May 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Megan Overman, Public Information Officer
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
817-251-5503

Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation Golf Tournament supports GCISD teachers, students and some U.S. Marines

Golfers from around the area attended the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation’s second pre-tournament dinner and auction on April 6 and played in the Foundation’s seventh annual golf tournament on April 7, both at Timarron Country Club. Classic Chevrolet/Hummer was the platinum lead sponsor for the sixth consecutive year with gold star sponsors - Mike Davis State Farm Insurance Agency for the pre-tournament dinner and auction, Wachovia Securities for the LeaderBoard promotions and Timarron Country Club. Silver Star sponsors included Huckabee & Associates, Humphrey & Associates, Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, and Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP. Many additional team and event sponsors supported the event to make it the most successful ever.

The Sunday evening dinner and auction was attended by over 200 people with many auction items donated by community businesses and individuals, such as a private party with entertainment by platinum record pianist Danny Wright; “A Classic for All Seasons” four-time weekly car rental package from Classic Chevrolet/Hummer; two round-trip American Airlines tickets to Hawaii, Alaska and Europe; a week’s vacation in Hawaii; plus many other treasures. All of the event sponsors were recognized and presented gifts.

The Monday golf tournament was filled with 144 golfers. The patriotic opening ceremonies included recognition of a team of U.S. Marines, sponsored by Acme Brick, the singing of the National Anthem by GHS Junior Tiffany Avery, and a bagpipe send-off for the golfers by Suzanne Rowntree, a retired GCISD educator. After a beautiful day of golf, the golfers were treated with food and beverages, a 18th hole Challenge contest sponsored by Premier Bank and awards and door prizes. The closing ceremonies demonstrated the overall community spirit of giving and patriotism. The final prize drawing was a 32-inch flat screen television, won by Chris Badger of Premier Bank, who was challenged by Chris Strittmatter of Peoples Bank to donate the prize to the Marines team and he would make a cash donation to the Education Foundation and along with Mark Henderson and John Orrell donate three additional televisions so that each of the Marines team would receive one.

During the past seven years, the tournament has raised over $300,000 including this year’s record total of $80,000. The tournament’s continued success is due to the overall community support for GCISD teachers and students.

The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation was formed in 1998 to provide funds beyond the normal operating budget for GCISD students and staff. While core educational needs are met through the allocation of tax dollars, the margin of excellence is possible only by contributions and efforts that go above and beyond the minimum. Foundation funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations. The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public corporation operating independently under a board of directors serving without compensation.

View the .pdf of the Golf Sponsors

View the photos from the Tournament