Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort

Press Release Date: For Immediate Release
Contact: Monica Restrepo
Phone: 570.424.4050 x1272

Press Release

Monday, February 28, 2005 – Shawnee On Delaware, PA - Just short of the big snowstorm, over 200 people gathered at the Shawnee Inn to support the Pocono Tsunami Relief Concert on Sunday, February 27th. Throughout the day, eight local bands donated their time and talents, each playing 40-minute sets to entertain those who showed up to support the event. Other activities included a silent auction, raffles and an occasional verbal auction for some very special items. Many children’s activities also took place during the event as Keith Karkut, Joseph Raven and Brushes the Clown entertained the youngsters in attendance with face painting, animal shaped balloons and magic tricks.

The key players in organizing the charity concert were Jud Krinsky (SawMill Furniture), Garth Woods (GarcomWeb.com), Rob Howell (Director of Sales and Marketing for the Shawnee Inn) and Monica Restrepo (Shawnee Institute). The event coordinators fell a bit short of their goal, but are extremely pleased to announce that $7,700 was raised by the event, all of which will be donated to the Shawnee Institute Tsunami Relief efforts. A special thanks goes out to all who attended and everyone who donated their time and efforts to make this a successful event. Charlie Kirkwood states, “The concert was a great success ...not only did it raise a decent amount of money but it was also a lot of fun. The concept was good and the execution perfect. I want to thank all of you who helped. I am sure Pete will be thanking you as well. You can pride in a job well done for a worthy cause.”

SawMill Furniture, Garcom Web Services, Shawnee Village, Flooring America, The Music Store, Starting Gate Action Sport Shop, Lewis True Value Hardware, The Farda Family, Stroudsburg Foto, Radisson Lexington NYC, Main Street TV & Appliances, Vitulli's Outdoor Sports Center, Thyme & Thyme Again, Camp Coleman (The Crossings), Trading Company Records, Cherry Valley Golf Course, Pocono Wellness Fitness Center, Designer Crafts on Main and Liz Tech Jewelry.

Shawnee Golf, Shawnee River Adventures, Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee Mountain, Kate White @ IMI Housekeeping, Camelback/Camelbeach, Sam Snead's Tavern, Maritas Cantina, Besecker's Diner, Lippy's Extreme Sports Bar, Yankee Doodle Diner, The Coffee Rush, Howell's Flowers, Jim the Hairdresser, Hair Excellence, Hairscape, Scissor Wizards, Spirals Hair Salon, Flamingos Hair Design, Lesley’s Salon, Flos New Generation, After Hours Cutz, Jiffy Lube (Stbg), Big Wheel Roller Rink, Country Kettle, Geo Trading Company and Music Store

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort (venue), Abeloff, 5 Star Precision Printing, Embroidery Express, Majestic Athletics, Double M Productions, Brushes The Clown, Joseph Raven Magical Productions, Joseph Raven Entertainment, Sam Snead's, Christy Edmondson, Clarence Hawley, Kim and Howard Kerrick, Randy & Sue Martin Family, Diane Possinger, Chris and Don Siptroth, Ken and Linda Siptroth, Diane, Steve & Ben Siptroth