Broadcasters Foundation Debuts ‘Sips & Tips’ to Give Young Professionals Opportunity To Participate In Celebrity Golf Tournament

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has created Sips & Tips, the second event in its campaign to give young professionals networking access to top-level broadcast industry managers and executives.

Sips & Tips will take place during the Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Tournament & Fundraiser, Monday, Sept. 11, at the Greenwich (Conn.) Country Club. Sips & Tips begins at 3 p.m. with a two-hour golf lesson from a pro, followed by access to the invitation-only reception and dinner. The price to participate in Sip & Tips is $300.

“With these events, we open doors for junior professionals that can lead to long and fulfilling careers in broadcasting,” said Timothy McCarthy, president of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. “We also bring awareness about our charitable mission to tomorrow’s broadcast leaders, helping to ensure that the Foundation will continue to provide aid for those in our business who need it most.”

Last month, the Broadcasters Foundation hosted a Media Mixer, its first event for junior professionals to network with on-air personalities and executives. Several attendees secured job interviews and at least one was offered a position.

“Young professionals entering our business need to know they can have a successful career in broadcasting by meeting those who have risen to the top,” McCarthy added.

The Broadcasters Foundation accepts personal donations to the Guardian Fund, corporate contributions to the Angel Initiative, and bequests through the Legacy Society. For more information on how to donate or apply for aid, visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, call 212-373-8250, or email info@thebfoa.org.