fantastic news," says Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. "Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino's generosity is incredible and we (ACT Today!) are thrilled to receive their support.

Proceeds from Mandalay Bay's generosity will be used to provide such things as therapy, helmets, biomedical treatments, social skills groups and other forms of autism care and treatment to children whose families can not afford these necessary tools for their child to live a productive life.

About Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino:

From European-style bathing next to an 11-acre beach to tower-climbingwine angels at Aureole restaurant, countless exotic luxuries await you.

From the uninhibited to the unconventional, Mandalay Bay offers some of the most unique experiences on the planet — all without the expense of an around-the-world trip.

For the ultimate in modern sophistication, also consider THEhotel at Mandalay Bay.

For information on how you and your company and support ACT Today's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament visit http://www.golfforautism.net.

SWEET SPOT GOLF SUPPORTS GOLF FOR AUTISM CHARITY EVENT

2010-03-02T07:32:00.000-08:00

Sweet Spot Golf has announced it is a proud supporter of Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism. The event will be held on Monday, May 17,2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, CA.

"We are so grateful for the support of Sweet Spot Golf," says Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. "Their product donation will go a long way in helping us provide autism care and treatment to those in need."

Product Donations from companies like Sweet Spot Golf will be used in the event's evening Silent and Live Auction, where all proceeds will go toward providing necessary care and treatment (i.e. therapy, helmets, social skills groups, biomedical; treatment, etc.) to children whose families can not afford these tools for their child to live a productive life.

ABOUT SWEET SPOT GOLF:

"I have an idea."
- C. Parise, Father of the SSG Design

Yeah it always starts with an idea. The funny thing about an idea is that unless you act on it, it won't do you or anyone any good. So here we are. A new David amongst an Army of Goliaths. People ask us all the time. "Are you ready to take on the big boys?" Our answer is simple. "We do have some intelligence. We're not trying to beat the big guys, we're just offering something different. After all, not everyone wants to play with their daddy's clubs."

Aerodynamics

The idea began as a driver (yeah always with the Big Dog) and the thought of aerodynamic designs seen in down hill ski racing and bicycle racing helmets (you knew you had seen that look before). It's not how fast WE can make you swing but rather the dynamics of how to reduce the coefficient of drag during your downswing. Basically saying that to move the air around your clubhead with the least amount of resistance. Since we cannot control your swing speed, we can offer you an aerodynamic clubhead that offers a smaller coefficient of drag. Just read this equation and you'll get it.

F = 1/2 CDAV

Okay, so you forgot everything from your physics class. Well, don't wait for the movie. Just trust us on this one. The least resistance you have the more accurate you'll be at impact AND your club will move through the air quicker.

Golf doesn't have to be a bore and neither do you.

Okay, so now that you understand the laws of aerodynamics (don't worry, there's not a quiz coming), let's talk about your game and our clubs. A lot of people view golf as a really boring game (We hate those people) and they have even said that it isn't even a sport (tell that to Tiger Woods). Well it is a sport and a damn fine one at that. Have you seen all of those drivers and hybrids out there? Round or square they all share the same wonderful look of black on top. Henry Ford once said of his model T "You can have it in any color you want, as long as it's black." So back to our idea. We are not all the same, we all play a different game and some of us like to express ourselves. So to all of you who think golf is boring and everything is the same… we say "you ain't seen nothing yet!"

Brilliant!

So we got together for a big meeting. And after many many many minutes we came to a huge conclusion; "We should be having this meeting on the golf course!" Then we came up with another brilliant idea. ADD COLOR. The unique look of our clubs will also help you improve your game. How? If you integrate the design/look into your game; that's right Einsteins, use the Sweet Spot Diamond and the lines on the club and match them to your target line and VOILA. At least by aiming in the right direction you are beginning the process correctly. However, whatever goofy stuff you do with your swing between address and impact is solely your responsibility. See our legal disclaimer if you don't believe us…

Maximum MOI (everyone's talking about it and we got it!)
"Moment of inertia, also called mass moment of inertia and, sometimes, the angular mass, (SI units kg m2, Former British units slug ft2), is the rotational analog of mass." A special thanks to Wikipedia for this. What we are talking about is this. Have you ever hit a driver off the toe or close to the hosel? At impact the force from your brutish swing suddenly twists your club left or right, causing you to let out a groan as the rest of your foursome snickers. Well, our drivers, hybrids and putters come with peripheral weighting to the left and right of the club face. This weighting system will help you keep your club from twisting at impact. Pushing more mass through impact instead of allowing the ball to turn your club and putting a nasty left to right or right to left spin on your ball. Again the disclaimer… we can only do so much for you. We cannot control your actual swing, grow up and take some responsibility for your game. See a professional (we are talking a golf pro here, not your mother's therapist).

