BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament Recap | Eastern North Carolina Now

Golf Tournament a fundraising success

 The PotashCorp-Aurora BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament, held on Oct. 16 at the Washington Yacht and Country Club, was a remarkable fundraising success, netting more than $16,000 that will be used for the sole purpose of providing emergency grants for students in financial need.

 "Without the support of the community we would not have been able to generate these funds, which will directly benefit students who need help," says BCCC Foundation Executive Director Serena Sullivan. "Emergency grants are provided to cover tuition, fees, and books when a student faces unforeseen challenges such as health issues, the loss of a family member, or loss of employment. We don't want those circumstances to be compounded by having to drop out of school for financial reasons."

 The fundraising total, which was significantly higher than recent years of the tournament, was made possible by local businesses who sponsored the tournament or donated raffle items. Sullivan says the number of items raffled increased to more than 50.

 Participation in the tournament itself was also strong, with 20 teams of four golfers competing. The teams were flighted based on each golfer's handicap.

 In the Championship Flight, the winning team was Cornell McGill, Sam Leggett, Tim Satchell, and Willie Wilson; and second place went to Ben Cole, Charlie Rasmussen, Paul Manning, and Tom Ross. In the First Flight, the winning team was Bill Wall, Jeff Larson, John Hudson, and Tom Haislett; and second place went to Andy Franklin, Davey Toler, Eric Slade, and Steve Beckel. In the Second Flight, the winning team was Henry Stancill, Mark Jungers, Mickey Knox, and Reggie Beamon; and second place went to Holden Cox, Jim Challis, Shawn Carter, and Wes Williams. Prizes were also awarded for Closest to the Pin on holes 5, 10, 13, and 15.

 The major sponsors of the tournament were PotashCorp-Aurora, Lee Chevrolet-Buick, Park Boat Company, Rod Cantrell CFP, CenturyLink, First South Bank, JKF Architecture, P & G Manufacturing, Tayloe Hospital Pharmacy, Tideland EMC, Trader Construction Co., Tri-County Telecom, Vidant Beaufort Hospital, and the Vidant Medical Center Community Training Center.

 Ted Clayton, BCCC Welding Instructor, made the trophies for the event.

 For more information about the BCCC Foundation, contact Sullivan at 252-940-6326 or Serena.Sullivan@BeaufortCCC.edu.

 Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.