The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Host 11th Annual Casino Night
San Antonio -- Oct. 15, 2007

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio will host the 11th Annual Las Vegas Style Casino Night on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. at The Club At Sonterra. The event is presented by Continental Airlines and sponsored by Valero Energy Corporation and Security Service Federal Credit Union.

This year's event features a Texas Hold 'Em tournament with honorary pit boss Ricardo Romo, president of the University of Texas at San Antonio. The evening will be emceed by KABB News at Nine anchor Michael Valdes. The night will include dinner catered by Don Strange of Texas, live and silent auctions, and gaming galore. Auction items include round trip airline tickets to Europe, Hawaii and other vacation destinations, sporting event tickets, golf outings, restaurant and hotel gift certificates, and sports collectibles.

"The Annual Casino Night is a major fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio and we are very grateful for the many people in the community who come out to support our programs through this event," said Jim Watson, executive director of the Clubs.

Packages for 10 guests and individual tickets for the event may be purchased by calling 210-436-0686. The Royal Flush Sponsor Package is $2,000 for 10 tickets and includes a gaming table named in the sponsor's honor. The Full House Sponsor Package is $1,500 for 10 tickets and individual tickets are $150. Proceeds from the event will benefit the positive youth development programs offered at the Clubs, ranging from the arts and education to technology and sports.

Founded in 1939, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio serves more than 6,500 members annually at five branch locations and several satellite locations. The Clubs provide after school and summer programs that develop assets, values and skills in youth, ages six-to-18 years old, paying particular attention to those who need these programs most. As a result of the Clubs programs, young people are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio website at: www.bgcsatx.org  or call 210-436-0686.

For more information, contact Blithe Wiley, 210-863-9302, wiley@grandecom.net