JULY 29 - AUGUST 4, 2015 UCW 9
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The loss of a mother is devastating. It can
change the course of a life, and for the Adkins
family it did. But instead of allowing this terrible
event to cause even more damage they decided
to focus their energy on creating a positive. They
founded the Mamie Adkins Educational Fund in
2004 to honor their mother and her passion.
Mamie Adkins was a strong woman full of
care and passion. She raised nine kids as a single
mother; a challenge that she overcame with love
and determination. She worked tirelessly to
provide for her family, and did it with grace. Her
love didn't stop with her children however; she
had a tremendous passion for all young people and
understood the value of education. She also had
a deep passion for her church where she found
support and comfort. To honor that commitment
and love, the fund specifically benefits students
that are members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. This fund allows the passions
of Adkins to live on and continue to positively influence the lives of community
members. Just last year, four graduates were awarded scholarships in support of
their education, and previous recipients are already going on to great success.
In order to support the fund, the Adkins family has organized an annual golf
tournament. This is the 11th annual Mamie Adkins Golf Tournament. The cost per
player is $95. Something unique to this tournament is the availability of cheats
for purchase. The price to play includes a mulligan (a second chance) and a Red
Tee (starting further forward). For an additional $10, players get an additional
two mulligans and one red tee; $20 gets a string (a predetermined length the
player is allowed to move the ball measured by a piece of string) and a sling.
There is also a package available for $120 that includes both cheats. This year
there are some new features in the tournament. There are two separate flights:
Champions and Rogues. The Rogue Flight has unlimited cheats available for
purchase. The Champions Flight cannot purchase the cheat package. They are
only allowed the two mulligans and one Red Tee package. Additionally, winning
teams from each flight will be honored on the Bragging Right Championship
Trophy with their names permanently etched on the trophy. Other contests are
the Closest to the Pin, Farthest from the Pin, Longest Drive, Shortest Drive, and
the Long Tee Longest Drive.
For those who can't play but still want to support this fantastic cause, there
are many sponsorship opportunities. Hole sponsorship is $50 and includes tee-
box signage. There is also contest hole, beverage cart, tee hospitality tent, Silver,
Tournament Hole Sign, Gold and Presenting Sponsor packages available. The
largest sponsorship is the Presenting Sponsor, which is $1,000 and includes logos
on the T-shirts, team fees, a vendor table and hole signage.
The tournament is on Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at Gates Four Country Club, which is located
at 6775 Irongate Dr. For more information, sponsorship information or to register, visit
www.magt.co, www.facebook.com/mamieadkinsgolftournament or call
910-482-5349.
Mamie Adkins Charity Golf
Tournament Slated
by ERINN CRIDER
ERINN CRIDER, Contributing Writ-
er. COMMENTS? Editor@upand-
comingweekly.com. 910.484.6200.
Winners will
be announced in
September 16th Edition
Who will be
crowned?
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