All Together Now

So, aerodynamics, combined with a stylistic design to help you find your line, an additional weighting system to keep your club from twisting at impact, add up to why we are who we are. We feel pretty strong about this concept. You will also get the added benefit of people gawking at you standing there with your clubs as you brutally send your drive down the fairway, roll it onto the green and into the cup. They'll definitely know that you're not playing with your old man's clubs anymore. So give us a swing. And if you like us, well guess what, we'll like you too.

Go Ahead. Be Different.

For more information about Sweet Spot Golf, visit www.sweetspotgolf.net.

For more information about how youi can get extra promotion for your company

AND support children with autism, contact daphne@act-today.org.

Or, visit www.golfforautism.net.

Autism Care and Treatment Gains Supporters for its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in Southern California

2010-02-21T17:32:00.000-08:00

ACT Today! hopes to raise much needed funds for autistic children through their 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held in Southern California.

Autism Care and Treatment (ACT Today!), a non-profit organizaton whose mission is to provide grant money for families that cannot afford or access the treatments their autistic children need, will hold its 4^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Blvd., in Tarzana, California. The 18^th hole tournament will feature Beat the Pro contests, silent & live auction, and raffles prizes. In addition, film and television celebrities, sports celebrities, and community members will take part in the fun-filled day.

One in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism in America, a rise in last years numbers of one in 150 children. ACT Today! is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with autism whose parents can not afford to access the necessary care and treatment.

Proceeds from the 4^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will provide the necessary tools for children with autism to live a productive life. These tools include (but not limited to): helmets, therapy, social skills classes, and biomedical treatments. The need for supporters is great. By becoming a sponsor you can help a child.

A HUGE THANK YOU for OUR CURRENT

2010 SUPPORTERS TO DATE (02/21/10):

TWIW Insurance Services

United Health Care

Carole Young Brooke Foundation

Apothe’ Care, Inc.

Five Star Golf

Golfsmith

Fairways and Greens

The Littlest Golfer

One Hope Wine

City National Bank

Murad

The Gift Tree

Wines For Autism

Food Should Taste So Good

Metromint

The Sweet Spot Golf

For more information on how to support Autism Care and Treatment’s 4^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism, visit www.golfforautism.net.

Wines for Autism Supports Golf for Autism!

2010-02-15T10:16:00.000-08:00

Wines for Autism proudly supports Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Wines for Autism joins other business warriors of autism with product donations that will be used in the event's Silent Auction. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will provide autism care and treatment (therapy, helmets, social skills classes, etc.) for children whose parents can not afford these necessary tools to have a productive life.

"We are grateful for the amazing support of Wines for Autism," says Event Executive Producer Daphne Plump. "Wines for Autism was started by a stay-at-home mom, who is directly affected by autism."

About Wines for Autism:
The goal of Wines for Autism is to promote awareness that there is hope for children suffering from an autism spectrum disorder and to help fund non-profit organizations that aid the families affected by autism.

Every three months Wines for Autism features a different autism non-profit organization helping families with children on the autism spectrum. Wines for Autism, Inc. will give one third of its gross profits from all the sales made through this website to the featured autism non-profit organization.

Please kindly note that if you buy these wines from any other source, Wines for Autism's non-profit organizations will not benefit from your purchase.

For more information about Wines for Autism,

visit www.winesforautism.com.

For more information on how you can

PLAY, SPONSOR, DONATE

for the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament , visit www.golfforautism.net.

Or, contact Daphne at daphne@act-today.org.

City National Bank Joins Golf for Autism!

2010-02-07T08:24:00.000-08:00

City National Bank has announced it will proudly add to the list of sponsors for the Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism. The event will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana. CA.

City National Bank, strives to support the growth and revitalization of our communities, to the best of their financial capacity, through banking, investment, and charitable activities. Furthermore, City National Bank remains committed to seeking out sound and innovative practices to help meet the needs of our communities.

"It is heartwarming to know that in this time of economic crisis, City National Bank goes beyond business banking, and reaches out into the community to help children with autism," says Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. "The support that City National Bank and other sponsors are providing this year will go a long way to helping children whose families can not afford to provide them with the necessary tools to lead a productive life. We hope more businesses will continue to reach out."

Autism affects one in 110 children with America.

About City National Bank:

Los Angeles-based City National Corporation (NYSE: CYN) is the parent company of City National Bank. It offers a full complement of banking, trust and investment services through 72 offices, including 16 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada and New York City.

The company's 3,000 colleagues deliver specialized and highly personal service and complete financial solutions to entrepreneurs, professionals, their businesses and their families.

Fast Facts

Founded by a small group of local entrepreneurs in 1954.
Expanded to Northern California in 2000 with the purchase of The Pacific Bank, followed by the acquisition of Oakland-based Civic BanCorp in 2002.
Opened an office in New York City in 2002 to serve California clients who do business on both coasts and prospective clients in Manhattan.
Expanded to Nevada in 2007 with the acquisition of Business Bank Corp.
Recognized by Barron’s as one of America ’s top wealth managers nine years in a row (2001-2009).
Ranked for four consecutive years by Bank Directormagazine in the top quartile of the nation's 150 largest banks based on performance (2005-2008).

