Amica Press Releases

08.06.08

Amica Insurance Sponsors the Inaugural Southern New England Golf Expo

Providence, RI -The Southern New England Golf Expo is proud to announce that Amica Insurance will be presenting sponsor for the inaugural event taking place at the Rhode Island Convention Center on February 14 - 15.

The theme for the Southern New England Golf Expo will be the "Celebration of Golf." This event will feature a range of golf activities including personalized instruction from PGA Pros, appearance by several well-known professional athletes and numerous golf related exhibits. The event will also feature plenty of family activities, including the Monster Mini Golf Experience and the 7 bay driving range. Golf enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get a jump start on the 2009 golf season while there is still snow on the greens.

"We are thrilled to be able to premiere the Southern New England Golf Expo in Rhode Island," said John Brewster, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, "Partnering with Amica Insurance will allow for this event to be a first class golf expo in Providence. In addition, we are excited to announce that the event will help children from diverse or difficult circumstances served by the Boys & Girls Club because proceeds from the expo will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence."

"Amica Insurance is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Southern New England Golf Expo's first year," said Vincent Burks, senior assistant vice president at Amica Insurance. "Golf enthusiasts appreciate good quality, and value excellent customer service, two things for which Amica is known. We are also thrilled to have the chance to help the children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence."

The Southern New England Golf Expo is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees. For additional information regarding the event please visit www.snegolfexpo.com or call (401) 444- 0750.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence founded in 1868, is the oldest operating Boys & Girls Club in the nation and the largest in Rhode Island. Clubhouses in Providence and North Providence house state-of-the-art computer labs, swimming pools, and gymnasiums as well as nationally accredited and licensed preschools and kindergartens. Camp Davis in Charlestown, accredited by the American Camping Association, offers children year-round outdoor camping opportunities. Over 7,500 children and youth come to the Clubs for homework help, computer and Internet safety instruction, swim lessons, job/career development and training, organized athletic leagues, and just plain fun!

Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the nation's oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,000 people in 39 offices across the country.