2008 Summer Olympics - go team Argentina!

bare with my rant......

We've never seen an opening ceremony quite like what China has done. Words cannot describe, I was glued to my seat, for all of it, even the parade of flags which just goes on and on and on....

If you didn't see it, you really missed out. I watched and TIVO'd it in High Def (I heart HDTV). I noticed so many NBA players carrying the flag for their countries. Our favorite: Manu Ginobli.

We've seen Michael Phelps win his first gold and Dara Torres win her 10th medal. I was really rooting for her to come from behind in the relay. We can't wait for more swimming!

We set our alarm and woke up to watch Manu and Fabricio of team Argentina play Lithuania. Manu really busted out his classic run and gub playing style and staged a late rally in the 4th, but they lost 79-75. I am up now watching team USA play Yao Ming and his countrymen. I have to say, I was surprised when I started rooting for the Chinese team. I just loved it when Kobe's shot was totally STUFFED by Yao Ming. You know, you just can't let years of being a die hard Spurs fan, Laker Hater, and hater of so many other teams and players just fall to the wayside. So hate mail, I welcome you, but I am rooting for team Argentina and NOT for team USA.

I love the commentators remarks about team unity and there are no superstars on this USA team. Is the air quality that bad in Bejing that he thinks he is talking to a band wagon basketball fan. While I think Chris Paul of the Hornets is amazing, I could care less about Kobe Bryant - ugh, Carmelo Anthony - barf, Jason Kidd of the Mavericks - blech, Carlos Boozer and Deron William of the Jazz - double blech.... To me they will still be players of other NBA teams I don't like. Oh, and please, the biggest crybaby of them all coaches - Mike D'Antono formerly of the Suns, now with Knicks (good luck with THAT one).

Speaking of other teams I am against - Spain - home of brothers Marc and Pao Gasol who plays for the Lakers and Germany, home of the Mavericks Dirk Nowitinski.

So come on Spurs fans - rise up and support team Argentina and pray Manu comes home without an injury.

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As an event professional, I am SHOCKED to see what is happening in front of my eyes. Having been to many Spurs games and worked many varied events - this is unacceptable.

I would hate to be the director of special events for the new orleans hornets.
I will post pics when we return to san antonio.

GO! SPURS! GO!

Congratulations Manu!

I know, I know - this is an event planners blog - but, the Spurs are a big part of our life this time of year. We have been blessed to know many players, their wives and families these past years. I'll get to the events a little later. WIth Fiesta upon us, we have 5 private events this week and pictures will be coming soon.

Manu Ginobli won Sixth Man of the Year award today.

I will see you all at the game tomorrow.

Tonight - the Cavaliers River Parade.

Go! Spurs! Go!

San Antonio 117 - Phoenix 115

double overtime!

What an amazing game. Oh what joy! We thoroughly enjoyed the game today. If you haven't been to a play off game yet, I highly recommend it. Especially on days like today. The way the Western Conference is lined up, it will be an exciting trip to the finals this year.

See you at the game!

Stay! Brent! Stay!

I just wanted to send a shout out to my friends, Erin and Brent Barry and let them know this die hard Spurs fans wants him and his family to stay here in San Antonio.

When I heard on the news last week that Brent had been traded, I was standing in my kitchen and about fell over. I was sorely disappointed and upset with Spurs management, but I understand business is business. I just hope it is not too late and this great family will stay. I can't imagine my beloved # 17 could play with Shaquille O'Neal and Steve Nash - oh! the HORROR!

Anyway, the Barry's are a great family for our city. They committ a lot of time to community issues, especially those involved with children. I also have to give them big kudos for helping out last Fall with the Rape Crisis Center's Partners for Change event. Brent Barry's Blue Ribbon assist made a very nice donation and also secured a nice donation from HEB.

So Spurs fans, let it be heard. Stay! Brent! Stay!

Partner for Change photos

Lynn Blanco, President / CEO, Peter Holt and Governor Rick Perry

Partners for Change Awards 2007

Partners for Change

Coming Together to help Make a Safer Workd

We have been working diligently on this event. Three agencies are coming together for an one of a kind awards gala. Here are the evenings three honorees:

Spurs Sports & Entertainment – The Rape Crisis Center for Children and Adults, along with Spurs Sports & Entertainment (Silver Stars) launched the Choose Respect effort, a national campaign to help youth form healthy relationships and to prevent dating abuse before it starts. The initiative targets 11 to 14 year-olds and the caring adults in their lives with messages that dating abuse is not just unacceptable, but preventable by choosing respect.

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott – Across our state, General Abbott has made capturing online sexual predators a top priority of his administration. In 2002, he launched the Cyber Crimes Unit, which targets those who solicit children online for sex, and the Fugitive Unit, which locates convicted child sex offenders who have violated the terms of their parole and could be stalking children. Attorney General Abbott's initiative has resulted in more than 500 arrests of such offenders. His office also has obtained convictions against 57 people on child pornography charges as a result of the Cyber Crimes Unit’s activity.

McAfee,Inc., Industry-leader in consumer Internet security technology – The nation’s first secure online sexual assault hotline, launched by RAINN, and staffed by the local San Antonio Rape Crisis Center is an innovative tool offering live anonymous help to sexual assault survivors via instant messaging technology. To ensure the safety and security of sexual assault crisis intervention online, McAfee, Inc. provides secure server technology and infrastructure monitoring, and conducts regular reviews to further ensure the safety of the service. Anonymity and confidentiality were paramount concerns in the development of the online hotline, and the support of McAfee, Inc. ensures that users of the online hotline can be confident that their conversations are secure.

side note: Peter Holt is bringing the 4 championship trophies with him! Buy a ticket and get your picture taken with the trophies and the various Spurs who attend.

Take a picture with the 4 Spurs Championship Trophies

There is an opportunity for you to get your picture taken with the, count them all, 4 Spurs Championship trophy.

If you are interested, email us here. Details will be posted by Wednesday morning.

Word is there will be some players there as well, but I can't yet confirm which....You don't want to miss it.