Products & Services

Commercial Banking Services
Private Client Services
Business Trust and Investments
Services for Professional Firms
International Banking Services
Entertainment Industry Services
Treasury Management Services
Online Services

For more information about City National Bank,

visit www.cnb.com.

For more information on how you can SPONSOR, PLAY, or DONATE PRODUCTS to the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament,

visit www.golfforautism.net.

TWIW Insurance Joins "Golf for Autism" as a Corporate Sponsor

2010-01-30T07:18:00.000-08:00

TWIW Insurance is a proud corporate sponsor of Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism. TWIW Insurance, the largest privately owned insurance brokerage on California's Central Coast, is returning this year as one of the charity tournament's major supporters.

"We are extremely grateful for the generosity and thoughtfulness of TWIW Insurance," says Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. "Without the generosity of companies like TWIW Insurance, we would not be able to fulfill our mission of helping children with autism get the necessary care and treatment (i.e. helmets, social skills classes, therapy, etc.) that need in order to have a productive life."

TWIW Insurance Services has more than 150 years of combined experience in every facet of the insurance industry, from commercial and personal lines to employee benefits and investment services. Formed in January 2005 from the merger of Tolman and Wiker Insurance and InWest Insurance Services, TWIW is the Central Coast’s largest independent insurance brokerage, with offices in Bakersfield, Salinas, Santa Maria, and Ventura. TWIW Insurance's brokerage team combines extensive industry knowledge and market specialization to provide comprehensive risk protection and claims management for clients in virtually every sector of the marketplace. By striving for excellence, TWIW has earned a reputation for meeting clients’ needs with innovation, integrity and dependability.

With 19 principals, 180 employees and $290 million in premium volume, TWIW is one of the top-50 independent insurance brokers in the nation. Yet unlike large national firms, TWIW continues to be locally owned and operated. For clients, this means face-to-face interaction with like-minded business owners who live and work in the same community and can anticipate and manage whatever changes come their way.

TWIW offers sound protection backed by personalized service, and our broad selection of highly rated carriers means access to the best insurance products and prices available. But our relationships don’t end once coverage is in place. TWIW members continuously monitor claims activity and workplace environment to help clients minimize risk, control losses and protect their bottom line. This accounts for a client retention rate of more than 95 percent, one of the highest in the industry and a testimony to the quality and dedication of our staff.

For more information about TWIW Insurance,

visit www.tolmanandwiker.com.

To be a Corporate Sponsor, Product Donor and/or to Play

visit www.golfforautism.net.

Download the Golf Packet - Click here!

Apothe'Cure Supports ACT Today's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

2010-01-20T16:40:00.000-08:00

Apothe' Cure, Inc. considered one of the most respected and well-known compounding pharmacies in the nation, has joined forces with Autism Care and Treatment's (ACT Today!) 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism.

Apothe' Cure, Inc. serves as an event sponsor and product donor. ApothéCure has been in existence for over 19 years, successfully serving physicians and patients worldwide

“ApothéCure, Inc. has been working with physicians for many years regarding the progressive and functional treatment of Autism. Since 1991, we have consulted with a variety of physicians and healthcare providers in this area of medicine and have, as a result, formulated a comprehensive list of compounds designed to address Autism. We find that although traditional medicine can address Autism to a certain degree, there are many other options available in the field of compounding that can address Autism in a far more progressive fashion,” says Fred Anderson, Apothe'Cure, Inc. Marketing Assistant.

About Apothe'Cure, Inc.:

ApothéCure, Inc. is a leader in the compounding pharmacy industry. For over 19 years, Apothe'Cure has been providing physicians and patients, worldwide, with high quality creative custom compounds.

Apothe' Cure tests all of their injectable compounds for sterility and their raw materials for pyrogenicity and are the only compounding pharmacy in the country to take safety to this degree.

With Creative Custom Compounding as our goal, Apothe' Cure has developed numerous unique and effective compounded products for use in your practice — designed by doctors, pharmacists and nutritionists — in a variety of areas; including Natural Hormones, Chelation, Heavy Metal Detox, Dermatology, Opthalmology, Pain Management, Prolotherapy, Mesotherapy, Micro-Needling, Growth Factors, Neurology/Brain/Cognition, Podiatry, Vet, Cardiovascular, Immunity, Thyroid and Adrenal Support, Aesthetics, Specialty Formulas and much more!

Gary Osborn, RPh, owner of ApothéCure and CEO of Texas Institute of Functional Medicines (TIFM) is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a Diplomate of American Anti-Aging Health Practitioners and has 44 years of experience in compounding pharmacy and functional medical therapies.

With his broad base of knowledge and experience, Gary is able to offer an exceptional line of compounded products that are not only based on the core principles of pharmacy, but also nutrition and medicine as well. With his team of pharmacists, ApothéCure has become one of the most well-respected pharmacies in the world.

