Golf for Kids

Georgia Optimist Charity Classic at East Lake Golf Club – Postponed for now.

 

Optimist Golf for Kids at East Lake Country Club

Benefitting Children's HealthCare of AtlantaThe Georgia Optimists are asking for your help and support for a special golf tournament fund raiser we are having on May 13, 2013 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Fifty percent of our net proceeds are going to be given to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for them to continue their support of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center for children located in their facility. The Georgia District of Optimist International wishes to raise further awareness of this dreadful disease to utilize the funds here in Georgia to help children who have cancer. The rest of the net proceeds will be used to allow the Georgia District to continue our programs.Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorder Center

Please review the “Sponsorship Participation” information which describes the various levels of sponsorship available to your company; complete the commitment form, and mail it at your earliest convenience. We have corporation/company levels which include golf teams for you and your guests to experience golf at East Lake like the pros. As a sponsor, your company’s name will be prominently displayed at this exciting golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club.

Click here to download Sponsor Form.

Clubs:  We still need your help.

Here is what we need for you to do:

1.  Consider having your own club “sponsor” a Tee Marker (2 per hole) or even a Pin Flag. Your club’s name will be on these with the Optimist logo.

                  $150 for one (1) Tee Marker
                  $250 for two (2) Tee Marker
                  $500 for one (1) Pin Flag

2.  Find companies/corporations that can be contacted for sponsorships for our golf tournament.  Contact them and present the tournament information (preferably in person), then follow up for a commitment/check from that company. (This works well if you know someone personally with that company.)  Some suggested companies are your local insurance agencies, banks, attorney practices, etc. and basically any company that would like the opportunity to play golf at East Lake Golf Club.

3.  If you or any of your members have a company that you would prefer us to contact then please provide us with the name, address, phone number and email address. We, the Golf Tournament Committee, will make the contact.

Click here to download Sponsor Form.

Click here to download Sponsor Form.

 

 

Purse Snatching for JOOI

We will be having a “Purse Snatching” for JOOI at Columbus.

For those of you not familiar with the concept.  It works like this: Ladies from the district have donated purses to be set up and bid on at the conference. The purses will be placed on a table in the House of Optimism along with a bid sheet. You bid on the purse or purses you are interested in and on Sunday morning at breakfast we will announce the winners. It’s a great way to get a new purse and help out our JOOI clubs as well.

Purse Pins

Purse Pins are sold as a fund raiser for the Women’s Philanthropy council as we help Optimist help kids. The council was formed to support the work of the Optimist International Foundation. Members reach out to women as donors and help shape their philanthropy. It is not surprising that women bring a different perspective to their giving than men do. Research shows that women tend to give where they believe they make a difference with their gift—regardless of the amount of the gift.

What We Do:

  • Fund two Club Grants annually for the Optimist International Foundation.
  • Fund a girl’s oratorical scholarship in an Optimist District.
  • Present a workshop related to women and giving at the Optimist International Convention.
  • Main contacts with women who have an affinity for Optimist and its programs.
  • Be available to discuss women’s giving concerns on a District, Zone, or Club level.
  • Provide funds to Optimist International Foundation, which help support every international Program of OI.
We should have a “Purse of a Good Kind” in Columbus!!
Thanks,
Rose Kohler