Title Sponsor b1 Bank, along with an impressive list of sponsors and Minden Foundation Board will host Minden Charity Classic for the 20th time this weekend.
The goal of this nonprofit organization is to maintain a fund providing charitable assistance within the Minden area primarily for those needs not specifically met by other charities or organizations. Some examples would be assisting a family that has suffered a house fire, a flood or a family stricken with a devastating illness that creates a financial hardship.
“Over our 20-year history, we have given more than $790,000 to more than 490 families in times of need,” said Board Member Andy Pendergrass. “Monies are distributed by application only, and we do not advertise but rather seek input from ministers, principals and social workers regarding families in need.”
Minden Foundation Board consists of Andy Pendergrass, Candi Haynes, Jason Ogwyn, Zach Goodman, Kristin Utphall, Braley Raborn, Lindsey Cupples, Jeff Lee, Carlie Day, Garrett Vaughan, and Brittany Greer.
The Charity Classic golf tournament, along with an auction, and more recently a skeet shoot are the main sources of fund-raising for this foundation.
The foundation has Section 501(c)(3), tax-exempt status, with the Internal Revenue Service.
Tournament Schedule for the weekend:
Friday, June 2
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour and Games
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Auction and Raffle
Saturday, June 3
7:30 a.m. Morning Flights Shotgun Start
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Titleist Mobile Pro Shop
1 p.m. Afternoon Flights Shotgun Start
6:30 p.m. Ball Drop
6:45 p.m. Calcutta
Sunday, June 4
7:30 a.m. Morning Flights Shotgun Start
1 p.m. Afternoon Flights Shotgun Start
Thursday (Following)
Scores audited & checks mailed out
Flight Payouts
1ST PLACE – $1,500
2ND PLACE – $1,000
3RD PLACE – $750
4TH PLACE – $500
** TWO PERSON TEAMS
** ENTRY FEE/SPONSORSHIP- $1,100 (INCLUDES ALL FOOD AND DRINKS)
** PRE-FLIGHTED
** ALL FLIGHTS SCRAMBLE BOTH DAYS
** FLIGHTS C,P,1 START @ 1PM BOTH DAYS. FLIGHTS 2,3,4 START @ 7:30AM BOTH DAYS
** THIS IS A PRIVATE FUNDRAISING EVENT. SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME. IF SPECTATORS WANT TO EAT AND DRINK, THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY $100/PERSON PER DAY.
Allocated Bourbon Raffle
Each $10 ticket will be in the hopper for all bottles.
If you win a bottle, your ticket goes back in the hopper and can win again.
Drawing on June 3
Blantons all three sizes together: 750ml, 375ml, mini bottle
EH Taylor Small Batch
Weller Special Reserve
Eagle Rare 10 Year
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unflitered
Henry McKenna 10 Year
Jack Daniels 10 Year
Willett 8 yr Bourbon
Russell’s 13 Year
Stagg Jr.
In case of controversy, complete play on the hold with the original ball and play a provisional ball for the spot of controversy. Submit both scores to the tournament committee, and it will render the final decision in all matters.
The board stresses everyone please remember the real winners are the many people who will benefit from this tournament.
For format, tee times and rules, please visit www.mindenfoundation.org.