ApothéCure plays a major role in local and national business, and also conducts business with major international clients as well.

ApothéCure understands the differing demands by healthcare practitioners from different regions of the world. Research and development are at the center when designing new formulations for the unique needs of international physicians.

Some of Apothe' Cure, Inc.'s most popular areas of compounding include:

Aesthetics
Cardiovascular
Chelation
Dermatology
Growth Factors
Hard to Find Injectables
Heavy Metal Detox
Immunity
Mesotherapy
Micro-Needling
Minerals & Vitamins
Natural Hormones
Neurology/Brain/Cognition
Opthalmology
Pain Management
Podiatry
Prolotherapy
Sexual Function & Enhancement
Specialty Formulas
Supplies
Thyroid and Adrenal Support
Vet
and much more...

For more information about Apothe' Cure, Inc. visit www.apothecure.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ACT Today Announces Date of its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

2010-01-11T08:45:00.000-08:00

Autism Care and Treatment (ACT-Today!) will hold its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California. Race car driver/model/spokesperson Ashley Van Dyke and Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence from the weekly hit NBC show, "Chuck," are the tournament spokespersons.

"We are driven to help children with autism," says Tournament Director and ACT boardmember Stefan de Nocker. "Funds raised with this tournament will help provide autism care and treatment to children whose families can not afford these services."

Last year's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser raised over $57,000 for children with autism . The event was hosted by LA Newswoman Gabriela Tessier of Univision and FOX Reality Channel's Househusband's of Hollywood, Grant Reynolds.

Corporate and other warriors of autism care and treatment in attendance included corporate sponsors, community leaders, parents of children with autism, the men of Fox Reality Channel Show - The Househusbands of Hollywood (Former LA Dodgers Bill Ashley, Danny Barclay and Grant Reynolds), Film & TV Actor Basil Wallace, Race car Champion Charles Downes, Film & TV Actor/Director Lou Diamond Phillips, LA's Radio Personality Charlie Tuna of 101FM and Gabriela Tessier of Univision, NFL Champion, Actor Ed Marinaro, and Award-winning Jazz Singer/Pianist Joe Croyle.

View the GALLERY at http://www.golfforautism.net/

"We were delighted to have so many community members, celebrities and corporate sponsors participate in this year's golf tournament fundraiser," says Stefan de Nocker, Tournament Director and ACT- Today! Board member. "This was the most successful ACT Today! Golf Tournament Fundraiser to date and we look forward to having an even larger more successful event in 2010."

Last year's18-hole tournament began at 9:30am with breakfast/registration, followed by a Putting Contest (10:15am) with a chance to win a Porsche for the weekend, courtesy of The Auto Gallery. Following the putting contest, ACT Today! Volunteers lined the pavement holding banners as they cheered the golfers onwards to the course for an 11am Shotgun start. On course, golfers had a chance to Beat the Pro and win cash by golfing against pro golfer Richard Howell. Those who tried their luck at a Hole-in-One had a chance at winning two first class tickets to Paris with four nights of luxurious accommodations, compliments of New York Life Insurance. The tournament concluded with Cocktails/Silent Auction and a special visit by the LA Laker Girls who mingled with the players and later presented awards to the tournament winners.

View the GALLERY at http://www.golfforautism.net/

Last year's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Winners were:

Closest to the Pin - David Babikan

Longest Drive - Kyle McDonald

Highest Score (tie) - Bill Ashley, Danny Barclay, Shayne Romero, Hale Beau

Highest Score (tie) - Michael Bridge, Steven Polin, Michael Asimov, Ken Ray

2nd Net - Jose Corral, David Babikan, Kyle McDonald

1st Net - Charles Downes, Basil Wallace, Jim Bernard, Henry Wilson

1st Gross - Read Jackson, Ed Marinaro, Roy Hamilton, Doug Sellars

Putting Contest - Tommy Roe

Other participants won a wide variety of raffle prizes from sponsors that include Status the Salon, Chili's, Daphne's Greek Cafe, Hope Wine, Distinctive Assets, SKLZ, Carmen's Kidz & Company.

2009 3rd Annual Corporate Sponsors included the Center for Autism and Related Disorders TWIW Insurance, Carole Young Brooke Foundation, United Healthcare, Hope Wine, CodeMetro, Metromint, Anhueser-Busch; Kirsch, Kohn & Bridge, City National Bank, The Sage Group; New York Life Insurance, Golfsmith, Tina Marie Tyler, and The Auto Gallery.

For the complete list of the 2009 3rd Annual Tournament Sponsors / Donors and Participants, please visit http://www.golfforautism.net and click on ACTivist.

"We literally rolled out the red carpet for all of our generous participants. Each and everyone one of them are making a difference in the life of a child with autism. They are helping to spread not only awareness but much needed funds. We hope to see more participants come out next year," says Event Producer Daphne Plump.

To be a sponsor and/or donor of the 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser benefiting children with autism, contact Daphne Plump at daphne@act-today.org.

