Golf Tournament Results

     Much thanks to all who helped with the recent benefit golf tournament for Walter at Kinderlou: Kim Goolsby, Kinderlou Golf Club, the players, the sponsors, whomever I'm missing. It was a success in every way. We netted about $10,400.00. These funds are very timely. Walter's insurance benefits for therapy are running out, and his doctors and therapists are recommending some aids and equipment that the insurance won't cover. So, thank you! As many of you witnessed, the tournament was an emotional time for Walter, seeing many of his friends for the first time since the stroke. It was also an emotional time for many of you. Thank you for your continuing prayers and encouragement.

 

There is now a new blog to follow Walter's progress: http://www.walterrominejr.blogspot.com. Walter also has a Facebook page. So, from here on I'll use this blog on a selective basis to update things like the golf tournament, other fundraisers, etc.

So, to summarize and update a couple of things:

1. Please send any contributions for Walter's trust account to John Romine at this address:

John Romine

702 Pine Circle

Quitman, GA 31643

 

Much thanks to Elaine Barton and Neal Bradley at Citizens National Bank of Quitman for kindly and patiently helping us get this account set up. Thanks also to those who have contributed so far. The gifts have been timely.

 

2. I understand that planning for the upcoming benefit golf tournament is going well. Here again are the details:

 

Where:            Kinderlou Golf Club, Valdosta, Georgia

When:            Saturday, August 22, 2009, beginning at 1:00 PM. Please inform all team members to be at Kinderlou at 11:30 AM to view "Silent Auction" items in the Club House. There will be food available there for everyone.

Format:        4-man scramble, flighted by team handicap

Gifts and

    Prizes:        1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places in each flight. We expect there will be 3 or maybe 4 flights with 7 teams in each flight. Gift baggies will be given to all participants. Prizes for "closest to hole" on select par 3's; longest putt on a par 4; and a longest drive                 on #11. Unique flight prizes.

Mulligans:        Available to teams and individuals

Refreshments:        Cold drinks available at locations around the course during play.

Silent Auction:        Begins at 11:30 AM with finger food and will continue immediately following the tournament

Entry Fee:        $400/team

Sponsorships:        There are sponsorship opportunities available:

            -    Tournament Sponsorship - $125

                -    Name/Company printed on tournament sponsor board

            -    Hole Sponsorship -    $150

                -    Name/Company printed on tournament sponsor board

                -    Individual sign at one of the holes on the course

            -    Corporate Sponsorship - $1500

                -    Name/Company printed on tournament sponsor board

                -    Individual sign at one of the holes on the course

                -    1 team of 4 players

            -    Master Sponsorship - $3000

                -    Name/Company printed on tournament sponsor board

                -    Individual sign at one of the holes on the Course.

                -    Logo printed on all materials

                -    1 team of 4 players

            -    Grand Master Sponsorship -- $5,000

                -    Name/Company printed on tournament sponsor board

                -    Individual sign at one of the holes on the course

                -    Logo printed on all material

                -    Opportunity to distribute brochures or materials during registration and after play

                -    2 teams of 4 players each

            -    Team sponsor - $400

            -    Prize Sponsor -- donate to Silent Auction, Golfer's Goodie Bags and Team Awards

You may obtain team entry and sponsorship forms from Kim Goolsby, Holiday Inn, 1805 West Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601; cell number: 229-292-5710; email address: kgoolsby@hivaldosta.com. Please make all checks payable to Walter Romine Medical Trust.

 

Thanks to all.