The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce and Portales Leadership will host the “Battle of the Brains” team-quiz game at Eastern New Mexico University’s CUB Ballroom on Saturday, March 30. Proceeds will help young people pay for summer programs such as arts and sports.
Area businesses are sponsoring some of the teams-of-eight, but anyone can team-up for a table. Among the ten knowledge categories are “New Mexico, Baby!”, “Math is Cool, Dawg!”, and “Athletic Excellence.” The table fee of $250 includes hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. The top team receives a trophy and “bragging rights,” according to Portales Leadership. Questions tap all sorts of knowledge, not just for college professors or trivia-game masters.
The beneficiary of this year’s project is “Passport Portales.” Teachers will nominate deserving students based on “character counts” criteria. Recipients will receive a passport to help pay for established summer youth activities. The more funds raised will allow more passports to be provided.
Portales Leadership student Jeff Gentry of ENMU says, “Don’t think of this as just a fundraiser, but a ‘totally worth it’ evening of unique entertainment and participation for our community.” Team-entry deadline is March 22, with tables at $250.
For more information contact the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 800-635-8036, or register online at www.portales.com. Individual donations to Passport Portales are also accepted.
Portales Leadership provides a series of educational experiences in such topics as government, quality of life, education, health care, water, economy, human services, industry, technology and community heritage that impact Portales and offers learning opportunities and awareness of local resources to promote greater community involvement. Class-5 includes 18 members representing area businesses, education, non-profits, and Cannon Air Force Base. The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce has been serving the business community since 1934. The Chamber is actively involved in partnership with its members seeking solutions to problems large and small and promoting the growth and well-being of our community. The benefits of Chamber membership include both tangibles like the ability to advertise in the visitor center and welcome packets, to intangibles like the benefits of having well planned events that attract visitors and entertain residents. Find out more online at www.portales.com, call at (575) 356-8541, or stop by 100 S. Ave. A.
