Representatives of BFI Canada with Olds College student volunteers
Call it the beginning of a winning streak. For the second year in a row, the annual Olds College Fall Golf Classic was blessed by sunny skies as golfers assembled yesterday at the Olds Central Highlands Golf Course to help generate important funding for Olds College Broncos Athletics.
While record temperatures were being logged across the province, 144 golfers, 70 student volunteers and over 30 staff and alumni gathered to help generate $40,263 in funding for the Olds College Opportunities Fund, which in turn will help support the career goals of Olds College Broncos athletes.
“Life as a College fundraiser has been a little trickier in the time since the Alberta economic engine cooled,” said Jordan Cleland, Vice-President of Advancement at Olds College. “However, the vast majority of our long-term friends came through for us. We also went out and made some new friends and had 144 participants with a waiting list as of 2 weeks ago — and fully subscribed our sponsorship 3 weeks ago. I can’t begin to describe how pleased I am with this support.”
After a 9 a.m. breakfast, golfers gathered for a shotgun start. Throughout the 18-hole competition, there were numerous side contests ranging from Hole-in-One to Most Accurate Drive. Participants were greeted at every hole by helpful Broncos athletes, whose presence helped illustrate the importance of support for the Fall Golf Classic.
“It was great to witness the interaction between our sponsors, guests and our student athletes,” said Greg Lendvay, Director of Health and Wellness at Old College. “It was instantly obvious that our students truly understand and appreciate the support this event generates, and our guests realize that these activities genuinely generate support for real people who will learn many life skills through their pursuit of athletics.”
Cleland and Lendvay were also quick to credit BFI Canada, title sponsor for the 2009 Olds College Fall Golf Classic, who are in the second year of their three-year term as primary sponsor. “BFI Canada have become an important partner,” said Cleland. “And we look forward to golfing with them under sunny skies next year as well.”
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