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Canadian-American Days: Free Tickets Available for Military Band Concerts

Feb. 24, 2010

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – RBC Bank is presenting three military band concerts as part of the 49th annual Canadian-American Days, to be held March 13-21 throughout the Grand Strand. The festival, which is organized by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, will offer a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts.

The concerts are free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets will be limited to two per person on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are additional details:

282nd Army Band:

When: Monday, March 15. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Ticket holders must be seated by 6:45 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

Where: Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Pkwy., Myrtle Beach

Tickets: Available beginning 8:30 a.m. March 8 at the chamber at 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach

208th Army Reserve Band:

When: Friday, March 19. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Ticket holders must be seated by 6:45 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

Where: Christ United Methodist Church, 2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach

Tickets: Available beginning 10 a.m. March 16 at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 2101 N. Oak St.

U.S. Navy Band:

When: Saturday, March 20. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Ticket holders must be seated by 6:45 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

Where: Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Pkwy., Myrtle Beach

Tickets: Available beginning 10 a.m. March 16 at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, Myrtle Beach Convention Center

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U.S.A. Team to Defend Title at Canadian-American Days: 2010 Battle at the Beach Golf Tournament

Feb. 17, 2010

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – RBC Bank, presenting sponsor of Canadian-American Days, is accepting golf player registrations for the 2010 Battle at the Beach, the second annual Canada vs. U.S.A. Friendly Competition for the RBC Cup. Players should register by Thursday, March 11. Space is available for only 144 players. For a registration form, visit CanAmDays.com.

“Royal Bank of Canada views our presenting sponsorship as an ideal fit for community involvement,” said Steve Carter, marketing executive, RBC Bank. “We think of Canadians here as our ‘other locals,’ and the Battle at the Beach offers a great platform for a friendly competition between Canadians and Americans. We hope this will continue to serve as a popular Can-Am Days event and a tradition for years to come.”

Head Coach David Bennett, Coastal Carolina University football, will again serve as the U.S.A. team captain, defending the title. Yvan “The Roadrunner” Cournoyer, winner of 10 Stanley Cups and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, will be the Canadian team captain. Cournoyer’s visit to the Myrtle Beach area is sponsored by Genacol and Direct Laboratory Services Inc.

The 2010 Battle at the Beach will be held Thursday, March 18, at the Pine Lakes Country Club. Tournament registration is 11 a.m., and tee time is 1 p.m. (shotgun start). The format for the 18-hole tournament is four-person scramble. The cost of $125 per person or $400 per foursome includes the greens fee, cart fee, prizes, awards ceremony and food. Each player will receive a pail of prizes from Logan’s Roadhouse. Raffle tickets and mulligans will be sold.

Scatori’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Divine Dining Group and Damon’s Grill will provide food at all par-three holes. Following the tournament, the awards ceremony will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres from Divine Dining, Damon’s and Scatori’s.

Direct Air, the official airline for the RBC Cup, is awarding the low-score winning team from Canada and the U.S.A. three-day/two-night vacations including airfare and accommodations. Door prizes and trophies will also be awarded. The RBC Cup, which will be presented to the winning Canadian or American team, will be displayed with the winning team’s national flag at the golf course.

“Battle at the Beach is more than a golf tournament; it’s an event,” Carter said. “Even if you don’t play golf, you can win raffle prizes or participate in the silent auction featuring sports memorabilia from Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods and other greats plus autographed sports items, all while helping a great cause.”

All tournament profits, including raffle ticket and mulligans proceeds, will be donated to Myrtle Beach Haven to benefit homeless families. The 2009 Battle at the Beach profits netted $13,000 for Myrtle Beach Haven. Each RBC Bank branch has a community barrel for collecting nonperishable food items, which are distributed to Myrtle Beach Haven throughout the year.

“We selected Myrtle Beach Haven as the charity of choice because 97 percent of donations directly benefit families through temporary housing, health care and job assistance,” Carter said. “It’s important to keep families together during a crisis, and Myrtle Beach Haven is unique in its ability to do that.”

The tournament is one of several RBC Bank-sponsored events of the 49th annual Canadian-American Days, to be held March 13-21 throughout the Grand Strand. The festival, which is organized by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, will offer a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts.

For more information about Battle at the Beach, contact Brett Calhoun, RBC Bank, at (843) 444-3800.

Editorial note: A digital image of the RBC Cup being awarded March 19, 2009, is available by request.

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Hockey Hall of Famer Yvan Cournoyer to Visit Myrtle Beach for 2010 Battle at the Beach Golf Tournament

Feb. 17, 2010

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – RBC Bank, presenting sponsor of Canadian-American Days, has announced that Yvan “The Roadrunner” Cournoyer will be the Canadian team captain for the 2010 Battle at the Beach, the second annual Canada vs. U.S.A. Friendly Competition for the RBC Cup. Head Coach David Bennett, Coastal Carolina University football, will again serve as the U.S.A. team captain, defending the title.

The Hockey Hall of Famer will be auctioned to play a round of golf for four. Bids, starting at $750 per team, are being accepted to play a practice round with Cournoyer March 17 or to play the actual golf tournament March 18. Bidding ends March 5, and payment must be received by March 12.

