CoalitionGolf

It’s that time of year again. The staff and volunteers of the Coalition are gearing up for their largest annual fundraiser - the First Bank/Coalition golf tournament, which has grown in size and money-raised every year. This year’s tournament is scheduled for July 27 at the National Golf Club.

In 2008, the tournament brought in $35,000 for the Coalition, a 501c3 non profit that helps out thousands of Moore County residents each year by providing them with food, clothing and financial assistance during emergencies.

As the outlook on the current economic conditions worsens with each passing day, and jobless rates continue to climb, it’s more important than ever to help those less fortunate than ourselves, which is why the Coalition is seeking sponsors and players for this year’s tournament.

When volunteer Bob Bambaeur started the Coalition’s tournament in 2003, the Coalition was facing a large deficit and this year’s economic climate creates just as big a challenge. Though we aren’t facing a deficit, the number of clients we serve each day continues to grow, but the donations are not. This year the Coalition needs as many sponsors as possible, and the more players, the better.

There are four sponsor levels, the highest being gold, with a donation of $1,400. That donation includes four player spots, recognition in all of the program materials, luncheon, and a sign placed at one of the holes.

The silver sponsor is with a donation of $700. This sponsor receives two player positions in the tournament, sign recognition on a hole with no more than two other signs at that hole, and recognition at the luncheon and in the programs.

The bronze sponsor is a $275 donation. This level receives signage on a hole and recognition at the luncheon and in the programs.

An individual sponsorship is $100 and includes recognition at the luncheon and in the program.

To simply sign up to play for the tournament, the entry fee is $150 and includes carts and greens fees, refreshments on the course, breakfast, lunch, awards and door prizes.

Volunteers are also selling lottery tickets for two prizes – a round of golf for four at either Forest Creek or Pinehurst No. 8. Two names will be drawn for the prize, the first name drawn will get his/her pick of which course they want to play. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win.

For more information on the tournament or anything the Coalition is doing, call 693-1600 or visit our new Web site at www.sandhillscoalition.org.

Despite uncertain economic conditions and the sticky July heat the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care reported record income from their fifth annual charity golf tournament which was played July 21st at National Golf Club.

According to Coalition Executive Director Caroline Eddy the 2008 First Bank/Coalition Golf Classic netted $32,689, bringing the total raised to over $150,000 since the event was begun, adding “We have been extremely busy this year as current economic conditions have sent the Coalition many new clients asking for and needing help.”

Tournament Director Bob Bambauer said “As our major fundraiser of the year, the proceeds from this event enable the Coalition to continue our mission to serve the needy and less fortunate in Moore County with food, clothing and emergency financial assistance”.

At the post-tournament awards luncheon Honorary Chairperson Peggy Kirk Bell congratulated the winners and thanked all who participated as sponsors, players, volunteers, and committee members.

Winners of the Low Gross contest were Bobby Burwell, Roger Bailey, Peter Pottle and Rick McDermott with a team score of 56. (Click on image to enlarge)

2008 Coalition Golf Classic Low Gross Winners

Defending Champions Tim Sloan, Katja Dammann, Jim Byrd and Ted Natt were Winners of Low net, finishing with a 51.2 net. (Click on image to enlarge)

2008 Coalition Golf Classic Low Net Winners

The Coalition for Human Care is a state chartered non-profit corporation founded in 1986 by twelve concerned churches.  Currently, over 70 area churches support the effort along with the United Way of Moore County, many service organizations, businesses, individuals, and the Coalition’s resale shops.

Donations or requests for services can be made at the Coalition headquarters located at 1500 W. Indiana Avenue in Southern Pines or by telephone at 910-693-1600.