To: Mark Riley who wrote (1117 ) 2/10/1998 7:28:00 AM From: Theo Respond to of 1574
Mark, If you look closely, the current press release states: (MONY) has committed to a three year sponsorship of the Classic Series, valued at $750,000. Keyword being valued . Doesn't mean they commit just/only/any cash. Here is the previous press release from November 10, 1997: PHOENIX, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- AccSys Global Network Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCY - news) is very pleased to announce that the Raven Golf Club at South Mountain will be the host site for the Scottsdale Classic, the inaugural event in the Classic Series of professional golf tournaments. In addition to supplying the golf course and site fee, Raven Golf Club will provide the use of its facility for sponsor entertainment and media events. The total sponsorship is valued in excess of $100,000. Raven Golf Club at South Mountain is affiliated with Mutual of New York (MONY), via it's relationship with the Pointe Hilton Resort at South Mountain. MONY is a part owner of the Pointe Hilton Resort group. The Scottsdale Classic will be held March 30, 1998. MONY was essentially providing the course and amenities involved. Not a bad deal as that would free up cash for other concerns. Perhaps some sort of arrangement has been provided again? Sidenote: Something else that was also talked about back then that I haven't heard about recently is the offering the players the option of stocks in lieu of cash. While I don't advocate "printing paper" or the dilution of stock, having players accept stock would provide a psychological lift as we all know that they wouldn't accept it if there was any possibility of not being profitable. Their gain would be our gain as well. That's assuming they were given the option of course. Speculation on my part. Theo