One of the principal objectives of the Fellowship Open is to encourage youngsters to aspire to their dreams and particularly consider careers in business. The Fellowship Open makes a real outreach effort through a series of mentoring programs. The entire Fellowship Open events revolve around young people. A separate program is held for young people with business and civic leaders the day of the golf event which is designed to give young people a sense of inspiration and hope as to what they can achieve. Last year's event was an absolute thrill for the youngsters and they had a chance to meet and discuss their careers with business and civic leaders in the community.

Each of the youngsters associated with the event is given a business periodical from a major Wisconsin company to study and learn more about it along with an annual subscription to Black Enterprise magazine. One of the youngsters is selected to attend the national Black Enterprise Entrepreneurial Conference and then asked to share that experience with other youngsters. This is designed for the youngsters to realize that there are successful entrepreneurs and business people that can serve as role models. This year's student was Andrew Ellis who in fact addressed the luncheon event last year.

Finally, a group of minority professionals who are involved in major companies in Milwaukee holds a business seminar for youngsters in the fall in an effort to let kids know more about the opportunities in business, the challenges -- and that it can be achieved. The exposure to both business leaders and young professionals provides a unique experience
for the youngsters."

Earl Graves, publisher of Black Enterprise Magazine, Earl Graves, Jr. are pictured with Andrew Ellis, student selected by Fellowship Open to attend Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference in Dallas, Texas on May 15, 2004

PGA Support. During its 2004 event at Whistling Straits, the PGA has an active program of community involvement. The Fellowship Open has been selected as one of the organizations that the PGA is highlighting in connection with its community affairs. This is a terrific opportunity for youngsters in the Milwaukee area because as part of this activity, on August 9th, the PGA is hosting a youth golf clinic at Oakland Park golf course. The Fellowship Open will provide transportation and chaperones for the youngsters who desire to attend this event. Additionally, on August 11, 2004, the Fellowship Open will provide transportation and an all day experience at the PGA practice rounds at Kohler, Wisconsin for youngsters in connection with the PGA and Fellowship Open media partners. This will be a terrific life experience for the youngsters. For persons who are interested in having youngsters participate, please simply contact the Fellowship Open by going to our Contact page.

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