The 3rd Annual Swing For the Kids Golf Classic Fundraiser for Solid Foundation Association will be held at 8:30 am, Saturday, July 11, 20015 at the Piney Woods Country Club located at 3001 US Highway 59 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will raise funds for building maintenance repairs and to send kids to summer camps.
Sponsors Badders Law Firm, Austin Bank, MotorHomes of Texas, Nacogdoches Medical Center, Roy Blake Insurance, Watson Upholstery, Solid Foundation Association Board, Volunteers and Teens will be in attendance to greet golfers. Sponsorships opportunities are still available (Gold $1,000; Silver $500; Bronze $250 Closest to the Pin and $250 Long Drive).
The cost for individuals is $100 and a team of 4 players is $400. According to Event Chairman Jim Boiles, it is not too late and teams can still register by calling 936-615-9992 or emailing jboiles@yahoo.com. “We pay cash prizes for the top two winning teams ($1,000 First Prize and $500 Second Prize) with a slate of 10 teams,” Boiles explained. Join other community leaders and supporters: United Way, Citizen Bank, ETECH, M & S Pharmacy, Team Splice, J.W. Moss and Life Church Nacogdoches, Kelly Daniel and Friends, Bud Wright, Andrew Middlebrook and Team, and NIBCO to make this another successful year.
“This is a paid fundraiser and the show will go on. Executive Director John Cannings is a man of integrity and is committed to honoring the sponsors and teams who have supported the golf classic from the start,” said Boiles. “Due to weather circumstances beyond everyones control, the schedule, re-schedule and re-re-schedule has brought us to July 11th. We hope those supporters and more will join us on the links to continue helping the children in our community.
Solid Foundation Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit faith based youth serving organization formed in 1996. They are dedicated to empowering at-risk youth to become successful in life and in their educational pursuits. They focus on academic achievement, educational remediation, character development, self sufficiency, cultural awareness, and job readiness. These services are all conducted in a safe and positive environment by a team of caring leaders and volunteers. They have six satellite centers where they offer services including the recently added Diversity Center. For more information visit www.solidfoundationassociation.com.