Online Auction Open for U.S. Open Tickets

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Bid on a trip for two to the 2009 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, N.Y., and support Louisiana’s Alumni at the same time.

This auction includes airfare for two and a five-night stay in New York City as well as two full-week passes to the U.S. Open Championship on June 15 – 21, 2009.

Visit the UL Lafayette Alumni Association’s web site to place your winning bid at www.LOUISIANAalumni.org/auction

Opening Bid is $2,500 (bid increases in increments of $100). Buy Now option is $5,000. This online auction closes on April 15 and is part of the association’s 2009 Spring Gala on May 9.

The association will honor Mr. J. Hubert “Red” Dumesnil during its 13 year annual Spring Gala at the Alumni Center from 6:30 until 10 p.m. The Spring Gala offers fine food, entertainment and both silent and live auctions that will include a variety of attractive offerings including original art, travel packages and Ragin’ Cajun merchandise.

Tickets are $200 per couple or $100 per individual. Corporate sponsor tables may be purchased for $5,000 and patron sponsor tables are available for $2,000. Cox Communications is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Proceeds from the Gala are entirely dedicated to maintain the landmark Alumni Center.