Gainesville Community Teed Off its 5th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament

On Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 individual golfers and teams arrived at the Ironwood Golf Course at 7:30am to register for the 5th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida. Four person teams were eligible for course contest, challenges and a golfer “goody bag”. Individual golfer’s were paired with each other to make teams of four. Contest included longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin, and closet to the fairway on each nine. Prizes included a cruise for four or a 2011 Cadillac SRX, a foursome of golf at Amelia Island Plantation Resort, a foursome of golf at Haile Plantation, and a foursome of golf at Ironwood Golf Course Thank you to all those that participated and showed up to support our programs. Once again thank you to our sponsors:
We would like to give a BIG “shout out” to all the participants, board members and staff  who stepped up to the tee for the 5th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament presented by
Macy’s in association with Publix Supermarkets and Free & Accepted Masons of District 14
hosted by Ironwood Golf  Course.
None of this would have been possible without their commitment to BBBS .
BIG thanks to board member and Tournament Director Keith Westbrook, whose hard work, dedication and perseverance ensured that we had another successful Fall Classic Golf Tournament. We would also like to thank our Board Members listed below for working with us on the day of the event, the caterers who donated the food for the event and our Sponsors, whose continuous support of Big Brothers Big Sisters is deeply appreciated.

Caterers:

Adam’s Rib

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Supporters:

Av Med Health Plans

AXIS Training Studio

Capital City Bank

Dorn’s Liquors & Wine Warehouse

Free & Accepted Masons of District 14

Gainesville Television Station

Grabado’s Award & Trophy

Ichiiban Sushi

Ironwood Golf Course

Keith Westbrook Insurance

LJ Percussion

Nationwide Insurance

Palm Gainesville Cadillac

PPI Sports

RBC Bank

University Pawn & Jewelry

Williams Innovations

Board Members:

Keith Westbrook

Paige Allison

Sarah Catalanotto

Dennis Franklin

Kipp Hayes

Larry Hartfield

Rebecca Lakkis

Leon Larson

Jeremy Staun

 

Celebrating a Decade of Friendship – Congratulations ERIC & ROD!!!

Eric and Rod celebrate 10 years of friendship.  To many of the youth we serve, 10 years is a lifetime. But to one match at Big Brothers Big Sisters, it is the beginning of a lifetime. It’s been ten years since Eric and Rod met for the first time. Rod was seven years old when matched with his Big Brother Eric. Rod is now seventeen and his relationship with his Big is still going strong. Throughout the years Eric has witnessed Rod grow both physically and emotionally. From being shy around strangers and his answers being one word at most, Rod has grown both in stature and in poise. Eric stated proudly that Rod has developed confidence, and a great speaking voice. Eric has helped him apply for jobs, has taught him how to drive, to cook and together they have attended UF football and basketball games.  Now, at 17, Eric says that Rod is bigger than him. “I like it that he doesn’t hurt me when we play touch football and he’s always willing to get together. He adds, “I really liked to see the energy and joy he exhibits when we do things that he has always wanted to do but was never able to do”. Eric has been a part of many milestones in Rod’s life and is always there to encourage him to stay in school, play sports, and think about the future. He is both wonderful and a blessing.”  Rod’s mother, Linda has stated that she couldn’t ask for a better Big Brother.  We are proud to celebrate Eric and Rod and all the matches celebrating their anniversary this month.

Volunteering just a few hours a month with a child can start something amazing. So why not apply to be a Big today. There are kids out there ready to get started. Are you?

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