The golf tournament for 2010 is a "GO". The golf tournament for 2010 is a "GO".
The tournament will be held on Friday October 8, 2010 at Oakhurst Golf Club in Porter TX.
Mark your calendar and watch your mailbox for details. Sponsor forms have gone out and the golfer forms will go out soon. Sponsorships are coming in and are shown below.
Hole Sponsorships
Carpet Giant, Houston TX
John J. Hebert Distributors, Liberty TX
In-Kind Donations will be used for Auctions and Door Prizes
Brinker International / Chili's - Dallas TX
Children's Museum of Houston, Houston TX
Delta Downs, Vinton LA
Hector's Mexican Restaurant, Crosby TX
High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, Magnolia TX
Homewood Suites, Kingwood TX
Hotel Paisano, Marfa TX
Houston Airport Marriott Hotel, Houston TX
Houston Ballet, Houston TX
Incredible Pizza, Conroe TX
James Coney Island, Houston TX
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah TX
New Horizons "Lone Star Gallery", New Caney TX
Sam Houston Race Park, Houston TX
Sheraton Suites, Houston TX
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands TX
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WE MADE A VERY DIFFICULT DECISION WHEN WE CANCELLED THE GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR 2009.
DUE TO THE ECONOMY AND OUR INABILITY TO GET A TITLE SPONSOR, WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION TO SPONSOR THE TOURNAMENT.
WE THINK THAT YOU WOULD AGREE THAT THE FUNDS THAT WE NOW HAVE AND THE FUNDS THAT ARE BEING RAISED BY "MINI-EVENTS" ARE BETTER SPENT ON OUR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
WE CONTINUE TO NEED YOUR SUPPORT SO WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ONE OF OUR OTHER EVENTS.
Our 9th annual charity golf tournament and auction was held on Friday October 3, 2008 at Oakhurst Golf Club in Porter TX. Inspite of Hurricane Ike slowing everything down, it was a success. However, unless we get a Title Sponsor for 2009, it may be necessary for us to substitute a different venue for our Fall Event. Please contact us if you are interested in more information.
AND THE WINNERS ARE....
First Place goes to United Community Credit Union, Second Place goes to the team representing the Jared Jamail Memorial, Third Place goes to Mark Sather and team, and the "Most Honest" goes to the New Life Baptist Church team. Closest to the Pin goes to Kevin Vilaiya with the GSE Lining team. Longest Drive went to Chris Millett on the United Community Credit Union team (no picture available).
KPRC Channel 2 was once again represented (at left). We always have fun with Anthony Yanez (left) and Owen Conflenti (right). They are really some great guys.
Our sincere appreciation to Continental Airlines (see team picture on right) for once again donating roundtrip airfare for two. The winner's name was drawn at our awards dinner following the tournament. The winner is Adan Hernandez. The winning ticket was sold by our secretary.
Mr. Ed Welling at Kingwood Laser Graphics has agreed to donate our trophies once again. His trophies are awesome. For your custom designed recognition needs, visit Ed.
Silver Teddy Bear Sponsorships:
GSE Lining Technology, Inc. - Installation Division is our FIRST Silver and returns for their 4th year.
CLI-ClearWater Construction (formerly known as Colorado Lining) returns for their 3rd year.
Al & Sheryl Jamail, In Memory of Jared Jamail, are back for their 5th year as a Silver Teddy Bear.
Hole Sponsorships:
The Houston Police Officer's Union, Houston TX, is our first one received. This is their first year and we welcome them.
Another first year entry that we wish to welcome is Heart of Texas Therapeutic Riding Center in West TX. They are a provider of horseback therapy for our kids in central Texas.
GSE Lining Technology, Inc. - Installation Division is getting an additional hole sponsorship.
Miller Transporters, Channelview TX, returns for the second year.
In-Kind donations will be used for our goodie bags, door prizes, silent and live auctions. (Contact us if you wish to make a donation.) We will post below as items are received:
Hot Biscuit Family Restaurant, Porter TX, has donated a gift certificate good for $15.00.
Charles & Laura Cunningham, Montgomery TX, has donated 2 Movie Buckets, a Picture Frame, a Stuffed Lion and 2 Angel Shelf-Sitters.
Oakhurst Country Club, Porter TX, donated a Round of Golf for 4 with Cart.
