SCC Educational Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual 'Tee Off for Athletes' Tournament

News from the Solano Community College (SCC) Education Foundation:

The Solano Community College (SCC) Education Foundation, in conjunction with SCC’s Athletics Department and Boosters Club, proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Golf Invitational Tee Off for Athletes fundraiser on Friday, October 3, at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo.

The tournament supports seven different collegiate sports teams and the Sports Medicine program. Half of team budgets come from fundraising, and without community support, the teams would cease to exist. Every team will benefit from the tournament including: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, softball, swimming/diving, and women’s volleyball.

“Our goal this year is to surpass the past years’ totals. All support will benefit our championship teams,” explained Curt Johnston, SCC Educational Foundation executive director. “The enrichment athletics programs offer students on and off the court/field makes a significant difference in their college careers and their lives. Supporting athletics by golfing at a beautiful course is a win-win for donors and student athletes.”

The Foundation and Boosters are seeking golfers, sponsors and in-kind donations to make this tournament successful. Golfing costs $150 per golfer and includes greens fees, cart, lunch, awards dinner and auction.

Non-golfing guests can attend the awards dinner and auction for $65. Sponsorship opportunities vary from $150 for tee sponsors up to $10,000 for presenting sponsor.

Some exciting prizes being featured in a raffle drawing include a Nike Covert Tour Driver, Nike Core Method Putter, and Footjoy DNA Shoes. Golfers will also have a shot at a $20,000 cash prize in a hole-in-one contest.

Interested golfers and sponsors can gather more information about the tournament or can register online at www.foundation.solano.edu/golf2014.

For more information, please contact Curt Johnston, SCCEF executive director, at curt.johnston@solano.edu or 707-864-7177.

About Solano Community College Educational Foundation

Solano Community College Educational Foundation (SCCEF) is an independent, non-profit corporation established in 1985 to maintain, expand and enhance the educational excellence of Solano Community College. The Foundation links community organizations, businesses, alumni, funding sources,retirees and staff to advancethe College commitment to transforming students’ lives.

The Foundation supports its mission and its dedication to excellence in education through a wide range of programs and the generosity of people and businesses throughout Solano County, the city of Winters, and beyond. The Foundation is a vital and active force, ensuring that the resources are in place now and into the future to support this outstandinginstitution that has touched the lives of over 650,000 people.