Celebrate Great Falls Golf Tourney, 2019 is scheduled to be held on May 20. This tournament is held annually to raise school funds and the local elementary schools are benefitted by this charity event. The tournament was founded in 1995 and initially, it raised money for local charities. Later, 100 percent of the proceeds were directed to the local elementary schools (Great Falls, Forestville, and Colvin Run). Since 2012, more than $150,000 has been distributed among the schools. Only last year, $11,000 were netted for each school and the golf tournament committee is hoping for more this year.
According to Great Falls Connection, "Returning co-chair Kristin Dailey said, "This event makes a truly significant and recognizable difference in the classroom. Last year, we were able to raise $39K that went directly to enhancing technology, music, arts, and so much more for our students.” First-time co-chair, Dennis Peery, added “as a tournament co-chair and GFES parent, I’d like to thank the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation and the tournament’s sponsors, players and volunteers for their support over the years. Although its focus has evolved, I’m glad to see the event take place in our school community.”
Dailey and Peery, along with their co-chair, Meredith Broome, have made some changes to draw even more interest this year. "We are incredibly excited about this year's tournament. We have an all-new location, and the change in venue has already generated a tremendous amount of enthusiasm," Dailey says."
This year a new event has also been added to the tournament. Ladies Social tennis will be held from 9 am to 11 am. It includes 2 hours of Pro-directed play. This will be followed by a light lunch which is sponsored by Great Falls Friends and Neighbors (GFFN), a local women's philanthropic group. Moreover, the famous Kids' Putting Contest will return this year sponsored by AOG Wealth Management.
As per Great Falls Connection, "Early bird pricing ends on April 15, so register soon. Tickets are $250 until 4/15, and $300 thereafter. Ticket price includes a round of golf with cart, complimentary on-course beverages, a player gift, one ticket to the awards reception with cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres. There are four major sponsors right now - Green Hill Landscaping, Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Global Connectors, and CBSI – but there is still time to sign up."
The proceeds of this year's tournament will be used to purchase new computers and software for the students. For the event to be successful, volunteers are needed to run the things smoothly, sponsors are needed to underwrite the costs and golfers are required to play.
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