The Houston Astros, Houston TX, donated an Astros T-Shirt, a Lance Berkman Bobblehead, and Wandy Rodriguez and Geoff Blum Autographed Baseball Cards.
Margaret Grimmer, Artist, Kingwood TX, donated an Autographed 11 x 17 Matted Print aptly dedicated to the joy of friendship.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Humble TX, donated a $25.00 gift card.
Artistic Stitches, Atascocita TX, donated a Teddy Bear Baby Blanket and gift certificate to have the blanket personalized.
Brown's Golf World, Humble TX, donated two (2) $50.00 gift certificates.
Creative Advertising & Promotions, Waco TX, has donated 3 leather portfolios and an umbrella.
Jake Graf at BJ Services in Spring TX has donated a Craftsman 10" 2.3 HP Drill Press w/laser trac.
The Dallas Stars, Dallas TX, has donated a Stu Barnes autographed pennant.
Kingwood Funeral Home, Kingwood TX, has donated 7 cases of bottled water for our golfers and volunteers.
MDN Enterprises, New Caney TX, donated our goodie bags. Our thanks to them.
America's Incredible Pizza, Conroe TX, donated (4) Free Buffet with Drinks and (4) $5 game cards.
Magic Island, Houston TX, has once again donated a dinner and show for 2.
Carroll Printing & Promotions, Houston TX, has donated The Texas Gourmet Sampler Kit.
Welcome to FantaSea Yacht Charters, League City TX. They are donating a gift certificate for 2 guests to attend the FantaSea's Fabulous Public Dinner Cruise.
Calloway Golf, Carlsbad CA, returns as a sponsor by donating a Hyper-X Cart Bag and 2 Big Bertha Metal Woods.
CVS/pharmacy, Scottsdale AZ, has donated at gift card in the amount of $25.
Conn's, Beaumont TX, has donated a gift card in the amount of $25.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, St. Louis MO, has donated Cub Cash in the amount of $10.
Spaghetti Warehouse, Houston TX, is donating a gift certificate for Dinner for Two. We welcome them as a first-year participant.
We have an anonymous donor of a 3-pc set of Crystal Oil Candles with Oil and a Garden Scene Plant Hanger.
Lindsay's Mom has donated a large ceramic Angel and a "Kissin' Kids" Heart Plaque.
Main Event, Shenandoah TX, has donated five (5) $5.00 Game Cards.
Dave and Buster's II, Houston TX, has donated two (2) $10.00 Power Cards.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston TX, donated a one-year family membership.
IHOP, Glendale CA, has donated a Guest Ticket good for 2 Guests for Any One Meal.
Liberty County Juvenile Probation, Liberty TX, has donated a Global Vertical CD Player.
High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, Magnolia TX, has donated one round of golf for two including cart.
Sam's Club, Conroe TX, has donated $25 in merchandise.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands TX, is donating 4 reserved tickets for one Houston Symphony Series Performing Arts Event from the 2009 Performing Arts Series.
Hilton Houston Post Oak, Houston TX, has donated One Weekend Night's Stay.
The Hotel Limpia, Fort Davis TX, has donated One Room One Night for Two People.
Brake Check, San Antonio TX, has donated a $50 Gift Card.
Magique Golf, Tempe AZ, has donated coupons for our goodie bags.
River Ridge Golf Club, Sealy TX, has donated one 18-hole green fee and half the cost of a cart.
Hotel Paisano, Marfa TX, has donated 1 night in an original historic room.
Lindsay's Grandma & Grandpa have donated a stuffed Brown Bear and a Brown Bear Book, a Pink Tool Kit, 2 Golf Picture Frames, a 3-pc canvas Tourister set and an "I Love Golf" shelf sitter.
James Coney Island, Houston TX, donated (2) $10 trade certificates for their restaurants.
Skeeter's Mesquite Grill, Houston TX, donated a $25 Gift Card.
Houston Airport Marriott, Houston TX, has donated a "Stay for Breakfast" package.
Sam Houston Race Park, Houston TX, has donated a race park box for 4 and 4 official racing programs.
Cash Donations:
Cleveland Radio Shack/C & E Electronics, Cleveland TX.
K's Humble Yamaha, Humble TX.
Northside Lexus, Houston TX.
Ronald & Tommie Folk, Santa Fe TX.
Teresa Trull, Spring TX.
Crosby Motel, Crosby TX.
Hector's Mexican Restaurant, Crosby TX.
