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The Billie Awards Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 6:00 PM Details »	9876 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 (516) 542-4700 Website
Description The Billie Awards honor media excellence in the portrayal of girls and women in sports and physical activity. The Billies will be held on April 15, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hill, Calif. This event will gather celebrities from film, television and professional athletics, including Billie Jean King, as well as feature a special performance by Sir Elton John. Don’t miss this spectacular event!
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2008 Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame Monday, June 09, 2008, 6:00 PM Details »	26 Broadway New York, NY, 10004 (516) 542-4700 x176 Website
Description Come join the Women’s Sports Foundation as we host the 2008 Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame. WHEN: June 9, 2008 WHERE: The Sports Museum of America, New York, N.Y. TIME: 6:00 PM — Cocktail Reception; 7:00 PM — Ceremony TICKET INFO: VIP Ticket Cocktail Reception Premier seats for Induction Ceremony Exclusive pass to the Dessert & Champagne Reception following the induction ceremony in the Billie Jean King International Women’s Sports Center with evening’s inductees and Hall of Fame members, including Billie Jean King, Janet Guthrie and Donna de Varona. Access Ticket Cocktail Reception Seats for Induction Ceremony For information about purchasing tickets and ticket pricing, please call Kerry Milhaven at 516.542.4700 ext. 176. TRIBUTE ADS: Full page, $100 Half page, $50 Individual tribute ads may be purchased a la carte; ads are in black and white. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: Hassiba Boulmerka—Olympic gold medalist, three-time world champion, sixth on 1,500m all-time world list for fastest time, one of first women to be directly elected to the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee Sue Enquist—Retired as coach with most wins among all active softball coaches with an overall record of 887-175-1 (.835); led UCLA Bruins to 11 national championship titles; National Fastpitch Coaches Hall of Fame member Hisako Higuchi—Winner of 72 worldwide titles; only Japanese player, male or female, to capture a major championship title on either the LPGA or PGA Tours; current Commissioner of the JLPGA Shannon Miller—Seven-time Olympic medalist, Winner of 58 international and 49 national competition medals, more than half being gold; member of the “Magnificent Seven” squad in the 1996 Olympic Games *Event proceeds will benefit underserved girls in the New York City area. All gifts are deductible to the extent of the law.
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International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Legends Ball” Friday, September 05, 2008, 6:30 PM Details »	110 East 42nd Street New York, NY, 10017 (212) 843-1740 Website
Description The premier social event of the tennis season, the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Legends Ball” returns to Cipriani 42nd Street, in New York City on Friday, September 5th at 6:30 pm – the last Friday of the US Open. This special night of celebration honors Billie Jean King, the Class of 2008 -- Michael Chang, Mark McCormack and Eugene L. Scott -- and a host of tennis luminaries. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the third annual Eugene L. Scott Award to Hall of Famer Billie Jean King. The award honors an individual who embodies Scott’s commitment to communicating honestly and critically about the game, and who has had a significant impact on the tennis world. Scott founded Tennis Week magazine and wrote the most widely read and well-respected column about the sport, “Vantage Point.” Andre Agassi was honored last year while John McEnroe received the inaugural award in 2006. "It is an honor to receive this award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame," said Billie Jean King, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. "It also is rewarding to be honored with an award named after Gene Scott. Gene brought all of himself to tennis - as a player, a writer, a promoter and as an influencer of the sport. He asked the tough questions and made us stop and think about what tennis means to all of us. Gene only wanted what was best for tennis and we need to keep his legacy alive." “For more than 40 years, Billie Jean King has been a positive voice for change, so it is fitting that we recognize her for this important role she has played in tennis and society,” said Mark Stenning, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “Attendees can once again expect to mingle with tennis royalty, honor the greats of the game, bid on unique memorabilia and experiences in our silent and live auction and enjoy the electric atmosphere and great food that Cipriani is famous for.” The event, held annually since 1980, brings the tennis world together to celebrate the history of the game and honor some of the sport’s great contributors all while raising money for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. A legendary line-up of tennis greats will be in attendance, including more than a dozen Hall of Famers, tennis dignitaries, the event’s Player Co-Chairs Jim Courier, Monica Seles and Owen Davidson plus Co-Chairs Phil de Picciotto, President of Octagon Athletes & Personalities, Alexander M. Seaver, Managing Director of Stadium Capital Management LLC, and Peter Palandjian, Chairman and CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In addition to honoring Ms. King and the “Class of 2008”, the event will also recognize Sony Ericsson for the company’s ongoing contribution to tennis with the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award. Last year, Rolex was recognized with the Cullman Award and in 2006, the French company BNP Paribas received the inaugural award. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid upon once-in-a-lifetime experiences and unique items in a silent and live auction. In the past, auction items have included hit sessions with tennis luminaries Pete Sampras, Jim Courier and Pam Shriver; ticket and travel packages to Grand Slam events; a meet and greet with Tiger Woods; golf at legendary courses like Winged Foot; and autographed tennis memorabilia from Roger Federer, James Blake and Andre Agassi. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or to learn more about the event, call 212-843-1740 or e-mail legendsball@hgnyc.com.
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Billie Jean’s Businesses