FOX Reality TV Star Returns to Golf for Autism!

2009-12-09T14:39:00.000-08:00

FOX Reality Channel's Househusband of Hollywood star Grant Reynolds is returning to ACT Today's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Reynolds who can be seen on the highly successful FOX Reality Channel's Househusbands of Hollywood was the Co-Chairperson of this past year's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, which netted over $57,000 for children with autism.

"We are very thrilled that the stars are already coming out to join us in May," says Tournament Director, Stefan de Nocker. "This shows that people realize that NOW is the time to help children with autism."

For more information about ACT Today's! 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, visit http://www.golfforautism.net/.

HOLLYWOOD STAR DEIDRICH BADER COMMITS TO "GOLF FOR AUTISM" EVENT!

2009-12-03T07:25:00.000-08:00

Actor Deidrich Bader

Deidrich Bader says he doesn't golf - but he's definitely driven to help children with autism! That's why this television and film star says he's going to be at Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism. The event will be held on May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club, in Tarzana, CA.

Bader will be joined by other celebrities, pro golfers, amateurs, corporate sponsors and the community in hopes of rasising much needed funds for the children with autism whose families can not afford to get them much needed, specialized treatment.

Join ACT Today and Deidrich Bader - click here!

About Deidrich Bader:

An actor whose tall, rangy build and boyish good looks have made him a natural for comic roles, Diedrich Bader was born in Alexandria, VA, on Christmas Eve 1966; his father, William Bader, was Chief of Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during the Carter administration, and his mother, Gretta Bader, was a sculptor of note. When Bader was two, he and his family moved to Paris, France, where the boy was exposed to a steady diet of classic American comedies; young Bader was especially fond of Charlie Chaplin, and appeared on-stage for the first time at the age of four, imitating the Little Tramp at a revival theater during an unexpected intermission after a rare Chaplin film jammed in the projector. Bader and his family returned to the United States in time for him to enter high school, and he later attended the North Carolina School for the Arts.

While vacationing in Santa Fe, NM, during spring break, Bader met a casting agent who lined up an audition for a small role in a television pilot. Bader ended up winning the leading role instead, and while the pilot never sold, it did prompt Bader to relocate to Los Angeles and begin pursuing an acting career full-time.

He began landing guest spots on episodic television shows, including Cheers, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1993, Bader was cast as the Searcher on the television series Danger Theater, a short-lived spoof of action-adventure programs. Penelope Spheeris, who directed the Danger Theater episodes, remembered Bader when casting for her film The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), based on the popular sitcom of the '60s and '70s. Bader won the role of cheerful but slow-witted Jethro Bodine, and his performance was one of the comic highlights of the film.

The movie significantly raised Bader's visibility, and in 1995 he was cast as the logically challenged Oswald on The Drew Carey Show. Bader's success on The Drew Carey Show led to notable supporting roles in motion pictures, such as Office Space and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back; he also began doing voice work for a number of animated television projects, including Pepper Ann, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and Kim Possible.

Pro Race Car Driver Charlie Downes to Golf for Autism!

2009-11-16T19:31:00.000-08:00

Charles Downes has confirmed he will join Autism Care and Treatment for its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism. Downes is a race car driver with over 20 years experience on the Professional Road-Racing circuit (IMSA, SCCA Pro, Grand-Am). He has competed nationally in the USA, and internationally in Canada, with additional events in Europe and the Caribbean.

Downes holds the distinction of being 1 of only 3 Afro-Americans to have won at the Professional level in the modern auto racing era since WWII, the other two being Willie T. Ribbs, and Wendell Scott.

"We are thrilled to have Mr. Downes join us for the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament," says Event Producer Daphne Plump. "He does so much for the community and charities across the globe. And there's no doubt that he is "driven" to help children with autism."

Now, at age 63, enjoying the quieter side of life competing at Celebrity Golf Tournaments. In the recent past accepting invitations from The Southern California Black Chamber Of Commerce, Autism Care and Treatment (ACT Today!), the NAACP Image Awards, the San Felipe Youth Foundation and Universal Golf Foundation Charity Golf Classic - Benefitting Sonshine Hacienda Orphanage in San Felipe, Mexico. More recently, the 9th Copa de Golf Saverios in Tijuana, Mexico.

Downes played in ACT Today's 3rd Annual Tournament in May 2009. He (seen far left) took home the prize for FIRST NET, alongside his golf mates Film Actor Basil Wallace (right), Jim Bernard, Henry Wilson.

The Littlest Golfer Inc. Joins ACT Today's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

2009-11-04T06:15:00.000-08:00

The Littlest Golfer, Inc. is a proud supporter of Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting children with autism! The Littlest Golfer has recently come onboard as a sponsor to help spread autism awareness and raise funds for children with autism whose families can not afford the care and treatment their child needs to lead a productive life.

