Join sponsor Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism. Get tickets today! – www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012  - CARD leads the way in the successful treatment of autism, www.centerforautism.com.
Hoffman International Properties is donating a Horse Lover’s package for the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism LIVE AUCTION. Check out the details online atwww.denimanddiamondsforautism.net THANK YOU, Marilyn
Reaction Audio Visual sponsors ACT Today!’s 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser, raising autism awareness and donating all the event’s audio and visual equipment and crew! Learn more about Reaction Audio Visual at www.reactionav.com.

Wells Fargo supports Autism Care and Treatment Today!’s 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser. Learn how Wells Fargo is making a difference nationwide. Click here -https://www.wellsfargo.com/ For tickets to the event, visit www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012
Natrol, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser. Meet team Natrol the night of the event! Get tickets at www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012. Learn all about how Natrol is driven to become the most desired nutritional supplement brand by creating products that support your healthy life. Visitwww.natrol.com.

GLO Hair Salon is offering COMPLIMENTARY red carpet makeovers for ticket holders of thee 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser, on November 3rd. Buy your ticket – www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012 and book your FREE hair/makeup appointment for event night!

Burbank Printing proudly sponsors the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser; providing printing for all materials! Get tickets to the fundraiser online at www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012. Check out Burbank Printing at www.burbankprint.com.
Meet extraordinary Designer Janet Heller of Isabella Emporium at the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser, Nov. 3. Get tickets – www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012 Learn more about Isabella Emporium athttp://isabellaemporium.com.

William Henry proudly supports Autism Care and Treatment Today!’s 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism! Join founder Matt Conable at the event on Nov 3rd. Learn more about William Henry by visit http://www.williamhenrystudio.com.

Media Partner The Hollywood Reporter will join us at the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism on Nov 3rd! Get tickets today and join us raising funds and awareness of autism care and treatment. www.act-today.org/denimanddiamonds2012 - read The Hollywood Reporter online at www.thehollywoodreporter.com.
RAGE MODELS will attend ACT Today!’s 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser! Thank you RAGE MODELS – you’re beautiful inside and out!!! For more information about RAGE MODELS, visit www.ragemodels.com.

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


Actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) will host ACT Today!’s (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) 5th 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 5th 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.

2010 GOLF TOURNEY PHOTO GALLERY

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

 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


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


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

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


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


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!"



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

 

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.