San Francisco Hotel Council Presents 31st Annual Penny Pitch

Business Wire, May 25, 2007

Proceeds Benefit St. Anthony Dining Room

SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco Hotel Council:

What:   31st Annual Penny Pitch and Auction Benefiting St. Anthony
        Dining Room

When:   Monday, May 28 starting at 11:30 a.m.
        Penny Pitching begins at 1:00 p.m.

Where:  Moose's Restaurant, 1652 Stockton Street, San Francisco

Background: For more than 30 years, the hospitality industry has held an annual fundraiser to benefit St. Anthony's Dining Room. Last year, this event raised more than $70,000 through the Penny Pitch competition, raffle, and silent auction - for this remarkable San Francisco organization.

About the Hotel Council: The Hotel Council of San Francisco is a non-profit organization, representing all segments of the lodging industry. Members include San Francisco hotel properties large and small as well as companies who support the local hotel industry.

About St. Anthony Dining Room: Through twelve different programs, St. Anthony provides food, clothing, housing, and the healing of body & spirit to the less fortunate. For over 56 years, the Dining Room has offered warm, nourishing meals in a caring and respectful setting. The Dining Room serves over 2,600 meals per day and is open 365 days a year.

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