We are leaving the details from last year's tournament for you below.
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Our 8th annual charity golf tournament and auction took place on Saturday October 6, 2007 at Oakhurst Country Club in Porter TX. Registration began at 7:00 a.m. in spite of the rain but shotgun start was delayed.
Channel 2 Houston (KPRC) meteorologist Anthony Yanez was there with Owen Conflenti, Joel Eisenbaum and Winston Duchin. Anthony gave the golfers the forecast for the tournament. He said there would be one more shower before it cleared. He was right except he did not say it would rain cats and dogs. The Channel 2 team brought some t-shirts and caps with them as a donation. Thanks to all of you and we are looking forward to next year.
Starbucks provided coffee for the golfers and volunteers. And our lunch this year, was catered by Mo's Barbecue in Humble and sponsored by Sundance Builders in Montgomery TX. The coffee and the barbecue were outstanding. We appreciate these sponsors.
Bruce McCrary was our auctioneer. He was so much fun. He donated 4 candle holders that he auctioned off...each one was offered as the "only one he had".
AND THE WINNERS ARE.....
FIRST PLACE - A 3-man team consisting of Rick Bryant, Scott Bryant and Chris McCrary.
SECOND PLACE - Another 3-man team consisting of Al Jamail, Rick Cade and Roy Langley.
THIRD PLACE - The team consisting of Dr. Dale Introligator, Ben Glover, Franci Betancourt and Karen Harrison.
THE LONGEST DRIVE WINNER - LeeAnn Kaleh golfing with the Enterprise team.
CLOSEST TO THE PIN WINNER - Franci Betancourt who was on the third place team.
OUR FINAL PLACE WINNERS - Robert Snogles, Kevin Riley, Patrick Strike and Tony Baus. They voted for their worst player and he received the 45-minute golf lesson donated by Aurora Kirchner-McClain at Oakhurst Golf Club. (We won't post the name unless you tell us to!)
The trophies were once again donated by Mr. Ed Welling at Kingwood Laser Graphics in Kingwood TX. Our thanks to Mr. Welling.
Continental Airlines once again donated 2 round trip airline tickets for our raffle. The drawing was held during dinner after the golf tournament. Terrie Tillman with Continental Airlines drew the lucky ticket. It belonged to Tammy Martin of Porter TX. Thank you to all who participated.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS SHOWN BELOW. WE ENCOURAGE OUR SUPPORTERS TO ALSO SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Our SILVER TEDDY BEARS are shown below.
Welcome back to Colorado Lining International for their second year as a Silver.
A new addition as a Silver is GSE GeoSport Surfaces. They are bringing a second team in from GSE Installation Division who has participated as a Silver in the past.
Welcome back to Al and Sheryl Jamail. Their Silver is "In Memory of Jared", their son.
GSE Dealer Network returns as a Silver for the fourth year. Thanks to David Leggett.
Our first golfer registered this year was David Padilla. He didn't let the rain stop him from playing either.
Our Hole Sponsorships are shown below:
Miller Transporters in Channelview TX
Joe's Crab Shack in Houston TX
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists in Sugar Land TX
Beasley Tire Service - Houston, Inc. in Houston TX
George Phillips & Son Contractors in Houston TX
Outlaw Plastics, Inc. in Deer Park TX
Lou Phillips at Getch-Sum Racing in Deer Park TX
Red Robin - America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits in Houston TX
Kevin J. O'Brien, DC in Humble TX
Our in-kind sponsors shown below in green came in steadily. However, the in-kind sponsors that came rushing in the last few days are shown below in blue. On Thursday before the tournament, Lisa Maricle (our Louisiana representative and the District Volunteer Coordinator for Louisiana) came in with her truck loaded with donations. She came back on Friday (and spent the night) with another truck load. The donations that came in from Louisiana are shown below in red. All these items were used as door prizes or included in our silent auction or our live auction:
Candles Plus in Shepherd TX donated ceramic Momma Teddy Angel and 3 Baby Bears.
Linda Smith in DeRidder LA donated an Apron Windsock, a Fitz & Floyd Candle, a Collectible Plate and Figurine.
Nifty 50's Gift Shop in DeRidder LA donated a Chrysler/Plymount Steering Wheel Clock.
Lisa and Anthony Maricle in Merryville LA donated a Honey Bears Figurine. Lisa also donated a handmade quilt.
