CBCF and CBC Spouses Host 15th Annual
Mervyn L. Jones Golf and Tennis Tournament
Scholarship fundraiser draws more than 300 people to Virginia resort

WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses hosted the Mervyn L. Jones Memorial Golf and Tennis Classic on Sunday, June 24, and Monday, June 25, at the Lansdowne Resort in Lansdowne, Va.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton was the honorary chairman for this year’s event.

More than 300 people – including many members of the Congressional Black Caucus, celebrities, corporate executives, African American influencers and thought leaders – attended.

As many as 220 attendees took part in the golf tournament.

The two-day event, which annually serves as a college scholarship fundraiser, is named after the late husband to U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs-Jones (D-Ohio).

Since 1988, the CBC Spouses have awarded several million dollars for scholarships to numerous students seeking degrees in higher education.

“We are delighted to certainly impact our efforts toward increasing the funds raised for college scholarships,” said Leslie Meek, chairwoman of the CBC Spouses. “As a result, we will afford the opportunity for a college education to even more deserving students this year.”

The festivities kicked off on Sunday evening with a VIP reception preceding a gala dinner and silent auction. The golf, tennis and Bid Whist competitions took place simultaneously after opening ceremonies on Monday morning. An awards ceremony and luncheon followed.

Since 1976, the CBC Spouses has been comprised of the wives and husbands of the African American members of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

“The CBC Spouses have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for young people through education and leadership programs,” said Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., the foundation’s president and chief executive officer. “In this capacity, the CBC Spouses have been instrumental in the success of CBCF’s internship, fellowship and education scholarship programs.”

For more information about the tournament, contact Tracey Austin at (202) 263-2837 or taustin@cbcfinc.org.

For more information about the Foundation, contact Patty Rice at (202) 263-2829 or price@cbcfinc.org.

About the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. was established in 1976 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and education institute intended to help improve the socio-economic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities.