Regents Plan 2nd Annual Golf Classic
Proceeds to Benefit Financial Aid Fund
(Spring 2008 Newsletter)
On Monday, June 2, 2008, Thomas Aquinas College's Board of Regents
will present the 2nd Annual Thomas Aquinas College Golf Classic.
The event will be held at the prestigious and beautiful Sherwood
Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California. Designed by Jack Nicklaus
and the site of Tiger Woods' Target Challenge Golf tournament, Sherwood
Country Club has an international reputation as a challenging but
"playable" golf course for every skill level.
The purpose of the Golf Classic is two-fold: first, to raise awareness
of the College throughout Southern
California; and second, to raise funds for financial aid for deserving
students in need of economic assistance to remain at the College.
Each year, the College must raise approximately $3 million in financial
aid funding, for all of which it relies on the generosity of devoted
friends and benefactors. The Regents, therefore, have undertaken
the Golf Classic in order to contribute in a substantial way to
this need.
The cost to play is $1,200 per person, and there are some sponsorships
still available. Registration the day of the event will begin at
10:00 a.m., and tee time will be at 11:30 a.m. The day will conclude
with refreshments, a buffet dinner, and an awards ceremony. Awards
will be presented for low gross team, low net team, individual low
net, and individual low gross. There will also be men's and women's
long drive prize opportunities as well as two hole-in-one, two closest-to-the-pin,
and putting contest awards.
James Scanlon, Chairman of the Board of Regents and Chairman and
CEO of Scanlon, Guerra, Burke Insurance Brokers in Woodland Hills,
says, "This is a wonderful opportunity to come out for a great
day of golf at a world-class venue in support of deserving students
at Thomas Aquinas College. We are blessed to have this unique institution
right here in Ventura County, one that is preparing young men and
women extraordinarily well for intellectual and moral leadership
in all walks of life. Last year we raised over $50,000 for these
students; this year we hope to double it!"
For information about the Golf Classic or sponsorship opportunities,
or to register for the event, please contact Robert Bagdazian at
the College at 805-525-4417 or rbagdazian@thomasaquinas.edu
-- Qtrly Newsletter, Spring 2008
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