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San Francisco Bartenders Unite to Help Tony Devencenzi
Fundraiser at Enrico’s on January 5th Raises the
Issue of Affordable Health Insurance
San Francisco, CA--December 29, 2008—The United States Bartenders
Guild, San Francisco Chapter (USBG-SF) and friends and family of Tony
Devencenzi have united to put together a benefit to raise funds to
defray Tony’s rising medical costs. An affable barman at The Clock
Bar, Tony was struck by a car on Sunday December 14, 2008. He is in
stable condition and is expected to recover entirely over time;
however, his lack of health insurance and loss of work time only
equates to escalating bills.
The USBG-SF established a Bartender Relief Fund earlier this year to
help uninsured bartenders in times of need.
“In the past couple of years we have seen a few of our colleagues
suffer traumatic situations with no insurance and loss of work,” stated
USBG Vice President H. Joseph Ehrmann. “Sadly, we did not expect to
use the funds we have raised so soon after establishing the fund. The
need for affordable health insurance is once again brought to light
amongst career bartenders.”
The benefit is on Monday, January 5, 2009 at Enrico’s Sidewalk Café
from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Enrico’s has generously donated the space and
food for the event. Donations are welcome at the door, $10 raffle
tickets will be sold onsite and a silent auction will begin at 6:30 and
end at 10:30 p.m. Key raffle and auction items include magnums of
wine, top notch spirits, cocktail book as, restaurant gift certificates
and a night of Chef Joey Altman cooking at one’s home.
Live Music by The Backstreet Burner Blues band with headliner Joey
Altman from 8:30-10:00 p.m.
The bars will be staffed by some of the best in the Bay—donating
100% of all tips and proceeds to the fund. Additionally, bars across
the city have set up Tips for Tony jars including Levende Lounge and
Clock Bar.
All donations can be made out to USBG and mailed to the USBG at 95
Fairmont Dr., Daly City, Ca 94015 or email the USBG at
NorCalUSBG@gmail.com with the amount you would like to donate via
credit card.
About the USBG:
The U.S.B.G. is an association of bartenders who come together to
share their common interest: the craft of mixology.
Our Guild is made up of exceptional bartenders who take great pride in
the cocktails we serve. At every opportunity we use only the freshest
ingredients and quality spirits to craft a well-balanced, professional
product.
For more information, go to Celebration for Tony
on Facebook or email darizzo@gmail.com
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