Local Businesses Sponsor Teams in Polo Match to Benefit Project Self-Sufficiency

Teams bearing the names of sponsors First Hope Bank and Lakeside Construction will face off in a festive polo match on Saturday, September 12th, to benefit local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency. The Grayfields Polo Club will host the second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic, inviting people of all ages to come together in a fun and relaxing environment, see an exciting sporting event, and enjoy tailgates, vendors, live music, a silent auction, and other attractions. Presenting sponsor for the Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic is Mercedes-Benz of Newton which will have several models on display.Proceeds from the festive competition will benefit the agency's services for low-income individuals and families in northwest New Jersey.

"We are honored that First Hope Bank and Lakeside Construction will once again be sponsoring the two teams in competition during the Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic," commented Project Self-Sufficiency Chief Executive Officer Deborah Berry-Toon. "Last year's event was a rousing success, and we are excited to be partnering with the Grayfields Polo Club to raise funds for the programs and services which are essential to struggling families in our area."

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The event kicks off at noon as VIP Tent ticketholders will be treated to hors d'oeuvres, fine cuisine, and signature drinks catered by Andre's Lakeside Dining while tailgaters will welcome their guests to their elaborately customized spaces, and general admission ticketholders will set up their viewing areas. The match will get underway at 1:15 p.m. with the singing of the National Anthem by Senior Airman Gianna Perez, United States Air Force.

During half-time, spectators will be encouraged to take part in the treasured tradition of divot stomping, smoothing the field for the second half of the polo match. During the divot stomp, all are invited to enjoy a festive performance by the Mike Lawlor Band. Throughout the event, other activities will include competitions for best hat and best tailgate, a silent auction, and naming of the match MVP and Best Playing Polo.

In addition to the teams competing for the winners' circle, sponsorships for the Polo Classic are available at a variety of levels, from $2,500 - $25,000.

Current sponsors include Sue and Greg Murphy; Comet Security; Ellman Discovery Foundation; Robert Soldoveri/Whispering Pines Enterprises; Royal Buick; Dee and Jim Fernandez; George's Salvage; Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating, Inc.; Lorraine and Tim Parker; the John and Margaret Post Foundation; Franklin Mutual Insurance; the Karen and Mark Cummins Family; Tony and Mary Ann DeSantis; Lennar; the Esposito Family; navitend; Blue Ridge Lumber; Stocker Bus Company; HQW Architects; and Eastern Products & Logistics/the Nicholson Family; Heart, Mind, & Body; and Hank Sanders, Inc. Excavating.

Seasonal sponsors include Acrisure, Allied Beverage/Sir Davis American Whiskey, Biondo Investment Advisors, Black Stallion Winery, Provident Bank, Selective Insurance, and Techflex.

Tailgate sponsors include Thomas and Elise Adams; Flying Bee Farms; Catherine Kut Realty Executives; Nisovoccia, LLP; Precision Financial Services, Inc.; Dr. Robert Ranley and Dr. David Bollard; David and Loren Schuette; and Bruce and Robin Tomlinson.

Vendors and attractions at the Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic will include Culligan, the Cupboard Shop, Dark Horse Studio, Duchess Bridle & Saddle, Family Jewels & Crochet, Father John's Animal House, Fleecy Finds & More, Flying Bee Farms, Kona Ice, Kathleen Little Jewelry & Metalsmith, and Peter's Valley School of Craft.

More information about available sponsorships, tailgates spaces, VIP and general admission tickets can be found at www.projectselfsufficiency.org and www.njpolo.org. Questions can be directed to Project Self-Sufficiency by calling 973-940-3500 or emailing Bruce Tomlinson, btomlinson@projectselfsufficiency.org.