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Sioux City Bandits and WIVP Partner on Charity Golf Event
Sioux City, IA - May 5, 2008
Over 100 business leaders,coaches, youth advocates, and athletes gathered at Whispering Creek Golf
Course in Sioux City to raise funds and awareness for the Waitt Institute's violence prevention programs.
The first annual Sioux City Bandits/Waitt Institute for Violence Prevention Charity Golf Event was the first
official partnership of the WIVP with a local sports team.
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Participants included the General Manager of the Bandits, Bob Scott (far right)
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The tournament started when a local coach approached General Manager Bob Scott of the Bandits
and spoke of the importance of involving men and athletes in carrying the message of respect for
women, and teaching their sons non violent behavior. Scott then contacted the Institute and offered
to sponsor a yearly tournament.
Cindy Waitt, President of the Waitt Institute said, "We've partnered with many sports figures
across the country, but having a local team approach us meant a lot to us. Involving men is a vital
part of our public education and awareness campaign, and the Bandit's players and fans are a key target
audience for this message'
The golf tournament was followed by Bandit's Coach Jarrod Degeorgia's reading of the Family
Violence Prevention Fund's "Founding Fathers Pledge" at a home game Saturday night in front of
nearly 5,000 fans.
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