"We are honored to support an organization that is working so hard to meet the needs of children with autism which profoundly affects the lives of so many children and families here in the US and abroad," says Jennifer Maurer, Marketing Director of The Littlest Golfer, Inc.

About The Littlest Golfer, Inc.: www.thelittlestgolfer.com

At The Littlest Golfer, we believe that many of life’s most important lessons can be learned while playing golf. And since children learn best through play, we can’t think of a better way to teach children the skills that will help them succeed in life.

Golf is great fun. It builds strong bodies and strong minds. It also strengthens important character traits such as perseverance, sportsmanship, honesty and discipline. We believe it is never too early to start learning these life skills. As avid golfers and parents of two young golfers, we know how beneficial and fun golf can be—at any age. Unfortunately, quality golf apparel and gear has been largely unavailable for this eager and growing group of golfers.

We created The Littlest Golfer to meet the needs of even the littlest golfers. Our playful Putter and Sandy characters capture the excitement of the first drive, the first sunk putt and, of course, the first par!

Our high-performance golf apparel ensures that once we’ve inspired the journey, kids will have what they need to excel both on and off the golf course.

We are committed to remaining true to the sport that inspires us, which is why we incorporate classic golf motifs into our contemporary apparel, technical fabrics, and innovative and educational products.

By making golf accessible and fun for even the youngest golfers, we hope to strengthen families, neighborhoods and communities.This vision is what keeps us on our game!

Kris & Keri Wilson
Founders of The Littlest Golfer, Inc.

NBC HIT SHOW, CHUCK, Welcomes ACT Today! on Set!

2009-11-02T09:13:00.000-08:00

The hit NBC show, Chuck, welcomed members of the Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on the set, this past Friday (October 30), at the Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California.

The 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament co-spokesperson Mark Christopher Lawrence , who plays "Big Mike" on Chuck, invited Tournament Executive Producer Daphne Plump and tournament volunteers Suset Garcia and Aenid Reyes to see what he does when he is not helping raise funds for children with autism.

"It was an amazing experience to actually be on the set of the show and watch it all come together," says Tournament Executive Producer Daphne Plump. "All of the actors were very gracious!"

Mark Christopher Lawrence and his fellow actors, Deidrich Bader, Joshua Gomez, Scott Krinsky, and Zachary Levi paused from filming to take pictures (see below).

You can meet Chuck actors: Mark Christopher Lawrence, Deidrich Bader and Joshua Gomez at the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

To be a supporter or to register for the event, visit http://www.golfforautism.net/.

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NBC’s action-comedy series “Chuck” returns to the NBC lineup on Sunday, January 10 with all-new missions and two action-packed, back-to-back original episodes in its season premiere (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series -- starring Zachary Levi in the title role -- moves to its regular day and time (Mondays 8-9 p.m. ET) beginning January 11.

Watch the 2010 Commercial --

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Ashley Van Dyke - Race car driver / Model / Broadcaster

Stefan de Nocker - Tournament Director

Car - Aston Martin

Crew:

Ran Ballard: Director of Videography

Suzanne Oshinsky: Videographer

Suset Garcia: Director of Still Photography

Aenid Reyes: Video Co - Producer

Michelle Gorohovski: Video Co - Producer

Daphne Plump: Tournament / Video Executive Producer

NBC Hit Series, "CHUCK," Star Joins Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

2009-10-02T14:51:00.000-07:00

Mark Christopher Lawrence, who plays "Big Mike" on the hit NBC show, Chuck, is ACT Today's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament co-spokesperson. Lawrence makes millions of people laugh weekly on the NBC show, but he says autism..."is no laughing matter!"

About Mark Christopher Lawrence:

Mark Christopher Lawrence is one of Hollywood's most sought-after character actors. In addition to displaying a variety of theatrical skills, this diverse actor also excels as a producer, a vocalist, and an accomplished stand-up comedian. Best known for his role of Mix Master Tone Def, in the cult classic "Fear of a Black Hat," Lawrence utilized his creative talents as a character actor and besieged audiences in this comical spoof based on "This is Spinal Tap," about a Gangsta Rap group named N.W.H. Most recently, Lawrence's talents can be seen in "The Pursuit of Happyness," alongside Will Smith and on NBC as Big Mike on the hit comedy CHUCK.

Though he is known for his clever characters, Lawrence's true talent is his genuine ability to make others laugh and his indisputable love for people and their well-being. Additionally, he enjoys stimulating awareness for social, political and economical situations through comedy.

4th Annual Charity Golf Tourney Video Shoot (Behind the Scenes)

2009-09-29T20:43:00.000-07:00

ACT Today! 4th Annual Charity Golf Tourney
Video Shoot - Behind the Scenes

Talent:

Ashley Van Dyke - Race car driver / Model / Broadcaster

Stefan de Nocker - Tournament Director
Car - Aston Martin

Crew:

Ran - Director of Videography

Suzanne Oshinsky-Videographer

Suset Garcia - Director of Still Photography

Aenid Reyes - Video Co - Producer

Michelle Gorohovski - Video Co - Producer

Daphne Plump - Tournament / Video Executive Producer

Race Car Driver Ashley Van Dyke Joins Forces with Autism Care and Treatment

2009-09-10T13:35:00.000-07:00

Model, broadcaster and race car driver Ashley Van Dyke is co-spokesperson for Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, to be held on May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California. The tournament will raise funds for children with autism.

