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Dear Friends,Welcome to <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong> 2009<strong>Polo</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong> captured our imagin<strong>at</strong>ion more than twenty years ago, and <strong>the</strong> members of <strong>Point</strong> ClearCharities, Inc. are extremely proud of <strong>the</strong> successful run of this sign<strong>at</strong>ure event! Whe<strong>the</strong>r this is your firstyear joining us, or your twenty-first year, we are gr<strong>at</strong>eful beyond words for your support. Your presence hererepresents so much th<strong>at</strong> is good about humanity - respect, fellowship, sportsmanship, and altruism. We aredistinctly honored to have you with us.How in <strong>the</strong> world did <strong>the</strong> farmlands of Baldwin County, Alabama come to <strong>at</strong>tract this brilliant “Sport of Kings”and produce <strong>the</strong> considerable amounts of charitable funds th<strong>at</strong> benefit so many in our community? The answerbegins with <strong>the</strong> inspir<strong>at</strong>ion of horse-loving, sports-minded, philanthropic individuals, like Kenny McLeanand o<strong>the</strong>rs, many of whom are in our company today. All have worked tirelessly over <strong>the</strong> years improvingand promoting <strong>the</strong> level of competition in polo tournament play and its fundraising potential. When you mixthose efforts with th<strong>at</strong> intangible force we call “sou<strong>the</strong>rn charm”, <strong>the</strong> possibilities are endless!Many chukkas of thanks to this year’s event Chair, Linda Lou Parsons along with all of <strong>the</strong> Committee Chairsand volunteers for <strong>the</strong>ir dedic<strong>at</strong>ion and to our donors and sponsors for <strong>the</strong>ir generous support. We are eternallygr<strong>at</strong>eful to Curtis and Dawn Pilot, and Chip and Kim Campbell for <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong>ir beautiful polo groundsand facilities.Enjoy <strong>the</strong> thrill of <strong>the</strong> game and <strong>the</strong> thrill of giving!<strong>Point</strong> Clear Charity BoardMission St<strong>at</strong>ementTo engage our community in <strong>the</strong> sport of polo by hosting premium fundraising tournaments through high-levelcompetition among players with proceeds benefitting local charities and promoting an <strong>at</strong>mosphere of fellowshipand goodwill.2