SWEET YELLOW CORNBREAD

Casino Night and Texas Hold'em Tournament!  How fun does that sound?   

Youth Home presents their 9th annual Casino Night and Texas Hold'em Tournament.  The Casino features Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, and other classic games.   These games will be staffed by experienced dealers.  Players can cash in their chips for prize raffle tickets for a chance to win dozens of fantastic prizes.

Youth Home is a nonprofit, private psychiatric treatment facility in Arkansas, founded in 1966.  Youth Home strengthens the community by serving those affected by mental illness.  Their goal is to equip and empower youth, adults, and entire families to become healthier and better contributing members of society.

MISSION - VISION - VALUES

Their Mission is to be Arkansas's premier mental health treatment and professional training center.

Vision - Youth Home envisions an Arkansas where lives are changed and entire families are saved because individuals in need of mental health services receive those services without delay or stigma.

Values - Youth Home is guided by five core values:  compassion, dedication, professionalism, teamwork, and trust.

Ken Estes serves on the Board of Directors for Youth Home.   Ken got involved with this great Nonprofit over eight years ago when one of the original board members invited him to attend some events.  Later Ken along with his wife, toured the facility and saw firsthand the impact of the great work helped the kids and their families.

He began volunteering at events and being part of committees.  Today, Ken proudly has served on the Board for a little over five years.   I met Ken during some HR Seminars that BancCorp South Insurance heads up periodically.   Ken is a Sr. Vice President with BancCorp South and is a big supporter of NonProfit Organizations.   You may contact Ken at:  ken.estes@bxsi.com

Other Board Members for Youth Home are:  Chris Haynes, President, Elizabeth Anderson, Jena Compton, Terrance James, Michael Kirkpatrick, Mandy Knaack, Brendan Mongahan, Kaite Neibaum, Melody Piazza, Josha Price, Valerie Pruitt, Adam Wells, Lance West, and Karen Yezzi.   Lifetime Board Members are:  Sam Alley, Christie Bardwell, Beth Coulson, Tad Krug, and Carl Rosenbaum.

The Annual Casino Night will offer a VIP Lunch for $35.00.   Space is limited so be sure and get your tickets early!   Treat yourself to a full bar with 3 free drinks per person, drink service from your Poker Table and exclusive Hors D'oeuvres are included with the VIP Passes.

Event Details:

9th Annual Casino Night and Texas Hold'em Tournament 

Saturday, July 27th -  Doors open @ 3:00 for poker check-in
Pre-play reception begins at 4:00 PM
Tournament & Casino Play begins at 5:00 PM

All Casino Games will end at 9:00 PM

Location:   The Genesis Room at Next Level Events located at 1400 W. Markham, Suite #104 Little Rock, AR  72201.


TICKETS:   
Poker Entry $50 -- ($55 at DOOR)
Casino Entry $40 - ($45 at DOOR)
Add-Ons and Re-Buys Available

The Poker tournament is limited to 144 card players.  All Casino and Card Players must be 21 to play!

Fore more information regarding this wonderful event and Youth Home please contact:  stephanie.jonasson@youthhome.org     Please visit https://www.youthhome.org/ for more information regarding Youth Home.


Sponsorship Opportunities are available and are much appreciated!    See attached PDF Flyers for breakdown of Sponsorship Opportunities.   

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