NEWS

Story courtesy of Phelps Media

The Gay Polo League (GPL) is fast approaching their most anticipated event of the year, the 8th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament presented by the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council.

On Saturday, April 8, spectators will experience the electrifying 8th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament at the iconic International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida. Teams will battle for the chance to raise the beautiful Founders Cup in the 1:00pm ET match and the coveted Senators Cup at 3:00pm ET.

“I am very proud and excited to be a supporter of the GPL,” said President of the Goshen Hill Foundation, Inc., Caroline Moran. “Chip McKenney and his team have done a masterful job in turning the game of polo into a platform for human rights. It is a feel-good event in every way and one that is not to be missed.” Goshen Hill, a returning sponsor, will be a team sponsor for the first time this year.

Cedar Crest Stables, owned by Catherine Malone, celebrates its seventh year as a team sponsor. Malone is an accomplished and well-known international dressage competitor. Outside the dressage arena, Malone is an advocate for equal rights for LGBTQ people.

“I am so pleased to return as a team sponsor for the GPL tournament,” said Malone. “I became involved with the GPL tournament because I enjoy supporting equal rights and the people involved in this event are a really great group. The GPL’s mission of inclusion is a principle that I truly connect with and that’s why I have stayed involved.”

Goshen Hill
Alex Green
Kenny Mayer
Tony Natale
Joey Casey

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Jed Pearsall
Ashley MacKenzie
Rafik Boughadoui
Tiffany Busch

Cedar Crest
Stacie Simpkins
Mark Bennett
Severence MacLaughlin
Andrés Laplacette

RSM US LLP
Daniel Bain
Jean Marc Herrouin
Chip McKenney
Charlie Muldoon

Seminole Casino’s team consists of two international players. MacKenzie, also competing for the first time in a GPL event, hails from New Zealand and Boughadoui is originally from Algeria.

“We are happy to be part of the International Gay Polo Tournament for the second year in a row,” said Lindsey Schubert, Seminole Casino Advertising Manager. “The partnership between Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, NY Steak and GPL has been a dynamic relationship that we hope to see grow. We are proud to be a sponsor as well as a beneficial partner to the organization.”

Rounding out the four team sponsors is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services RSM US LLP. “At RSM, we understand the importance of diversity and how diverse thinking leads to better outcomes and solutions for our clients through enhanced collaboration among our employees,” said Steve Kampa, senior manager and tax leader for RSM US LLP’s Alliance, and leader of the firm’s Pride employee network group. “With that as a backdrop, and with our firm’s strong history of stewardship, we are proud to support the Gay Polo League.”

GPL is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and is thrilled to host the annual charity event focusing on raising awareness and funds to help put an end to the homelessness crisis among LGBTQ youth and to create scholarships for LGBTQ youth seeking a higher education. For more information, please visit: www.gaypolo.com

Photos © David Lominska/www.polographics.com