Commemorating the memory of the founding members of the Lennox Head Lions Club, who originally initiated The John Mitchell Memorial Golf Event as a major fundraiser, the annual golf tournament will take place on Sunday, 16 August at the Byron Bay Golf Course.
They are calling on all golfers to come and take part in the fun event that will aim to raise $20,000 to be distributed between the local Westpac Helicopter Service and Byron Bay’s Fletcher Street Cottage.
‘Both these organisations play pivotal roles in the welfare of our communities with the Westpac Helicopter in numerous local rescue missions, while Fletcher Street Cottage co-ordinates an expanding role of protecting vulnerable women during increasingly difficult economic times. They also provide meals and emergency accommodation for the disadvantaged. These are truly two deserving recipients which seriously need our support,’ organisers told The Echo.
Can you be a business sponsor?
They have a number of sponsors on board but sill have one Platinum Sponsorship , two Gold, and five Silver to be taken up.
‘We need substantially more support to meet our giving objectives of $20,000,’ they said.
If you are moved to commit, please contact Wayne Blackie on 0403 196 621 or Derek Audus on 0418 971 902.
Book your spot
The event begins at 12 noon and is a four-person Ambrose -style game with free lunch and masses of novelty prizes throughout various holes on the course.
‘So, come on all you avid golfers. Join us for a fabulously fun day, get some enjoyable exercise while supporting two admirable local charitable organisations. Yes, it’s $240 for a team of four and you can reserve your spot by contacting the Byron Bay Pro Shop on 6685 6470. Please be quick as the 30 team slots
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