Hospice 2010 July 16-17

Courtesy Joanne Jackson
WLENews
Hospice 2010 - 24th Annual Hospice Golf Tournament and Fun on the Mountain at Wolf Laurel

Mark your calendars for July 16-17 for the Wolf Laurel Benefit for Hospice of Madison County. Last year we raised $51,000, bringing the total contributed to over $700,000 since 1987. Wolf Laurel is the single largest contributor to this organization. The proceeds from this tournament go directly for the care and support of Hospice patients and their families. We thank you for your past generosity in supporting such a worthwhile and compassionate cause.

This year, the Wolf Laurel County Club is once again hosting this community fundraising event. We are optimistic that, with your help, this year’s event will be as successful as in years past, and we hope to raise even more money to benefit Hospice of Madison County.

Here's a summary of events for this fun-filled weekend:

Friday, July 16 – Golf for Wolf Laurel Residents/Guests

Captain’s Choice – Bring your own foursome or let us pair you!

o 8:00 am – Continental Breakfast and Registration
o 9:00 am – Shotgun Start
o Refreshments on the course
o Handicaps will be used

Saturday, July 17 - Open to All

Golf - Captain’s Choice – Bring your own foursome or let us pair you!

o 9:00 am – 1st Tee Time – Registration ½ hour prior to tee time
+ Box Lunch and Refreshments on the course

Prizes will be given for winning teams and Closest to the Pin. Gift Bags for all participants. We will also again have a car donated by Burnsville Chevrolet for the Hole–in-One prize both days on Hole # 6.

Registration forms for the Golf Tournament are now available at the Pro Shop in WLCC.

o 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Farmer’s Market with fresh produce, home-baked goods, plants
o 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Silent Auction of unique items, memorabilia, artwork, jewelry, gift certificates, etc., now including Sealed Bids
o 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Live Auction of valuable items including condo vacations, special dinners, and our Wall of Wine
o 7:00 pm – Dinner

(This year we are no longer having the Friday Wine Tasting or the Saturday Trash & Treasures.)

Registration for Dinner and Auctions is being handled differently this year to prevent the confusion and errors of past years when it was combined with the Golf Registration Form.

For Auction and Dinner reservations – contact Michele Hunt @ 689-9092 with any questions. Click here to print The Dinner and Auction Reservation Form. This year the dinner is $40 for adults and $20 for children.

We will again have a 50/50 Drawing, with 50% of the proceeds going to Hospice and 50% to the winner. Last year’s winner received $1150. The 50/50 box and tickets will be found in the Pro Shop during the day and in the Lounge in the evenings. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. The drawing will be made at the dinner, Saturday. You do not need to be present to win. Just put your name and phone number on the ticket(s) you purchase.

We will have a Raffle for a Basket of Cheer, donated by One-Stop Wine and Spirits of Johnson City. This basket has a value of over $200 and can be yours if you have the winning ticket. Purchase these tickets for $5 each or 3 for $10, in the Pro Shop or the Lounge. This drawing will also be made on Saturday and you do not need to be present to win.

You can help this fundraiser in many ways –

* Register for golf, auctions, and dinner.
* Please consider being a 2010 Patron and make a contribution from one of our patron giving levels – Silver $100, Gold $250, Platinum $500 and Diamond $1,000. Leave check at Pro Shop. Milton & Nita Ready, Bob & Carol Turner are hosting a special “thank you” cocktail and dinner party August 4th for all Gold, Platinum, and Diamond contributors at Monte and Mary Alice Veal’s home.
* You or your business could become a Hole Sponsor for $100; contact Warren Johnson @ 689-9493.
* Donate to the Silent or Live Auctions; contact Debby Erickson @ 380-0524, Joanne Wit @ 680-9210 or Brenda Whitt @ 689-9944. Items of unique or intrinsic value –- those most sought-after -- will be especially welcomed. Items may be given to those POCs or they will arrange for pick up. As a reminder, your donation is fully tax deductible and needs to be received ASAP. Receipts will be provided for tax purposes.
* Donate a special bottle of wine with a value of $25 or more for the Wall of Wine by calling Hamilton Hunt @ 689-9092. You may also leave the bottle in Sandy Howard’s office. Or, you can just write a check for $25 or more and let us choose the wine.
* Bake your special goodies for the bake sale – cakes, pies, muffins, cookies, brownies, breads, rolls and other sweet and savory items; call LaRae Weaver @ 689-4230 or Lee Moeller @ 680-9627. If you would like to volunteer to help -- manage the check-in of the items, pricing, the placement of items and selling, please contact Barby McQueen @ 680-9892.

* Donate plants for the Plant Sale; call Jessica McGee at 689-3095 or Nita Ready at 689-2693. Volunteers are also needed to coordinate the sales on Saturday, July 17 from 8:30 - 1:00 and a volunteer to coordinate obtaining plants from commercial nurseries.

All checks should be made out to “Hospice of Madison County” and clearly marked for each item – Golf, Patron, Hole Sponsor, Dinner, etc. All donations are tax-deductible and receipts are available.

If you have any questions, call Benefit Chairman, Don Mathis @689-5846, Co- Chairman, Garry Wit @ 680-9210, or the WLCC Pro Shop @ 680-9772.

Come out those days, have “Fun on the Mountain” and support Hospice of Madison County.

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