A Day to Remember with the New Orleans Sports Foundation
Celebrate the past, present, and future of major sporting events in New Orleans on the Caesar's Superdome turf. On September 14, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation will induct three new members to its Hall of Fame: sports leaders and founding members of the Sports Foundation, Doug Thornton, Ron Maestri, and Mike Millay. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the event begins at 12:00 p.m.
The Inductees
Doug Thornton, a founder and the President/CEO of Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation from 1994 to 1997, is the Executive Vice President of Stadiums for ASM Global. Not only does Thornton oversee stadium management worldwide, but he also manages Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square.
Ron Maestri, a founder of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, served as UNO's baseball team coach and Athletic Director. He led the Pioneers to the College World Series in 1974 and 1984. He was also the Executive Director of NCAA Events for the Sports Foundation from 2000 to 2004.
Mike Millay, a founder and the first Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, is a major force in the sports tourism and youth sports industries. In 1994, he started the Disney Wide World of Sports complex and is currently consulting the industry as the Managing Partner of Clancy's Sports Properties.
About the Luncheon
Each year, the Sports Foundation Honors Luncheon convenes stakeholders to review the state of sports tourism in the region, celebrate sports and our sports teams, and recognize individuals without whom the Sports Foundation would not exist. This year, the Honors Luncheon will celebrate the impact and legacy of the inductees' strides to make New Orleans a hub for major sporting events.
A reservation for the Honors Luncheon shows your commitment to the Sports Foundation and its mission to bid upon and manage major sporting events for the economic benefit to the State, City, and Greater New Orleans. Members can reserve a premier table for $2,000 or a standard table for $1,400. Non-members can reserve a premier table for $2,500 or a standard table for $1,750.
To reserve your table, inquire about sponsorship, and learn more information about the exciting event, visit the Honors Luncheon Website.