World TeamTennis Map It »	1776 Broadway, Suite 600 New York, NY, 10019 (212) 586-3444 Website
Description WTT is tennis like you've never seen it, featuring the biggest names in the world playing together in an innovative co-ed team format that offers exciting possibilities for players, fans, communities and sponsors. Fans can quickly access unique details about their favorite teams and players in the WTT Pro League. And, during the season, schedules and results are updated daily. You can also find out about our kids' programs - KidCaster and Adopt-A-School - where kids get the chance to interview their favorite stars and while in school, they can correspond with WTT pros that share life lessons from the tennis tour with the classroom. For those that enjoy Recreational League play, wtt.com offers information on hundreds of team programs for adults throughout the United States. Recreational players can upload information on Rec League qualifiers in specific parts of the country and learn all about starting their own local tournament. If you're looking for a little history lesson, click on 'About WTT' for a detailed timeline and biography of our co-founder Billie Jean King . Also check out some of the other sections of the web site devoted to the Pro League Rules, media, sponsors and special events such as All-Star Smash Hits. And, for sponsors, all of the passion and excitement of World TeamTennis can be linked to a wide range of existing and new marketing opportunities, from grassroots programs to national initiatives, product launches to corporate leadership, community efforts to consumer involvement. Remember, we're listening and we want to hear from you. Your opinions are important and if something doesn't seem right, let us know. Thanks for visiting and we hope you'll be back again and again. -Ilana Kloss Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner, World TeamTennis
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Billie Jean’s Charities


Elton John AIDS Foundation Map It »	P.O. Box 17139 Beverly Hills, CA, 90209 Website
Description The Elton John AIDS Foundation's mission is to provide funding for educational programs targeted at HIV/AIDS prevention and/or the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against HIV/AIDS-affected individuals, and for programs that provide services to people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS.
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GreenSlam Map It »	(610) 397-0100 Website
Description GreenSlam's mission is to: Harness the power of professional sports Create socially responsible change *Make a positive environmental impact "I'm challenging myself, the industry of sports, professional athletes and fans, to take positive action to help counter the negative effects of climate change." -Billie Jean King
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Women's Sports Foundation Map It »	1899 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 400 East Meadow, NY, 11554 (800) 227-3988 Website
Description Our mission at the Women's Sports Foundation is simple: to advance the lives of girls and women through sport and physical activity. We live out our mission in many different ways. Want to join our team? Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Women’s Sports Foundation is a charitable educational organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. As the Foundation enters into its 34th year, we continue to strengthen our programs, services and national initiatives. The Foundation's Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership programs are made possible by individual and corporate contributions.
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WTT Charities, Inc. Map It »	Website
Description WTT Charities, Inc. was established in 1987. Its purpose is to promote health, fitness, education, and social change. Billie Jean King has been a champion for charitable causes throughout her career, having given or raised millions of dollars for a wide variety of causes. WTT Charities, Inc. is currently focused on three activities. First, we administer the Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards, which annually bestow two scholarships of $5,000 each to young people who have diabetes and play tennis competitively. Second, we sponsor the WTT Junior Nationals in San Diego for junior tennis teams from all over the country. Besides the tennis competition, we conduct seminars for the players to help them prepare for college and adulthood. Third, we help women get into the lucrative construction industry through grants to support pre-apprenticeship training programs. Please click on the links above for more information about the good things we are doing. WTT Charities, Inc. is a 501c3 organization and all contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Thank you for your interest.
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	Sport:	Tennis
	Position(s):	(Retired) Tennis Player

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Billie Jean’s Past Events

Billie Jean’s Businesses

Billie Jean’s Charities

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