HOA Golf Scramble: Mulligans for Everyone!
| Type of post: | Chorus news item |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | John Braden |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Mon, Nov 18 2024 |
By Co-Chair John Erwine
Although under a potential storm alert, Sept. 19 was truly a great day for the Heart of America Chorus Golf Scramble No. 18! Sunshine, 84 golfers, a great course, plenty of volunteer help, good food, some tag singing, prizes, joking around, and Mulligans for additional help if needed.
This again was a year that we had so many things to be proud of including 21 foursomes and $3,500 in prizes. So how did this all happen? Someone once said, “It takes a village.” Well, that village just happens to be HOA in spades, whether a golfer, volunteer, sponsor or someone who solicited sponsorships.
We owe a huge ‘thank you’ to all our sponsors because every cent of those funds goes to our bottom line to help support, strengthen and share our singing passion. It also demonstrates their belief in what we do. A huge recognition goes to:
Eagle Sponsors: Bob and Jane Rutherford, Creative Planning, Dave Hokanson,
World Travel Services, Greg & Lisa Howard, In Harmony Therapeutic Massage.
Birdie Sponsor: SAB Homes.
Special Hole Sponsor: PBR Boys Barbershop Quartet
Hole Sponsors: Primarily our own HOA members, and/or those solicited by them. (These additional 18 sponsors donated no less than $100 each, and we value them equally as much as any other sponsor)
Thanks to our volunteers, including everyone in the chapter who pitched in to help whether asked or not. To be especially recognized are Co-Chair Harvey Shapiro, Aaron Platt, Rich Huyck, Linda Schumacher, Marty Oldehoeft, Jim Bagby, Wally Thornton, Marlin Weidler, Chris Walker, Mike Schumacher, Tony O’Brien, Michael Heath, and PBR BOYS Quartet (Wally Thornton, Chris Walker, Bart Bartholomew, Rich Huyck) who provided much-enjoyed quartet singing.
And, of course, our thanks go to the 84 golfers who signed up to play. Their registration fee not only guaranteed their place on the greens, but a portion of it jumped down to our bottom line as well. Without them I’ve yet to figure out how we could have a successful Scramble! This year we did something special for the players. Each was presented with a sleeve of 3 signature HOA golf balls. Pretty nice, right?
To conclude the day, we enjoyed a buffet dinner of BBQ beef and chicken, cheesy corn, and baked beans. As always, WinterStone Golf Club provided excellent playing conditions, attention to detail, and made this a most enjoyable day for all.
Players and Potential Players: Make a note for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The Scramble is already penciled in and waiting. Everyone: It’s not too early to put a list together of potential players, sponsors (big and small), even the opportunity to be a volunteer to help make another smooth-running event.
Photos by Rich Huyck.
Although under a potential storm alert, Sept. 19 was truly a great day for the Heart of America Chorus Golf Scramble No. 18! Sunshine, 84 golfers, a great course, plenty of volunteer help, good food, some tag singing, prizes, joking around, and Mulligans for additional help if needed.
This again was a year that we had so many things to be proud of including 21 foursomes and $3,500 in prizes. So how did this all happen? Someone once said, “It takes a village.” Well, that village just happens to be HOA in spades, whether a golfer, volunteer, sponsor or someone who solicited sponsorships.
We owe a huge ‘thank you’ to all our sponsors because every cent of those funds goes to our bottom line to help support, strengthen and share our singing passion. It also demonstrates their belief in what we do. A huge recognition goes to:
Eagle Sponsors: Bob and Jane Rutherford, Creative Planning, Dave Hokanson,
World Travel Services, Greg & Lisa Howard, In Harmony Therapeutic Massage.
Birdie Sponsor: SAB Homes.
Special Hole Sponsor: PBR Boys Barbershop Quartet
Hole Sponsors: Primarily our own HOA members, and/or those solicited by them. (These additional 18 sponsors donated no less than $100 each, and we value them equally as much as any other sponsor)
Thanks to our volunteers, including everyone in the chapter who pitched in to help whether asked or not. To be especially recognized are Co-Chair Harvey Shapiro, Aaron Platt, Rich Huyck, Linda Schumacher, Marty Oldehoeft, Jim Bagby, Wally Thornton, Marlin Weidler, Chris Walker, Mike Schumacher, Tony O’Brien, Michael Heath, and PBR BOYS Quartet (Wally Thornton, Chris Walker, Bart Bartholomew, Rich Huyck) who provided much-enjoyed quartet singing.And, of course, our thanks go to the 84 golfers who signed up to play. Their registration fee not only guaranteed their place on the greens, but a portion of it jumped down to our bottom line as well. Without them I’ve yet to figure out how we could have a successful Scramble! This year we did something special for the players. Each was presented with a sleeve of 3 signature HOA golf balls. Pretty nice, right?
To conclude the day, we enjoyed a buffet dinner of BBQ beef and chicken, cheesy corn, and baked beans. As always, WinterStone Golf Club provided excellent playing conditions, attention to detail, and made this a most enjoyable day for all.
Players and Potential Players: Make a note for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The Scramble is already penciled in and waiting. Everyone: It’s not too early to put a list together of potential players, sponsors (big and small), even the opportunity to be a volunteer to help make another smooth-running event.
Photos by Rich Huyck.