9th Annual Golf Event is a HUGE Success!!

9th Annual Golf Event is a HUGE Success!!

On a gorgeous September day, 116 golfers checked in to play in a golf tournament held at Cuscowilla to benefit ATLAS Ministry, a non-profit organization based in Greensboro. The fundraising team of 17 individuals and the 30 volunteers executed, by all accounts, a nearly flawless tournament.  Opening ceremonies included a welcome from Doug Hesse and Rob Mitchell, prayer from Michael Wells, music from Jeffrey Wells and a testimony from ATLAS family member, Natasha Woods.

Prizes that day were given to numerous golfers. The winning foursome was Gary Guyer, Toby Dalton, Tony Eubanks and Chris Eddy. The team in 5th place included Tim Troyer, Jeff Troyer, Warren Prehmus and Drew Prehmus.  The 10th place team consisted of Tom Porter, Kent Shumacher, Dick Unger and Dan Murphy.

First place team Tony Eubanks, Gary Guyer, Chris Eddy and Toby Dalton

Additional prizes were given for the longest drives. Winners included Rob Bowser, Robby Poole and Renee Chapman.

The fundraiser was truly a community event. There were 18 tournament sponsors, including individuals and businesses, who donated from the bronze level of $1,000 to the platinum level of $10,000 or more. Additional local businesses and friends donated over 80 items for the silent auction whose values ranged from $10 to over $2,000. These items included golf packages and a fishing expedition by one of the lake’s finest guides as well as tickets to the practice round of the Master’s. One of the most intriguing items was an offering of 50 pounds of locally grown, antibiotic- and hormone-free Angus beef by Briarpatch Farms in Eatonton and dinner for 8 at Big Daddy’s Grill.

Seventy-two hole sponsorships from businesses and ATLAS supporters graced the 18 hole golf course, and five local businesses participated in providing fun stuff at several holes including golf balls, BBQ, water, pies and cookies! To add to the fun, a basket including certificates from 15 area restaurants was raffled off and Jan Curtis of Greensboro won the items valued at $885.

  

Jan Curtis, winner of the Raffle Basket valued at $885

Community volunteers Tristan Epps, Ellen Wisdom and Jennifer Rainey help check in golfers at the start of the tournament. 

Executive Director Rob Mitchell was elated that the community support for the ministry will help to insure that ATLAS continues its mission to ignite hope, build families and transform lives. For instance, ATLAS currently works with over 50 local families by giving a “hand-up” rather than a “hand-out” to those who are committed to change in order to reach vital life goals. ATLAS is also making a mark in all of the middle and high schools in Greene County by teaching values and principles for success through its’ HOPE division (Healthy Options for Personal Empowerment).

Mitchell also states that volunteers play a key role in supporting their work. There are over fifteen different wide-ranging areas in which to serve. If you have an hour a week, or more, and want to have an impact on the lives of others, contact Kristin Grebel at (706) 453-0581 for more information.