CoolPlanetBioFuels Named as Official Title Sponsor of Bryan Bros

Written by: Staff on 18th October 2011

CoolPlanetBioFuels Named as Official Title Sponsor of Bryan Bros

Bob Bryan (R) from United States celebrates with brother and teammate Mike Bryan (L) after winning the doubles match against Spain during the 2011 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Quarterfinal between the United States and Spain at the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas at Austin, in Austin, Texas, 09 July 2011. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH |

CoolPlanetBioFuels Named as Official Title Sponsor of Bryan Bros. Tennis Fest & Wine Tasting Event

All-Time Winningest Doubles Team named Global Citizens of the Year by the World Affairs Council of America and Will be Honored at Gala Dinner on Oct. 21

CoolPlanetBiofuels, a Camarillo-based energy company, has signed on as the title sponsor for the Bryan Brothers Tennis Fest and Wine Tasting event on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Spanish Hills Country Club.

In addition to the title sponsor news, Dave McKinney, the director of tennis at Spanish Hills and the event organizer, has announced the world’s No. 1 doubles team of Mike and Bob Bryan are being recognized by the World Affairs Council of America with the Global Citizens of the Year Award.

The 33-year-old twins and all-time winningest doubles team in tennis history, will be presented with the award and honored at a special Gala Dinner presented by the World Affairs Councils of America on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Spanish Hills.

The Global Citizen of the Year Award recognizes individuals who make an outstanding contribution in the area of citizen diplomacy. The organization cited Mike and Bob’s “excellent examples of the kind of selfless ambassadorship needed to promote and inspire global understandings.”

The evening will start with cocktails and hors d’oeuveres along with a silent auction. Executive Chef Karl Holst will prepare the dinner which will be served with wines sponsored by the California Wine Club. Following the dinner, the Bryan Bros. Band will be the entertainment at the black-tie optional evening with all proceeds going to the Bryan Brothers Foundation.

Tickets are currently on sale at $125 per person, $225 per couple and $800 for a VIP Table of eight. Tickets can be purchased through the website at: bbtennisfest.com

Last year’s event raised more than $80,000 for the Bryan Bros. Foundation, which also awarded a $5,000 grant to both the Ventura County Junior Tennis Association and the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons to financially assist a promising junior player from each area. They also donate to many great local causes and regional charities.

The schedule for the Sunday, Oct. 23 Tennis Fest is from noon to 5 p.m. with a pro-am, wine tasting and pro exhibition.

General seating tickets are currently available for $100 and VIP tables start at $500. Tickets can be purchased through the website at www.bbtennisfest.com or by contacting Spanish Hills.

The Tennis Fest is presented by Merrill Lynch and sponsors this year include: Prince, Ace Authentic, Wilson, Oakley, Hampton Inn and the Ventura County Star

Participating restaurants and wineries include: Spanish Hills Country Club, Sunland Vintage, The Ojai Vinyard, Herzog Wine Cellars, Rancho Ventavo, Cantera Cellars, Hahn Wineries, Bianchi Wineries, Presto Pasta, R&R Chocolate Palace, Capistrano’s, Yolandas, Brendan’s Irish Pub, Johnny Rockets, Valentinos Restaurant, zzyzx Café and the California Wine Club.

For more information on the Bryan Bros. Foundation see the website at: http://www.bryanbros.com/about-the-foundation.html.

The new title sponsor of the event is Cool Planet, a biofuels company headquartered here in Camarillo. You can see their website at www.coolplanetbiofuels.com. The CEO is Mike Chieky (pronounced CHEEK-Y) . The contact person for him is his wife Charity and she is the General Manager of the company. You can reach her at 805-482-9055. Perhaps you can try to get a quote from him.

Topics: Bob Bryan, Bryan Brothers, Mike Bryan