| Golf Tournament
Beats the Heat and Rain
Eleventh annual event
again benefits The Senior Source
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The 11th Annual TIAA Charity Golf Tournament Sept.
14 raised $20,450 in donations and pledges for The Senior Source, a
non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life
for senior citizens in our community. Despite heavy rains a week
before the tournament, the Woodbridge Golf Club course was in good
shape and a gentle breeze helped blunt the September heat for an
exciting day of golf.
Bob Law, a director and chair of the finance
committee for The Senior Source, thanked golfers for their
contributions and gave a brief review of the programs benefitting
seniors. TIAA President Betty Purkey presented a check representing
the proceeds to Bob Law and Stephanie Grossman, Director of Special
Events for The Senior Source. |
Winners of the Golf Trophy this year are (left to right)
David Koestner, Kevin Koestner, Joe Shelle and Mike Hayden
(not shown) who was unable to attend the presentation
ceremony. Photo courtesy of Jessica Stewart.
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Since 2001, the TIAA has raised more than $240,000
to benefit The Senior Source. Stephanie and her associates have
commented many times on the importance of the TIAA to their
organization and continue to express their appreciation for the
support. The support of Barbara Blanchar, a
PGA Teaching Pro from St. Louis, was also recognized. She is the sister of
exTIer, Joan Nichols, and volunteered her time to assist in the tournament
by conducting a clinic for golfers and taking long shots on a difficult hole
in exchange for donations to The Senior Source. Assisted by Margaret Eckert,
daughter of Courtney and Dee Miller, an additional $440 was raised.
Barbaras efforts along with an extra contribution by golfer John Gibson
made it possible for us get well over the $20,000 level.
The contributions from eleven Corporate Sponsors was recognized along with
the gifts from more than 60 retirees who mailed in donations as hole
sponsors, cart sponsors, or individual donors. Courtney Miller thanked all
the volunteers who helped with the logistics to make the tournament a
success, especially TIAA Administrator, Jessica Stewart and Stephanie
Grossman of The Senior Source. Courtney announced
the winning teams as follows:
- 1st place: Kevin Koestner, David Koestner, Mike
Hayden and Joe Shelle
- 2nd place: Doyle Baker, John White, Ed Pennington and
Jim Powell
- 3rd place: Gary Williams, Johnny Dozier, Chris Emmett
and Mary Norman
- 4th place: John Gibson, Mark Gibson, Buck Downs and
Ed Tidwell
Golfers were also recognized for the following
accomplishments:
- Long Drive, Men: Kevin Koestner
- Long Drive, Ladies: Karisti Shankle
- Closest to Pin (4 winners):
Jim Powell, Andy Higgins, Sam Duyka and Jim May
Courtney also recognized the underwriters of the
tournament Texans Credit Union and Texas Instruments. Their
contributions cover the cost of the tournament, so that 100% of
donations go directly to The Senior Source.
TIAA would like to thank all the sponsors,
golfers, and individual contributors who worked together to raise
more than $20,000 in a difficult economic environment.
LEGEND SPONSORS - Golf Tournament 2010
Master Sponsors
The Chateau Senior Living
Paradigm Home Health
Sachse Rod Shop
SVtronics, Inc., Chris Dickey
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