P-Nats 21st Annual Hot Stove Banquet & Silent Auction Set for Sunday, January 31st at Old Hickory Golf Club

Woodbridge, VA--The Potomac Nationals have announced the club's 21st annual Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Sports Memorabilia Auction, the official kick-off event in advance of the 2016 season, will be held on Sunday, January 31st, 2016 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the Old Hickory Golf Club.

The club's marquee off-season event is open to the general public.

Potomac Nationals' fans, booster club members, official sponsors, group outing leaders, Washington Nationals player development representatives, and special guests of the team will take in an evening of Nationals' hot stove chatter while enjoying great food and an extensive silent sports memorabilia auction to benefit S.P.A.R.K. (Supporting Partnerships and Resources for Kids), the Education Foundation for Prince William County Public Schools.

Past auctions have included items autographed by Washington Nationals stars, Bryce Harper, Jayson Werth, and Ryan Zimmerman. Items for the Nationals' 2016 auction ledger have been donated by teams from Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Hockey League (NHL).    

The P-Nats' hot stove banquet will include an open cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm during a silent sports memorabilia auction that will continue until 7:45pm. A plated dinner and the full program will run from 6:30pm to approximately 8:00pm.

The "Voice of the Potomac Nationals," and Director of Corporate Sales, Media Relations & Broadcasting, Bryan Holland will serve as emcee of the 2016 P-Nats Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Auction.

The ballroom crowd will have the opportunity to hear from the program's keynote speaker and special guests of the Potomac Nationals; all of whom will be announced closer to the date of the club's hot stove banquet and silent auction.

The Potomac Nationals will recognize the 2015 P-Nats Player of the Year during the banquet program while also distinguishing the Fan of the Year and Employee of the Year, in addition to Prince William County's 2015 Softball and Baseball Players of the Year.

Also on the banquet docket is the announcement of the 2016 P-Nats' Fan Vote Bobblehead which will be given away to the first 1,000 fans through the gates at Pfitzner Stadium on a to-be-determined date during the upcoming season. The Potomac Nationals' Fan Vote Bobblehead is sponsored by: Loyal Hygiene Solutions.

Members of the Washington Nationals will discuss the "State of the Nats" and provide a preview of what to expect from the Potomac Nationals' 2016 roster as the Carolina League's Nationals prepare to capture their sixth Mills Cup Championship in franchise history.

"The P-Nats' annual hot stove banquet and silent auction has become an invaluable tradition for our franchise and for our fans, booster club members, sponsors, and friends of the club alike. All bids on silent auction items will go towards a great cause and this is the time for our fans to share in their collective excitement for the 2016 season. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to present all that we have planned for the upcoming 2016 campaign at the banquet," said Potomac Nationals Vice President and General Manager, Zach Prehn.

Save the date, 1/31/16, to join the discussion on all the latest hot stove news and notes on P-Nats Baseball with front office executives, special guests, and Nationals fans from around the Northern Virginia region.

RSVPs for the Potomac Nationals 21st Annual Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Sports Memorabilia Auction must be placed before the event, and tickets must be purchased in advance of the night's festivities as no payment for banquet tickets will be accepted at the door. Click here for more information.

To place an RSVP, please contact Potomac Nationals Business Operations Manager, Shawna Hooke at 703-590-2311 ext. 212. 

Old Hickory Golf Club is located at 11921 Chanceford Dr. in Woodbridge, Virginia, 22192.

Please call 703-590-2311 to receive more details on the 2016 P-Nats Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Auction at Old Hickory Golf Club.

Old Hickory Golf Club is the premier upscale golf course, wedding, and banquet facility in the Northern Virginia area. The course at Old Hickory Golf Club was designed to fit its site with great precision. The Par-72, 7,077-yard championship layout is the work of architect, Tim Freeland, who previously worked for the design firm of golf legend, Gary Player.

S.P.A.R.K.'s mission is to engage community partners to fund and promote initiatives that enhance educational excellence. Organizational priorities include: bolstering student achievement through the Innovative Grants program and other special projects, encouraging family involvement in education through the "SchoolFusion" online parent communication system, creating meaningful dialogue between the schools and the community, and uniting community resources to invest in public schools.

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed five Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, 2010, and 2014) and nine CL Northern Division Championships. Potomac Nationals 2016 season tickets and mini plans are now on sale. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2016 season and beyond are available. Corporate outing reservations for the 2016 season to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz may be placed now as the P-Nats offer discounted group rates and all-inclusive picnics. Visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the Potomac Nationals Ticket Office at 703-590-2311 for more information!

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