Twigberries in DeRidder LA donated a gift wrapped package which held a Porcelain Angel Light.
Country Flower & Candle Shop in Shepherd TX donated a Pair of Ceramic Angels.
A child's stuffed rocking horse came in as an anonymous donation. Our thanks go out to the donor.
Hooks Big D Corral in DeRidder LA donated a collectible Middleton Doll.
Ideal Drugs in DeRidder LA donated a Walt Disney collectible Mickey Mouse "Ultimate Patriot".
Curious Cargo in DeRidder LA donated a Golf Mugs Gift Set.
Heather at Collections of Country in DeRidder LA donated a $10 Gift Certificate.
Sweet Dreams Boutique in DeRidder LA donated a set of Antique Picture Frames.
America's Finest Flowers & More in DeRidder LA donated a Birdhouse with Weathervane.
Thomas McMahon in Evans LA donated a Magnifying Wall Mount Lighted Mirror.
Wal-Mart in DeRidder LA donated $150 in merchandise.
Disney donated 2 complimentary 1-day tickets.
The Gaskins in Porter TX donated a pair of cowboy statues, a beach painting and a sky & seascape painting.
Virginia McMillan of Plum Grove TX donated a battery operated hand mixer and a fiber optic lamp with clock.
Lindsay's Mom donated a Houston Astros cap autographed by Jose Cruz, a book titled "True Friends", a book titled "Safe In the Shepherd's Arms" and a ladies' vanity set.
Academy Sports & Outdoors in Spring TX donated a $25 gift card.
Newport Golf Club in Crosby TX donated a round of golf for 4 with the use of 2 carts.
Lawrence (former Houston Oiler) and Margaret Elkins of Brownwood TX donated reproductions of several of the early Houston Oilers and an original autographed football card of Larry Elkins.
Mark Sather of Huffman TX donated a Texas Longhorn package consisting of an umbrella, towel, putter cover, repair tool and cap, 3 dozen Ben Hogan Hawk Golf Balls, a men's olive Docker's golf shirt and Nike pullover, a Nike umbrella and navy pullover, a maroon Greg Norman pullover and 2 men's navy Adidas Climacool golf shirts.
The Ark Christian Bookstore in Cleveland TX donated a book titled "Experiencing God with Your children".
Easy Street Florist in Cleveland TX donated a bath and body basket.
Melissa and Robert Davis in Grangerland TXdonated a Swarovski Crystal Bear necklace.
Hooter's in Humble TX donated a gift certificate for a wing party for 25 people.
EmbroidMe in Kingwood TX donated a $50 gift card.
Dr. Dale Introligator, DDS in Kingwood TX donated a HUGE stuffed Teddy Bear, a 9" LCD TV with DVD/CD player and 2 dental bleaching kits.
On the Park in Kingwood TX donated a HUGE stuffed Duckie.
Larry and Linda Stachowiak in Huffman TX donated a handmade mirrored cross Shadowbox. Larry also got his dad to donate 4 homemade apple cakes.
Cedar Landing in Huffman TX donated a $10 dining card.
Brown's Golf World in Humble TX donated a $50 gift certificate.
Kingwood Cove Golf Club in Kingwood TX donated a round of golf for 4.
Sanctuary Golf Club in Huffman TX donated a round of golf for 4.
Aurora Kirchner-McClain at Oakhurst Golf Club in Porter TX donated a gift certificate for a 45-minute golf lesson.
The Texas Gourmet in Houston TX donated a Jalapeno Jelly Gift Set.
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q in Spring TX donated BBQ Buck$ and Sauce.
Cathie Southwell in Porter TX donated 1 Tupperware canister, a Tupperware set of 3 "Take 5" containers and 2 packages of Tupperware spices.
Woodlands Golf Driving Range in Shenandoah TX donated two 1-Month Memberships.
Heather Jo Thomas of Baytown TX (one of Lindsay's Kids) donated an RCA portable cd/cassette player.
Wal-Mart (College Park) in Conroe TX donated a $25 gift card.
Cypresswood Golf Club in Spring TX donated a round of golf for 4.
Oakhurst Golf Club in Porter TX donated a Texas A&M cap, a Texas A&M visor, a University of Texas cap and a box of golfballs.
Kroger Corporate in Shenandoah TX donated 10 cases of water.
Brookshire Bros. in New Caney TX donated $40 in merchandise.