"I have had so much fun working with Autism Care and Treatment to bring awareness and raise money for children with autism. The charity golf tournament is such an exciting event and I am so grateful to be able to support the cause to help these kids."

About Ashley Van Dyke: Ashley was born and raised in Seattle, Washington into a Motor Racing family. A graduate of the Mario Andretti and Bondurant racing schools, she has competed successfully in numerous rallys and races across North America while maintaining a flourishing career in fashion and broadcasting. Very much at the forefront of the Green transport movement, she has now combined these passions with the establishment of her own company Emerald Sports and Events, promoters and producers of events for sustainable powered vehicles. Eco Advocate, Entrepreneur, Racing Driver and Model, Ashley Van Dyke is the epitome of the 21st century woman.

Tournament Information Packet - Print & Pass it On

2009-09-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

4th Annual Charity Autism Golf Tournament

ACT Today!'s Golf Tourney Director Announces Date of 4th Annual Event!

2009-09-07T09:33:00.000-07:00

ACT Today's Annual Golf Tournament Director, Stefan de Nocker, announces the date of next year's golf tournament.

"The 4th annual golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2010," says de Nocker."The charity tournament will return to Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California where we have called it home for the past three years. We are excited about this tournament as we believe it will be the biggest and the best ACT Today! tournament to date!"

Last year's tournament, held on May 18, 2009, raised over $57,000 (net) for families of children with autism. While de Nocker has not mentioned a monetary goal for the 2010 tournament, he says he hopes to surpass the 2009 proceeds in order to help a greater number of families in need.

About Stefan de Nocker, Tournament Director:

Stefan de Nocker is the Managing Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (C.A.R.D.). Before coming to California, he was working as a civil law trial lawyer and partner of a law firm in Germany. In January of 1994, he moved to the Los Angeles area to help Doreen Granpeesheh develop CARD into one of the leading forces helping children on the autism spectrum all around the world.

While the awareness of autism continues to improve, Stefan feels that too many funds are concentrated on the research of the causes of autism alone. Left behind are the families who are raising affected children right now, for whom the results of the research will be coming too late. That’s why he and Doreen were founding members of ACT Today!, to try to make more funds available to more families who do not get the support they deserve from public sources or insurance companies. “With all the great success that we are having with our work at CARD, what is most frustrating for me is to know that so many more children and families could be helped if only there was enough money to get them into early intervention. But all possible funding sources are under financial constraints and try to push the responsibility away. The families are left alone and thus our society is failing a big part of our next generation. "These kids need our help now!”

Stefan has always been interested in real estate and also manages a company for property investment and development. He is an avid golfer and also volunteers as tournament chairman for the annual ACT Today! golf tournament, which is held every May.

Click here to view Slideshow of 2009 Annual Golf Tournament

2009 ACT Today! Annual Charity Golf Tournament

2009-09-06T07:45:00.000-07:00

About ACT Today! - CLICK HERE

FOX Reality Channel's star of Househusbands of Hollywood Discusses Autism

2009-09-05T17:22:00.000-07:00

Actor Grant Reynolds is co-chairperson of ACT Today's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament...benefiting children with auism.

Who is Autism Care and Treatment (ACT Today!)

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What is ACT Today!’s Mission? Vision? Core Offerings? Values?

ACT Today! is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to increase access to effective autism treatments. Our goal is to introduce and help facilitate early and on-going treatment by providing the necessary resources including guidance, referrals, funding and follow up to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their families.

Our vision is that all families, regardless of their economic situation, will one day be able to receive the care they need to help their child with autism progress to their highest potential. Current statistics show that 1 in 150 children have autism and these numbers are continuing to rise. The cost of autism on society is currently at 100 billion dollars a year and growing rapidly. Many treatments are not covered by school districts or insurance companies and therefore are prohibitive to many families.

ACT Today! gives these families hope and help as we offer financial grants to qualified families so that their child might receive medical and therapeutic treatments which were previously out of reach.

At ACT Today! we believe each child with autism deserves the opportunity to receive effective treatments in order to help them overcome many of their daily challenges that the business and individual community at large has the power to be ACTivists and can make a significant impact in the lives of children with autism.

that the time to Act is NOW! The lives of today’s children and tomorrow’s generation depend upon treatment today!

Who do you serve? (Demographics of population served)

The majority of our grant recipients come from families that have lower income, are being raised by a single parent or grandparents and reside in an area with limited services. We do not limit our grants according to age, income or region. We provide grants to children and adults as we recognize the need for care and treatment for all autistic individuals. We do not have an income limit as we take into account the number of dependents associated with that income. The income bracket of the majority of our recipients is between $0 - $30,000.

