Cleveland Roundball Fundraiser Nears

The Northern Ohio Chapter of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI) has scheduled its third annual Hoops Hysteria event for Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

The event takes place at Quicken Loans Arena (the “Q”), home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, and features a full day of events for scrap recyclers and members of their families.

Among the events and opportunities for participants:

In the afternoon, they can play on an NBA court at the “Q” Arena

In the evening, they can stay to watch LeBron James and the Cavs take on the Sacramento Kings

Tournament players and other attendees can enjoy dinner and cocktails at a Private Dining Area from 4:30 pm through the end of the third quarter of the Cavs game.

A portion of the cost is a tax-deductible donation to Northern Ohio ISRI’s college scholarship fund.

In March of 2006, eight teams from throughout the Great Lakes Region competed in the afternoon tournament.

A similar tournament will again be held next March, as teams will try to dethrone last year’s championship team from Lakeside Metals of Cleveland. According to event organizer Michael Eisner, teams will need to register for the tournament by Weds., Dec. 20, 2006.

Eisner also notes that, because of increased floor time available, there may be room for two additional teams to compete this year.

Funds are also being raised through sponsorships and a raffle, with Eisner noting that recycling firms Aleris International, Lakeside Metals and Metals Conversions have been generous donors in the past. This year, Bob Wallens and Midwest Steel & Alloy Corp., Cleveland, have donated two Cavaliers tickets that will be auctioned off at the Vendors Night event taking place near Youngstown Ohio on Jan. 31.

Out-of-town players and attendees can book hotel rooms being held in a room block at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, which is attached to the “Q” arena in downtown Cleveland.

A room rate of $144 is available through Feb. 19. The hotel can be contacted directly at (216) 696-5600 or (800) 468-3571. The Group Name under which rooms are set aside for March 12 and March 13 is the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries

All registration and waiver forms for the 2007 Hoops Hysteria event will soon be posted on the Web at www.isri.org/hoops.