Central Oregon students benefit from one of the region’s favorite pastimes
Thanks to the generosity of many of Central Oregon’s premier golf courses, a limited number of half-price rounds will be available to the public (on-line only) at www.golfforschools.org beginning May 1 Courses will donate 100 percent of the event’s proceeds to your local students through the education foundations for Bend-La Pine Schools, Redmond School District, Crook County and Jefferson County Schools. Course vouchers will be redeemable from May 29 – June 10 (some restrictions may apply – see website for details).
2012 Participating Courses:
Awbrey Glen
Brasada Ranch
Crooked River Ranch
Eagle Crest
Juniper
Meadow Lakes
Prineville Country Club
Pronghorn (Nicklaus Course)
River’s Edge
Sunriver Resort (Meadows & Woodland Courses)
Tetherow
The fundraiser was spearheaded by Mark Amberson of Awbrey Glen Golf Course and Steve Lelli, a board member of the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools. To date, the event has raised approximately $40,000 in support of K-12 public education!
For more information about the Golf for Schools fundraiser and to purchase discounted golf rounds, please visit www.golfforschools.org or call event coordinator, Heather Vihstadt, at the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools at 541-355-5660.
About the Education Foundation-
The Education Foundation for the Bend-La Pine schools is an independent, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded by parents, concerned citizens, civic and business leaders, and educators who believe that a vibrant public school system is essential to the social and economic well-being of our community. Since 2003, the Foundation has provided over $1,000,000.00 in support to our teachers, classrooms and youth through Activity Fee Scholarships, Classroom Grants and other Special Projects/Initiatives. For more information please visit: www.bendlapineschoolsfoundation.org.
