Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Announce
14th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic

Washington, DC— The 14th Annual Mervyn L. Jones Memorial Golf and Tennis Classic, an important component of the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses’ (CBCS) fundraising efforts, will take place June 25th and 26th at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles. This premiere event with its star-studded cast raises money for scholarships, and is among the most sought-after tickets of the summer.

“We are well on our way to holding one of the most exciting golf and tennis outings in recent years,” said Leslie Meek, Chair of the CBC Spouses. “As we move forward with the planning, our focus remains on the fact that this is an investment in the future of many wonderful young men and women who will receive scholarships to continue their educational pursuits.” she added.

Ambassador Sidney Williams chairs the committee, and The Honorable Vivian C. Bishop co-chairs the event, along with Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones (D-OH). The Classic is named after the late spouse of Congresswoman Tubbs-Jones. “I am very pleased to play a leadership role in this event that honors my husband. He was very passionate about the need for a quality education, and a staunch advocate for any programs that would benefit our young people,” she continued.

“The scholarship program plays a vital role in our communities by creating educational opportunities for young people. With the skyrocketing cost of tuition, we hope this program will be the stimulus that encourages our young beneficiaries to embrace their ambitions and move forward,” Ambassador Williams added.

This year, the Spouses will codify their Bid Whist card tournament, a component of the golf and tennis classic. According to Co Chair Vivien Bishop, “Bid Whist has long been a staple at family gatherings and other social events in our community. By adding Bid Whist, we hope to engage those who do not golf or play tennis, but would love a good card game. We encourage players to bring their skill set table,“ she concluded.

Since the inception of the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Program in 1988, more than $8 million in scholarships have been disbursed to deserving youngsters attending institutions of higher learning all over America. This year, the golf and tennis classic will start with a reception for special guests, that will be followed by the pre-tournament gala. Participants will have the opportunity to bid on extraordinary gifts and entertainment packages during the pre-tournament gala, where they will also enjoy a buffet dinner, dancing and musical entertainment. On Monday, June 26th, the golf tournament, tennis tournament and bid whist competition will commence. All three contests will be played simultaneously during the day.

For information, and to register, please visit www.cbcfinc.org and click on the golf and tennis classic icon. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 31st. People who sign on after that deadline may not receive a full complement of benefits.