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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 1999-07-28, Page 1212 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR July 28, 1999 Sports Charity tournaments held in August As August • fast_'approaches we find this is the month •when many- organizations and charities hold their annual fund raising tournaments. These are generally billed as "fun" -d raising events with the emphasis on having fun and .:raising money, not necessarily on the golf. .Golf. offers the perfect -opportunity for a club, or organization to raise -some money and make people happy at the same time. There are literally thousands of charity events held all over Canada and around the world each year. Many are organized by such groups as the Cancer .or Diabetes Societies, or by corporations who use the event to increase their public profile and support. a charity at the same time. The various •professional golf tours raise millions of dollars each year for hospitals and others. Much of the .money generated at a professional tournament is funneled hack to charities. -The use of volunteers to work at most professional events is a major factor as well as corporate sporisor-ship. Golf is big business' from a fund raising point of view. Running a charity.goif tournament can enhance the operating budget of many organizations, small or large. - The charity tournament requires planning well in advance. Choosing a date is one of the most important aspects. although most organizers find that there will always he conflicts with .other events. Trying to keep the. conflicts as far away geographically as possible . helps•, as docs knowing the potential participants. • Each tournament draws participants from different parts of the population. Once again though, there will be some overlap. Once a date is established, you need a location. A golf tournament .requires a golf. course and a .good course•can make all the difference. Many golf courses- offer tournament packagerates that include the golf; power cart, meal and usually a donation to the • • Tartan chameleon By Carolanne Doig prize table. The- cost will influence the location since the objective is to have money left over for the charity. Knowing the financial limits of your potential participants helps. Offering a tax receipt .also helps sweeten the pot although government regulations are clamping down on taxreceipts at golf events. ' The cost of the tournament package isn't the only thing an organizer must look at when choosing a golf course. Location and ease of access are important. The difficulty, especially the length of the course, is also important.. Many of the participants may not be true golfers at all. This may be the only time they golf all year. They are out for a nice _day, and an opportunity to support their favourite charity. Difficult, long, and tight courses can slow up play, aggravate the participants,-. and be dangerous when there are many golfers who have no idea just where the ball is going: • Not all charity events are straight regulation golf. Many organizers -opt for a more user-friendly format such as a scramble", "two ball", or "skins" event. These formats create a team atmosphere and take the heat off the non -golfers: Sometimes adding a celebrity to golf with, having a guest speaker, a celebrity auction, a golf instruction: clinic, a hole in one prize, complimentary tee prizes or some other "hook" also increases pafticipation and ultimately the funds raised. The golf course staff can also make the tournament much easier for the organizer by helping withset-up, prize selection, scoring, hole and cart allocation, pairings, and other "golf tournament" duties. Then the organizers just need to worry about advertising, recruiting participants, getting prize donations, and creating ways to maximize profits. A golf tournament can be a great way for a charity to increase their operating budget or initiate a capital project. • It's also a great way for someone to try their hand at this great game of a lifetime: News at Seaforth Golf Club: Speaking of charity tournaments, Seaforth is hosting several this month. On Aug. 18, the Diabetes Society of Huron and Perth will- hold its second annual "Flame of Hope" fund raising tournament. If you are interested in taking part. please call the golf shop. On Aug. 21. the Huron Hospice in co-operation with -the Seaforth Optimist Club is hosting its third annual charity golf tournament. Prior to the tournament, golfing legend, Moe Norman, will be :putting on a golf demonstration. Each group of golfers will golf with . a celebrity, and following golf and dinner, there will be a celebrity silent auction for sports memorabilia. The event is fully booked. but we are taking namesfor the waiting list, in case there's a cancellation. Many celebrities such as Mike Watt, Scott Driscoll and golf writer John Gordon are anxious "to have a great day and raise money for