HOUSTON -- The Greenspoint Club announced today that it has received over 200 reservations for New Year’s Eve celebration, “DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER.” All net proceeds from the event will benefit Boys & Girls Country. The Club will also be honoring one of its long time members, Dr. Philip L. Leggett, who has raised over $1.5 million for Boys & Girls Country.

On Monday, December 31, 2007, The Greenspoint Club will host “DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER,” an extraordinary James Bond-themed New Year’s Eve Ball and Casino event. Join The Greenspoint Club in ushering out 007 and ringing in 008 in true James Bond style. Lavish decorations, a live band, Martini bar, and a Casino atmosphere will ensure a memorable party. Tickets are $135 per person. Cash bar or drink packages available.

As part of the grand event, the following festivities will take place:
Four course dinner, including seared scallops, tenderloin, and lobster.
Announcement of raffle winner for 2 ROUND TRIP BUSINESS CLASS TICKETS TO LONDON, generously underwritten by British Airways, including a two-night stay at the ClubQuarters Hotel.
Raffle of trip to Las Vegas from Casino winners.
Live and silent auctions, including trips to Cozumel, Argentina, and Crested Butte.
“The Greenspoint Club would like to thank everyone for the tremendous response it has received for the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER event benefiting Boys & Girls Country,” said Nadia Eloufir, General Manager of The Greenspoint Club. “We are especially grateful for the overwhelming number of sponsorships received to date.”

For reservations and/or sponsorship information, please contact Donna Glaser at 281-875-0191 or donna.glaser@ourclub.com.

About Boys & Girls Country
Boys and Girls Country is a Christian Home, providing children from families in crisis with love, security, a sense of self worth and opportunities to prepare them for a successful life. In addition to the 88 children who live on campus, Boys and Girls Country supports 60 students who have graduated and are in our College and Career program. We provide financial support for college or trade school, a home during college breaks or summer until they are launched into a first job, and parental guidance all along their journey. Established in 1971, the Home is located in northwest Houston and has served over 1,200 children. Boys and Girls Country is possible because of the commitment and dedication of our volunteers, donors, houseparents and other staff members. Find out how you can become involved at www.boysandgirlscountry.org.

About The Greenspoint Club
The Greenspoint Club, North Houston's premiere business and sports club, is designed to meet the business, social and wellness/athletic needs of our Members. We blend the highest level of excellence in dining and service with fitness and recreational needs of our Members. As a Member, you can feel a sense of belonging reserved only for private club members. Located only minutes away from Houston Intercontinental Airport and in the heart of the Greenspoint Business District, The Greenspoint Club offers the finest dining and athletics in the North Belt area. More information is available at www.greenspointclub.com.

About Dr. Phillip L. Leggett
Dr. Phillip L. Leggett was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from Strake Jesuit High School in 1971. He then attended The University of Texas at Austin and obtained a B.A. degree and was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa upon graduation. Dr. Leggett then went to medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas graduated in 1980 and married his wife, Janet. He went to New Orleans, Louisiana and completed a five year residency in General Surgery at Alton Ochsner Foundation and completed his training as Chief Surgical Resident in 1985. Dr. Leggett and his wife had three children while in New Orleans, Philip II, Lauren and Lindsey. Dr. Leggett has been involved with the community and charity functions, despite a busy practice. He started a golf tournament to benefit Boys and Girls Country of Houston, Inc in 1986 which has raised 1.5 million dollars to help the children. More information is available at www.drleggett.com.