What differentiates ACT Today!’s organization from others?

ACT Today! is unique in that it gives help where it is needed most, directly to the child in need! Each child with autism presents with unique challenges be it verbal, physical or mental limitations. Our program is different as we allow the family to present their “wish” to us. Each request is then thoroughly reviewed and costs are verified. Upon grant acceptance, the family is then able to provide the intervention needed most for their child.

What key accomplishments has ACT Today!’s organization made to further ACT Today!’s cause?

We have raised $300,000 in the last 18 months from our fundraising activities.

How long has ACT Today!’s organization been achieving these positive results for ACT Today!’s cause?

In the last 18 months, we have raised record funds despite a downturn in the economy. We are now looking for corporate sponsors to partner with outside of specific events.

Who currently supports ACT Today!’s organization? (Demographics of supporters)

Because Autism doesn’t discriminate in those it affects, our support comes from a wide variety of sources. We have a long list of corporate sponsors. .In addition, our Board consists of ACT Today’s founder Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, business executives, attorneys, and autism advocates. ACT Today! is also supported by several celebrities such as Tom Bergeron, Lou Diamond Phillips and Leeza Gibbons who are generous to lend us their time and talent at our many newsworthy fundraisers. In addition, ACT Today! is supported by thousands of individuals who understand that the time is now to ACT Today! and to help those in the grips of autism.

How much money would you like to raise from corporate sponsors next year and beyond? (most corporations require proposals at least one year in advance to pre-budget charitable sponsorships - rarely under 6 months)

Exclusive of events, we would like to receive on-going support from corporate sponsors who believe in our mission and our goals. We would like to raise enough funds to double the amount of grants we are able to give each year and further double the amount every year thereafter.

What specific outcomes would these new funds provide for ACT Today!’s charity's clients and community?

We would be able to fund more of our grant requests. We would institute special funds for grants for specific needs (behavior therapy, bio-medical treatment, assisted technology, advocate and attorney services, and we could begin a signature fund to provide SKILLS (a computer based program which allows parents to provide home therapy to their children) http://centerforautism.com/Services/CARD_SKILLS.asp

How will sponsors benefit from contributing to these results and encourage ongoing support?

Our corporate sponsors would have their names prominently presented at our 4-6 major fundraisers each year. Their logo would appear on all Save the Date cards, Invitations, Event Programs and signage not to mention on our website. We would encourage our supporters to patronage these sponsors as a means to thank them for all they are doing to elevate ACT Today! as we continue to do our work of supporting families with autism.

Where can supporters learn about ACT Today!’s achievements, programs and events?

ACT Today! has a website at www.act-today.org which lists our mission as well as all of our current and past events. You can also find us at Facebook and on twitter: www.twitter.com/act_today, respectively. We also have a blog for our annual golf tournament, which can be found at http://golfforautism.blogspot.com/.

What would constitute a successful partnership for you?

A corporate entity with high public visibility, preferably with a logical connection to families and children.

Do you have testimonials from clients served, or past sponsors, to acknowledge ACT Today!’s successes?

Below are a couple testimonials from families that have received an ACT Today! grant for their child.

TESTIMONIALS

Hello ACT Today!:

This letter is long overdue however It has been in my intentions for quite some time. I wanted to thank you and all of the committee members who were instrumental in awarding my son a grant for $2000. Jaivon is currently 14 years old and on the "Autism Spectrum". At the time of the application institutionalization was imminent as he became extremely aggressive and out of control and was recently discharged from a psychiatric hospitalization. The purpose of the grant was to secure additional hours for in-home nurses aid services to assist him with behavior management and activities of daily living. It has been 8 months and I am pleased to say he is still at home and doing much better. He started High School last week (9th grade) and has made a great adjustment. This proves that children on the spectrum can live at home with additional community support. Thank you again. Please feel free to use the photos and my testimony. I am forever grateful.

Rhonda Savain (mother)

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Hi ACT Today,

Thank you and the Scholarship Board for the granting of $1000 for Benjamin's initial visit to the DAN! doctor. It was overwhelming to be able to actually start the initial visit. This has put Benjamin on the road to continued recovery and we are forever thankful. See, Benjamin was born with congenital heart defects and has had two open heart surgeries and two heart catheterizations so far. We thought, okay this is something we can get fixed with surgery. Then in February of 2008 we heard the words "he has what's called high-functioning autism or what is also called Asperger's" Our world stopped. How do we fix this? The neuropsychologist evaluation was of no help since we waited 10 months for it to happen and are still waiting for the results 9 months later. I knew I had to take matters into my own hands. I started Benjamin with an OT, a Speech Therapist and put him on the GF/CF diet. Now, here we are starting to see a DAN! doctor. I have fought to get where I am with Benjamin, and with your help I am continuing to be able to fight. Thank you so very much guys. You truly are a blessing to our lives.

Sincerely,

Charlene Shawa