this important organization. Lindsay McEwin played extremely well at the World Optimist Championship in, West Palm Beach this week. Her scores were 85,82, 79, 84 and although we don't know exactly where her final placement is, we are confident that Lindsay finished in the top 20 ladies, and we congratulate her on her fine performance. - The Ladies Invitational was held last Thursday'with about 70 ladies from as far away_ as Sarnia and Owen Sound taking part. The winning team was Sophie Fenton from Pike Lake and Barb Scoreboard Soccer St. Columban Atom 2 IJuly 22) St. ('olunihans vs Kincora 3 St. Columban goals: Chris deVries 2; Joe DeKroont Kristen Flanagan, Derek Rose. Assists: Joe DeKioon 2 Lindsey Nash; Michelle Van loon, Derek Rose. Fastboll 'tri -County Fasthall I'ee Wee Boys )Seaforth Bears) (July 13) Seaforth 3 at Belmore 5 Belmore gui out to a 3.0 lead after Iwo innings before Tyler Doig and :Brent Coleman were driven home by a Rsan Nurse single, bringing score to 3-2, Belmore. Belmore tacked on two more. runs before Seaforth scored•a third run with Brent Coleman drisen home by a Darcy %IcC'utcheon triple. Cody , SIcNaughlon ripped a triple in the 4th inning hut was left stranded. 1Juh 20) Seaforth 17 at ihiGetl 6 The bats were red hot for Seaforth scoring 14 runs in the third inning to break the game wide open. Tyler Doig led the barrage with a grand slam. Ryan Nurse, Darcy McCutcheon and Derek Fischer hit triples and Bill Nigh had a double. Tyler Doig pitched great going six innings, gising up one run, before giving way to Brent Coleman to pitch the 7th Inning. - (July 22) Belmore 11 al Seaforth 5 Belmore got out to a 1A lead In the top of the third inning. Seaforth replied with four runs in the bottom of the inning. Tyler Doig started off with a double followed by a single by Brent Coleman both were driven In by a Ryan Nurse double with two outs. Derek Fischer walked before Cody McNaughton bit a double to drive in both runners. Seaforth struck again in the top of the 6th inning with Brent Colman hitting a single before Darren B hit a triple mikingat 5.1 for Seaforth going Into the 7th. Seaforth needed three outs to knock off 'the undefeated Ind year Pet Wee team from Belmore. Seaforth had played a Dateless game till this point but it wasn't meant to be as errors and miscues came to visit and when the dust hd settled, Seaforth had given up 10 runs. losing 11-5. Future action (No. 2) Wingham at Seaforth on July. 29 at 7 p.m. at -Lions Park. This is the last scheduled game before playoffs. . : St rat ford1 •� I ' : IiCitias . • • 1 551 Huron St. 273-6780 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 Runaway Bride"El Nightly at 6:45 & 9:15 Saturday 1 Sundry Malmo M 2 pm American Pie " AA Nightly at 7 8 9:15 SNurdry 1 SunMy Ml uua M 2 am Deep Blue Sea ' AA Nightly at 7 8 9:15 Saturday 1 Sundry Wows *21), ;4.25 Tuesday 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TH FESTIVAL MM BLYTH PLAYS! All summer long but hurry! . 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JUNE 23 - SEPT. 12. 1999 523-9300 local email blythfestaal on ca Blyth. Ontario NOM IMO - Ontario's West Coast Theatre - Sturgeon from Sunset. Ladies from Seaforth who took pat included Gail Price, Linda • Doig. Sharon Stephan, Gay? Reynolds, Betty Bums, Mary Doig, Drusilla Leitch, Trudy Hill, Cathy Elliott and yours truly. Couples Night- saw '17 couples out for wine tasting and nine holes of golf. Winners were Diane Whitelaw and Karsten Carroll. Don't forget that this week is the DuMaurier Classic, one of the majors on the LPGA. It's being held in Calgary. Monday night mentoring continues with golf for beginners on one of the nines each Monday at 6:30 p.m. - Junior morning continues each Tuesday. A reminder .� that this coming Tuesday following the holiday Monday, the Juniors and Seniors have "Junior/Senior Buddy" morning. HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY Keith & Diane Williamson August 3rd, 1999 HAPPY 30TI I ANNIVERSARY Ben & Arlene . uandenrlkker. :tugust 2nd. 1999 a a Love Amy & Brent Forthcoming Marriage Dejong - Hammel. WEDDINGS Performed - your location or our indoor or outdoor chapel (non -denominational). '• For brochure call: REV. CHRIS MORGAN ALL FAITHS PASTORAL CENTRE BENMILLER, 524-5724 CHRISTENINGS reib SEAFORTH OPTIMIST • CLUB TRAVEL THE WORLD LOTTERY WINNERS WINNERS Trip to Las Vegas Barb & Jerry Staples Consolation • $100.00 Janice & Gord Carnochan ALL YOU CAN EAT HOT$ BEEF 35 5. Sunday Special AUG.1,5to7PM HAM STEAK OR TURKEY DINNER $7 95 • SPARKY'S PLACE FAMILY DiNING 527-1964 90 Main St. Seaforth Mr. and Mrs. tun Dejong arc ased to announce the �(efrthcoming marriage • of their daughter Denise Lynn to 1l_ Murray Hamm( ' _} son of Carolyn Schil6e and Murray 9lammel- ?le wedding will tale place at St. _lames Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, August 7,1999 at 2:30p.m. 1 2 13 UM DID YOU GO? 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