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Newport, RI…A party for exhibitors at the Newport International Boat Show will also act as a fund raiser for the Joyce Selig Memorial Scholarship Fund of Newport’s International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS). Besides exhibitors, the Boat Show will welcome the public to the event at harbor-side at the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina on Friday, September 18 from 6 – 8 PM, with partial proceeds going to the School. Tickets through IYRS are $50 per person and include entrance to both the Boat Show and the party that includes music, food and drinks.
IYRS was founded in 1993 and offers two full-time certificate programs - a two-year program in wooden boatbuilding and restoration and a one-year program in marine systems. The school also offers short-term career training for employees of marine businesses. Students who attend subsequently become skilled, valued employees in the maritime trades…an important part of the Rhode Island economy. However, over 50% of the students at IYRS require financial aid and the goal of this memorial fund is to provide 4 full scholarships.
One of the five largest in-water boat shows in the country, the Newport International Boat Show covers over 15 acres along America’s Cup Avenue. More than 850 exhibitors with over 700 boats ranging in size from 16 to 85 feet are expected to be on display from September 17 – 20, 2009. For anyone who harbors a passion for boating, it’s the only place to be.
Tickets for the Exhibitor Party/Fundraiser must be purchased in advance by calling IYRS at 401-848-5777 ext. 217 or email dopp@iyrs.org. For more information about the fundraiser go to www.iyrs.org or to www.newportboatshow.com.
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