The 2012 "For the Kids Fall Fundraiser"
Saturday, October 6th, 2012
All events except Wimbledon Ball are at: Court One Athletic Clubs East
Wimbledon Ball is at: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Room A
All events except Wimbledon Ball are at: Court One Athletic Clubs East
Wimbledon Ball is at: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Room A
Festival Events include:
- 8:00 am — 10:30 am: Champions Breakfast Buffet — sponsored by Creative Occasion
- 9:00 am — 3:00 pm: Todd Martin Pro Am Tournament — sponsored by Court One Athletic Clubs
24 teams made up of a sponsored amateur and Todd Martin or a club pro to play in a round robin tournament. Tickets will be available at the door but you can assure a spot in the gallery by buying tickets now. You can become a sponsor and have a spot in this tournament. To join in the fun fill out a sponsor form today! You may be the one raising the champion’s trophy at the end of the day.
If you know a young person who would like to volunteer to be a ball boy or girl please fill out our online application no later than September 28th.
- 10:30 am — 7:30 pm: Silent Auction This year's Items
Wander the courts to watch your favorite match and make sure to stop by the basketball court until 3 and then 6 — 8 pm at Kellogg Center where you can take a stroll past the silent action tables to find that perfect gift or treasure to bid on.
- 11:00 am — 1:30 pm: Buffet Lunch — sponsored by Creative Occasion
Take a break between the morning and the afternoon draw of the Pro Am and enjoy lunch, check out the silent auction, and the wine and beer tasting event all on the basketball courts.
- 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm: Beer and Wine Tasting
Local vendors of beer and wine will be present in our tasting area on the Court One basketball court. Come find out what makes Michigan so special in our locally grown and developed fall offerings. Tickets available in the tasting area.
- 6:00 pm: Wimbledon Ball Dinner and Auction — sponsored by Jackson National Life
Join us for our gala at Kellogg Center for an evening of good conversations, entertainment, and sharing our dedication to our community and children. The winners of the silent auction will be posted so make sure you are there to collect your winnings! Buy Your Tickets Today!
- 8:00 pm: Live Auction This year's Items
Keith Eldrid, this year’s auctioneer, will engage us all in a live auction with many one of a kind items supplied only to our event. You won’t want to miss this special evening.
- 8:30 pm — 9:00 pm: Todd Martin Kids Scholarship, Awards, Keynote Speaker
Join us as we celebrate with our young scholarship recipients and leaders of tomorrow. Our speaker will be Kellie Dean, Chair of the Lansing Promise Zone. Kellie’s experience with helping students graduate from high school and go on to college is a message in hope, caring and community action for all of us.

