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August 8,2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dragon Boat Regatta Kick Off Party at Char House Monday, July 22, 2011

A gathering of Fort Bend County and Houston residents attended the Kick Off party for the Dragon Boat Regatta which will occur at Brooks Lake on October 22-23, 2011. The Kick Off party was an opportunity to learn about the Texas Dragon Boat Association (TDBA) and the upcoming dragon boat event. Dragon boat racing is the world's fastest growing water activity. It is the ultimate team-building activity, and many companies such as Schlumberger will race for the gold at the 8th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta. Since October is breast cancer awareness month, many breast cancer survivor teams will participate in the event too. The event is a free, family event celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture.

In attendance at the Kick Off Party were TDBA Executive Director Eve Marie Ruhlman, TDBA Regatta Chair Tommy Philips, Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson, Sugar Land Mayor Pro-Tem Jacquie Chaumette, Sugar Land City Councilmembers Tom Abraham, Don Smithers, Amy Mitchell and Harish Jajoo, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce member Ray Aguilar, Terri Wang, and many other Fort Bend and Houston residents. Some of these Fort Bend dignitaries were in photos with the dragon head – an item wedged on the boat comprised of a 26 member crew.

Teams are currently being registered so if you are interested in joining us this year or would like more information on sponsorship, vendors, committee and volunteer opportunities, please contact Eve Marie Ruhlman, the Executive Director at director@texasdragonboat.com or visit www.texasdragonboat.com

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