Cournoyer will also make an appearance at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo March 16 (time to be announced). The expo, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Cournoyer’s visit to the Myrtle Beach area is sponsored by Genacol and Direct Laboratory Services Inc.

The 2010 Battle at the Beach golf tournament will be held March 18 at the Pine Lakes Country Club. Tournament registration is 11 a.m., and tee time is 1 p.m. (shotgun start). The format for the 18-hole tournament is four-person scramble. The cost of $125 per person or $400 per foursome includes the greens fee, cart fee, prizes, awards ceremony and food. The deadline to register is March 11. For a registration form, visit CanAmDays.com.

The RBC Cup, which will be presented to the winning Canadian or American team, will be displayed with the winning team’s national flag at the golf course. All tournament profits, including raffle ticket and mulligans proceeds, will be donated to Myrtle Beach Haven to benefit homeless families.

The tournament is one of several RBC Bank-sponsored events of the 49th annual Canadian-American Days, to be held March 13-21 throughout the Grand Strand. The festival, which is organized by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, will offer a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts.

For more information about Battle at the Beach, contact Brett Calhoun, RBC Bank, at (843) 444-3800.

For more information about Canadian-American Days, including a schedule of events, visit CanAmDays.com or call (843) 626-7444/(800) 356-3016.

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Celebrate 49th Annual Canadian-American Days March 13-21, 2010
Festival Features Events, Concerts and Discounts Throughout the Grand Strand

Feb. 10, 2010

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Once again the Myrtle Beach area is rolling out the red carpet for its visitors to the North during the destination’s annual Canadian-American Days. This year, from March 13-21, the Myrtle Beach area will welcome Canadian and American visitors with a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts taking place throughout the Grand Strand.

Participants can choose from a variety of events and activities, many free, including band concerts, the kickoff celebration expo, St. Patrick’s Day parade and dance, festivals and much more. Discounts and special offers are also available for area attractions, restaurants, golf and services.

“Can-Am Days celebrates our snowbird visitors, who escape the cold and snow for the moderate climate and wealth of attractions of the Myrtle Beach area,” said Brad Dean, MBACC president and CEO. “Many of these visitors have been traveling to our destination for decades, and we strive to create new memories for each generation through our festivals.”

“RBC Bank is proud to continue to be a sponsor of Canadian-American Days in Myrtle Beach,” said Steve Carter, manager of personal and business banking, RBC Bank. “Our sponsored events—the kickoff celebration expo, various military band concerts and our charity golf tournament for the RBC Cup—provide a full schedule of festivities for both Canadians and Americans alike. At RBC Bank, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and the communities we call home.”

Canadian-American Days draws as many as 100,000 Canadian visitors and snowbirds. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce introduced Canada Days in 1961 to attract Canadian families during their spring school break. The name was changed to Canadian-American Days in 1963. It is regarded as the first international festival organized in South Carolina.

The 49th Annual Canadian-American Days will feature a variety of events. Highlights include:

• 2010 RBC Bank Presents the 282nd Army Band, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) March 15 – Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Pkwy., Myrtle Beach. Free but tickets are required. Tickets available 8:30 a.m. March 8 at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce visitor centers at 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, and 3401 U.S. 17 Business S., Murrells Inlet.
• 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 16 – This expo officially kicks off Can-Am Days and features exhibitors, musical entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C, Myrtle Beach. Free to the public.
• 16th Annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17 – Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, exhibits and activities. The Taste of Murrells Inlet, a culinary extension of the event, will boast specialties from some of the finest restaurants in the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Huntington Beach State Park, 16148 Ocean Hwy., Murrells Inlet. Free for Canadians with valid ID. Adults: $5, S.C. senior citizens: $3.25, children 6-15: $3 and children 5 and under: free. SouthCarolinaParks.com/(843) 235-8755
• 2010 Battle at the Beach presented by RBC Bank, 11 a.m. March 18 (register by March 11) – Second annual Canada vs. U.S.A. Friendly Competition for the RBC Cup, four-person scramble format. Greens fee, cart fee and prizes included. All tournament profits will be donated to Myrtle Beach Haven. Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Dr., Myrtle Beach. Fee $125 per person, $400 per foursome. CanAmDays.com for registration form and more information.
• 2010 RBC Bank Presents the 208th Army Reserve Band, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) March 19 – Christ United Methodist Church, 2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach. Free but tickets are required. Tickets available 10 a.m. March 16 at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
• 2010 RBC Bank Presents the U.S. Navy Band, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) March 20 – Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Pkwy., Myrtle Beach. Free but tickets are required. Tickets available 10 a.m. March 16 at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

For more information, call (843) 626-7444/(800) 356-3016 or visit CanAmDays.com. The MBACC reserves the right to make changes to festival events without notice.

Since 1938 the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has stood as the unified voice of the Grand Strand's business community. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the MBACC its five-star accreditation, one of only several chambers in South Carolina to earn this distinction. The MBACC serves Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com.

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