MADD Ups the Ante with Celebrity-Studded Poker Tournament "Hold 'Em, Fold
'Em, Save 'Em" Poker Tournament designed to help victims and save lives.

Newport Beach, CA, - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Orange County is holding its first-ever "Hold 'Em, Fold 'Em, Save 'Em" Poker
Tournament on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Tustin Community Center in
Tustin, California. The tournament is designed to raise money to help MADD
support victims of drunk driving, as well as to prevent drunk driving and
underage drinking in Orange County.

Special guests Kelli Gates of the Mark and Brian Morning Show on 95.5 KLOS
Los Angeles and Vince Van Patten, host and commentator for the nationally
televised World Poker Tour and one of Hollywood Poker's leading stars, will
be on-hand at the tournament. Registration begins at 4:00 PM, with
tournament play running from 5:00 - 10:00 PM. Players must be 21 or older
to participate.
"We're thrilled to have Kelli and Vince participate in our first-ever poker
tournament," said Mary Beth Griffin, Executive Director of MADD Orange
County. "With their support, they bring awareness to MADD and its
initiatives of helping drunk driving victims, and preventing drunk driving
and underage drinking here in our community. This is gearing up to be an
exciting, fun-filled event for a very worthy cause."

The cost for the event is $100 for entry, $25 for gallery seats and $50 for
re-buys until 8:00 PM, limited to the first 100 players. The pot will be
based on the event. Sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100 to $7,500
are also available, in addition to $200 program advertisements and $500
victim/survivor sponsorships.
To RSVP for MADD's "Hold 'Em, Fold 'Em, Save 'Em" Poker Tournament, contact
Tiffany Townson at (714) 838-6199 ext. 15. To learn more about the
tournament's sponsorship, advertising and donation opportunities, contact
Desiree Garcia at (714) 838-6199 ext. 11.

The Tustin Community Center is located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA
92780.

About MADD
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a non-profit organization founded in
1980 by Candace Lightner in Sacramento, California after her daughter was
killed by a drunk driver. The driver who struck and killed her daughter had
two previous convictions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and was out on
bail for a drunk driving hit-and-run only two days prior. Today, MADD has
over 600 local chapters across the United States and is the largest crime
victims' assistance program in the world with more than three million
members and supporters.

Since MADD's inception drunk driving related deaths
have declined by 43 percent. MADD's commitment is to eliminate drunk driving
through public awareness, victim assistance, youth programs, and public
policy. MADD's mission statement "to stop drunk driving, support victims of
this violent crime and prevent underage drinking," is indicative of their
new additional focus on reaching out to the nations' youth.

The City of Aliso Viejo has launched an upgrade and enhancement to its website to better assist restaurants, stores and businesses in Aliso Viejo.

The website improvements include more in-depth information, easier-to-read graphics, a direct connection to a "businesses own" website and a user-friendly interactive map that makes it easier to find Aliso Viejo-based restaurants and business locations.

The improved website is designed to assist local businesses and help stimulate economic activity in the city and was one of Mayor Phil Tsunoda's Top 10 goals unveiled in January.

"The city should do all it can to help our local businesses during this current economic climate," Mayor Tsunoda said. "By making it more convenient for individuals to find out more and better information about the city's businesses, we as a community all benefit."

With only a few simple clicks of a mouse, the user-friendly city site lets individuals obtain information about Aliso Viejo businesses much easier and faster from the convenience of their home, office or PDA.

Click on the map at www.cityofalisoviejo.com and it automatically takes users to the "Restaurant and Shopping Areas" map. Another click on the desired icon and users can access the shopping area of their choice.

The city's interactive site also features information about roadways and bus stops, public facilities, parks and recreation and more.

The enhanced web feature is part of the city's on-going efforts to promote local businesses and provide residents with an array of useful information at the click of a button.

Kelly Tokarski
KT Community Relations

South Orange County Chamber News for July 22, 2010


New Tax Targeting Small Businesses on November ballot?
Learn more at next Legislative Alliance meeting THIS Friday!

Small businesses throughout California and right here in South Orange County are struggling to recover from the Great Recession. Jobs are scarce.

So why would anyone penalize those who are creating the jobs necessary for recovery through the imposition of new taxes on those very jobs!? That’s exactly what opponents say would happen if Proposition 24 passes November 2nd.

Learn more about this important ballot measure at the next meeting of the Legislative Alliance of Southern Orange County (LASOC) this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Oscar Urteaga, Southern California Field Director for the No on 24 – Stop the Jobs Tax – campaign will explain the implications of Proposition 24 and what local businesses can do about it.

This important meeting takes place this coming Friday, July 23rd from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Saddleback College – 28000 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, Student Services Center, Room 212. Ample and free parking is available adjacent to the Student Service Center in Lot 5.

States all across the country have been updating their tax laws to attract and grow businesses and jobs during these difficult economic times. This proposition would likely send California down the wrong track at the worst time. Join us as we learn about Proposition 24 and what we as a business community can do about it.

There is no cost to attend. Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are requested. Please call Karen at (949) 635-1634 to do so or if you have questions.

Interested in Golfing with Orange County Business Leaders?

The Orange County Business Council hosts its annual Executive Invitational Golf Tournament at Monarch Beach Golf Links Thursday, July 29th. Tournament proceeds benefit OCBC's Latino Educational Attainment Initiative.

For more information, please visit http://www.ocbc.org/events.cfm#GOLF.

New Cox Solutions Store Opening July 31st in Lake Forest

Congratulations to Chairman’s Circle Member Cox Communications for the upcoming opening of the Cox Solutions store in Lake Forest!

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, July 31st at 11:30 a.m. at The Orchards Shopping Center on El Toro Road in Lake Forest.

Upcoming South Orange County Chamber Events

Mark your August calendars for the following South OC Chamber Events:
Technology Breakfast & General Membership Meeting
Thursday, August 5th - 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Microsoft Store – The Shops at Mission Viejo
555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA

Network OC
Joint Mixer with more than 30 Business Organizations
Thursday, August 19th - 5 to 8 p.m.
Atrium Hotel, Orange County Airport
18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, CA

End of Summer Mixer
Tuesday, August 24th – 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Elephant Bar, Laguna Hills Mall
24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA

Legislative Alliance of Southern Orange County August Meeting
Friday, August 27th – 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Saddleback College, Student Services Center, Room 212
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA

From the Travelzoo Newsdesk:

LOS ANGELES--JULY 22, 2010-- The price of an end-of-summer seven-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera was cut by $150 exclusively for California residents.

Not only does this $479 cruise come with a $50 dining credit (admission for two to one of the ship's specialty restaurants), but the first 20 cabins booked will receive an additional $75 onboard credit per cabin.

This breaks down to just $68 per day for all accommodations, meals and entertainment. The 96-hour sale ends at 9 p.m. PT Sunday.

Depart Aug. 29 on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas and sail to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. This deal is also available for two December sailings.

About the Ship: Mariner of the Seas has a rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink and a nine-hole miniature golf course on board. The ship also has several restaurants, bars and lounges and three swimming pools.

To book directly with CruiseDeals.com, click below or call 800-668-6414. After the date is selected, check "California Resident Special" in the top box. If booking by phone, mention fare code "RESA01Z." Taxes are an additional $60 per person.
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