The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau provided financial assistance for programming through a Sports Warchest Grant in the amount of $10,000 presented to Richie Bertrand, president of the Moss Bluff Softball League for the 2009 Pony National Slowpitch Tournament, Donald “Boo” Manuel, Kay Cole and Melissa Bertrand.
Eric Zartler, athletic sales manager for the bureau, were among those present at the formal recognition of the grant.
This tournament is a tremendous economic stimulant for the local economy as team members will occupy more than 1,500 total room nights in Calcasieu Parish, July 15-19.
Sports Warchest funds will be used for marketing, publicity, supplies, as well as communication and administrative costs. For more information, contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau at (337) 436-9588 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org.