The 11th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic
Benefiting Detroit PAL
Monday, August 11, 2014
Detroit Golf Club
Event Background
Since the event’s inception in 2004, the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic has raised more than $4 million net funds to benefit Detroit PAL. The 10th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, which was held Monday, August 12, 2013, raised more than $530,000 net to benefit Detroit PAL. Detroit PAL, in partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, builds character in young people through athletic, academic and leadership development programs. Detroit PAL serves more than 11,000 children in the Detroit area each year and offers 11 sports programs. Paul W. Smith, host of the Paul W. Smith Show on News/Talk 760 WJR, is an active event chairman, contacting sponsors yearound on behalf of the event. Recently, Paul W. Smith was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Visit www.PaulWSmithGolf.com for more information.
Become a 2014 Member of Paul’s PALs
Individuals or corporations wishing to support the event in a non-golfing capacity can become a member of Paul’s PALS, formed in honor of Paul W. Smith. All donations directly benefit Detroit PAL. Donors will receive recognition on the tournament website and on event signage.
Who is Detroit PAL?
Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization positively impacting the lives of more than 11,000 children each year through athletic, academic and leadership development programs. Formed through a merger of Think Detroit and the Detroit Police Athletic League in 2006, Detroit PAL has roots dating back to 1970.
Detroit PAL empowers the community by training volunteer coaches and by creating safe places for kids to play. Each year, Detroit PAL teaches more than 1,500 caring community members how to be encouraging and effective mentors. Detroit PAL has also renovated numerous parks across the city including Maheras-Gentry Park and St. Hedwig Park, transforming them into some of the city’s premier athletic facilities.
Programs
Detroit PAL’s largest programmatic focus is youth sport leagues. The organization runs 11 traditional recreation programs in a variety of sports includingbaseball, softball, track & field, soccer, football, cheerleading, basketball and a volleyball league exclusively for girls.
In addition to its extensive recreational sport leagues, Detroit PAL also fields several travel teams throughout the year in five sports. Detroit PAL’s travel teams are made up of the strongest on-field leaders.
More information about the great work of Detroit PAL can be found at www.DetroitPAL.org