Wanda Clements in Cleveland TX donated a handmade Cowgirl Quilt.
Starbucks in Kingwood TX is also donating 2 mugs, 2 pkgs of coffee and 2 pkgs of chocolate.
Sam Houston Race Park has donated 2 gift certificates each good for 4 box seats, admission and program.
Carmelo's continues their support by donating a $50 Gift Certificate.
Magic Island also continues their support by donating a gift certificate for dinner and a show for 2.
Redman Cajun Grill in Cleveland TX has donated a $10.00 gift certificate.
Brookshire Brothers in Cleveland TX has donated a gift certificate good for $25 in merchandise.
Little Caesar's Pizza in Cleveland TX has donated 2 Gift Certificates each good for 2 free cheese or pepperoni pizzas.
Scott Hammond from Plum Grove TX has donated a "Golfer Lamp". This is one the bidders will fight over. Really cute!!!
We are really excited to announce the participation of Callaway Golf. They are donating 1 wood, 1 putter, a box of HX Hot golf balls and a Warbird golf bag.
Arnold's Signs in Cleveland TX has donated a beautiful wooden plaque.
Randy's Shoe & Saddle in Cleveland TX has donated 2 ladies' western style vests.
Cowgirl Cleaners in Cleveland has donated a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt.
Unique Antiques & Gifts in Splendora has donated a "Texas Candelabra" and an arrangement titled "Butterly Flowers".
Golden Corral in Cleveland TX has donated 1 buffet with a drink.
Golf Galaxy, The Woodlands TX, has donated to (2) complimentary introductory lessons.
Tomball Country Club, Tomball TX, has donated a round of golf for 4 along with 2 carts. Our thanks to Blair Kline.
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston TX, has donated a Friday or Saturday overnight stay with breakfast for two.
Artistic Stitches, Humble TX, has donated a Gund "Snugapuff" Bear Pillow.
Rob Johnson, GSE Lining Technology Human Resources, Houston TX, has donated 6 coolers, 1 digital tire air pressure gauge, 4 beverage bottles and 4 portable speakers for MP3/CD players. Our sincere thanks to a really big supporter.
The Houston Texans, Houston TX, has donated a Houston Texan's Pennant, a Power Towel, a Yearbook, T-shirts and an autographed action photo of Anthony Weaver.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has donated a beautiful coffee table book titled "Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol". Senator Hutchison has also autographed the book for you.
Brian & Holly Culpepper of Denham Springs LA has donated a lead crystal teddy bear. With the Teddy Bear being our logo, this one will be fought over.
Larry and Helen McMillan of Plum Grove TX has donated a unique wooden teddy bear puzzle created by Carl Hickman of Cleveland TX. They have also donated 2 "United We Stand" plaques, a musical Fishing Bear Fountain and a electric mini chopper. They are also adding a musical shelf-sitter teddy bear.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, St. Louis MO, has donated $10 in Cub Cash.
IHOP, Glendale CA, has donated a Guest Ticket good for up to $15.00.
Sam's Club, Conroe TX, has donated $25.00 in merchandise.
Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown, Houston TX, has donated a "Weekend Night Stay for Two".
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston TX, has donated a "Family Pack" which is comprised of 8 Complimentary Admission Coupons.
Mariposa Ranch Bed & Breakfast, Brenham TX, has donated a Gift Certificate good for a free second night when buying one night.
Brake Check, San Antonio TX, has donated a $75 Gift Card.
Houston Golf Association, Humble TX, has, for the 3rd year in a row, donated 12 Good-Any-Day passes to the 2008 Shell Houston Open.
Old MacDonald's Farm, Humble TX, has submitted our FIRST in-kind donation of 6 passes.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands TX, has donated 4 reserved tickets for one Houston Symphony Series Peforming Arts Event from the 2008 Performing Arts Series.
If you don't play golf and you don't have an auction item to donate, remember that you can make a cash donation.
Our FIRST cash donation has come in from W.L. Crane Repair in Baytown TX who returns to support us.
James Henry of LaPorte TX is making a cash donation in support of our event and the Foundation.
We have also received a request for our FIRST tickets to attend the dinner and auction only. Get yours today.
As our support and sponsors come in, we will post to this page. In the meantime, we are leaving the information from 2006 for you to enjoy.
Unfortunately, a Title Sponsor for 2007 did not come in. However, it's never too early to think about 2008. If you would like more information, just contact us.