We want to take a moment to thank everyone that participated in the 8TH Annual Play 4 The Kids Charity Golf Tournament. The weather didn’t cooperate but you all helped make this year’s tournament the most successful ever. We raised over $26,000 and had a net donation to Children’s Miracle Network of $15,660

To those of you that donated Raffle Items… You Are The Best!

We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize the sponsors that helped insure the success of this year’s tournament:

The day started with a fantastic lunch being provided by Jersey Mikes Subs of Duluth and Suwanee and ended with another great dinner by Longhorn Steakhouse at Mall of Georgia.
O’kelley and Sorohan Sponsored the Hole in One #16
Hennessy Jaguar – Hennessy Land Rover Sponsored the Longest Drive #7
Brand Mortgage was the Primary Beverage Sponsor and Closest to the Hole #11
Ganek Wright and Minsk was the Starting Beverage Sponsor and Hole #9
GA MLS Sponsored Closest to the Hole #3
RE/MAX Center Sponsored Closest to the Hole #6
ProTech Home Inspections Sponsored the Red Bomber Hole #12
Real Estate Mortgage Network Sponsored #1
RMS Management Services Sponsored #2
Old Republic Home Warranty Sponsored #4
LoanSouth Mortgage Sponsored #5
KidsRKids Early Learning Centers Sponsored #8
Cohn, Fyvolent & Shaver, L.L.C Sponsored #13
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Sponsored #15
CUTCO Closing Gifts Sponsored #17

Here are a few fun facts from this year’s event:

•    134 Golfers (Some Even Played all 18 Holes)
•    96   Raffle Packages were Sold
•    There were 3 of the Tallest Bottles of Riesling ever Produced as Raffle Items
•    21 Volunteers Braved the Weather
•    Tequila Shots, Salt and Limes will help Warm You Up on a Cold Damp Day
•    Popcorn and Beer at the Halfway House Should be Mandatory on every course
•    Margaritas are actually Health Food
•    Lemon Drop Martinis make people stop at a hole and have a good time
•    Believe It Or Not – Grilled Marinated Shrimp and Beer help your drive go farther
•    Red Bomber Holes Really are Fun
•    Jersey Mike’s Subs Duluth and Suwanee Has Great Sandwiches
•    Longhorn at The Mall of Georgia Rocks

And The Winners are… Children’s Miracle Network and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta!

Just in case you need directions to Bears Best…

I-85 North to Exit 111
Left on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
Continue on to Suwanee Dam Road
Turn Left on Johnson Road
Stay straight on Johnson Road
At the Gated Entry to Edinburg advise the Guard that you are in the Children’s Miracle Network Tournament and proceed straight ahead to the course which will be on your right.

We look forward to seeing everyone Monday!

We want to thank everyone for all your efforts in obtaining prizes for the raffle at this year’s tournament. Below is a sample of some of the gifts that will be awarded:

Golf at The River Club
Golf at Bears Best
Custom Gift Baskets
CUTCO Gift Sets
American Express Gift Card
Macy’s Gift Card
Movie Bag
Custom Golf Pen
Wine
Caterpillar Pull Over
Jewelry
Candle Sconce
Automotive Gift Card
Liquor Gift Set
Wilkes Meat Market Gift Certificates

Back for another year as a sponsor of the Play 4 The Kids Tournament is Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Rumor has it that there may be Margaritas on their hole.

Welcome back Wells Fargo, You are greatly appreciated.

Back for another year as a sponsor of the Play 4 The Kids Tournament is Kids “R” Kids Schools of Quality Learning. Kids “R” Kids currently operates 180 schools in 15 states across the nation. Welcome back Kids “R” Kids, You are greatly appreciated.

We want to welcome LoanSouth Mortgage as a hole sponsor for the Play 4 The Kids Tournament. This is their first year as a sponsor and they are greatly appreciated.

LoanSouth Mortgage is a wholly owned subsidiary of BankSouth. They specialize in:

• Conventional Home Loans
• Jumbo Home Loans
• FHA Loans
• VA Loans
• Home Equity Loans
• Home Refinance
• Second Mortgages
• Home Improvement Loans

Thanks For Your Support LoanSouth Mortgage!

There are always sponsors who look to go above and beyond the call to help with the Play 4 The Kids Tournament. This year Ganek, Wright and Minsk committed to do just that. In addition to sponsoring a hole, Ganek, Wright and Minsk agreed to also be the tournament Starting Beverage Sponsor.

Thanks for your continued support of Play 4 The Kids Tournament, Children’s Miracle Network and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Back for another year as a sponsor of the Play 4 The Kids Tournament is RMS Management Services, a leader in property management in northeast Atlanta. Thanks for your support RMS.

For the 2011 Play 4 The Kids Tournament the Red Bomber hole is #12, a 486 yard Par 5, and there will be 3 options for each foursome.

Option 1 – Men Tee Off from the Blue Tees and Ladies Tee Off from the Red Tees as you do on every other hole. There is no cost for this option.

Option 2 – Men Tee Off from the Red Tees, aprox. 391 yards and Ladies move up to the 250 yard marker . The team pays $20.00 for this option.

Option 3 – Men and Ladies Tee Off from the sign in the fairway which is about 150 yards out. The team pays $40.00 for this option.

These options are all or none as far as team members are concerned.

All Proceeds Benefit Children’s Miracle Network and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.