NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Andy Buffington
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
400 Edwards Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318.677.2526
Cell: 318.341.3443
Fax: 318.677.2541
andy@shreveportchamber.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BASKIN-ROBBINS’ ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR Trees Church Baptist Vivan, LA
Supporters of Trees Church Baptist to Enjoy Tasty Treats and Back Their Favorite Cause
Bossier City, LA 03/14/2009 – Baskin-Robbins is bringing back the old-fashioned ice cream social with a
new twist. The ice cream social is part of Baskin-Robbins’ Fund Raising Program, which was created as a
way for ice cream enthusiasts to enjoy delicious treats and support a great cause. On Thursday April 2,
2009 from 3pm-10pm, the Baskin-Robbins store at 2628 Beene Boulevard Bossier City will host an ice
cream social that will raise funds to support Trees Church Baptist. 20 % of proceeds from the ice cream
social will be directly donated to the organization.
“Ice cream lovers of all ages can come in, socialize, enjoy any of our delicious Baskin-Robbins ice cream
treats, and support Trees Church Baptist,” said Al Pertuz, local Baskin-Robbins franchisee.
“We’re very happy to have this opportunity to support Trees Church,” added Al Pertuz. “We know that
local organizations are always looking for new ways to bring their supporters together in a fun
atmosphere. We are pleased to help put a smile on people’s faces and help support a very worthwhile
organization. It’s an irresistible idea!”
Organizations that are interested in having an Ice Cream Social at Baskin-Robbins to raise funds are
encouraged to contact AL Pertuz at 318 2945674 for further details.
About Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, creates and markets innovative, high-quality ice cream,
specialty frozen desserts and beverages in more than 5,400 retail shops around the globe. Baskin-Robbins was founded by two ice
cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,000 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.
Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. family of companies. For further information,
visit www.baskinrobbins.com.
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