George Fellows Memorial Golf Tournament
The George Fellows Memorial Golf Tournament is the Foundation's premier fundraising event. Started in 1998 and named after one of the Foundation's founders, the golf tournament is the perfect combination of philanthropy and friendly competition.
Last year's 2011 tournament was held May 20, at the beautiful Château Élan golf course and Winery in Braselton, GA and raised over $130,000 for the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation. Since 2000, the golf tournament has raised $800,000 for academic initiatives, Student programs and faculty/staff development.
Past results include: 2010 (Château Élan) $130,000; 2009 (Château Élan) $130,000; 2008 (Château Élan) $114,652; 2007 (Château Élan) $117, 000; 2006 (Château Élan) $110,000; 2005 (Château Élan) $ 87,200; 2004 (Château Élan) $82,785; 2003 (Château Élan) $75,000; 2002 (Eagle's Landing Country Club) $59,551; 2001 (Eagle's Landing) $48,070; 2000 (Eagle's Landing) $36,558; 1999 (Country Club of Roswell) $26,810; and 1998 (Country Club of Roswell) $26,420.
The 2012 Tournament will again be held at Château Élan on Friday, May 11, 2012.
Details are as follows:
8:30 a.m. Breakfast and registration
Driving range open
Auction and Raffle begin
10:30 a.m. Shotgun start
Lunch provided on course
3:30 p.m. Reception/Dinner provided by Fleming's
Awards & Prize Ceremony
Auction and Raffle continue
Master of Ceremonies, Dan Kamal, Radio voice of Atlanta Thrashers
Sponsorship levels include:
$5,000 - Presenting Sponsor
1) Four playing slots. 2) Four complimentary rooms at Château Élan Resorts for Friday evening, May 7th. 3) Eight exclusive invitations for players and their spouses/guest to attend presenting sponsors dinner at the Château Élan Winery after the reception. 4) Name published as a presenting sponsor with the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation logo prominently displayed on all event related printed materials. 5) Name placed on a sign at a hole (both courses).
$2,500 - Gold Sponsor
1) Four playing slots. 2) Special recognition at reception. 3) Name placed on a hole (both courses). 4) Discounted pricing on lodging at Château Élan for Friday, May 7th. 5) Name displayed on event programs.
$1,500 - Maroon Sponsor
1) Four playing slots. 2) Name placed on a sign at a hole ( one course). 3) Discounted pricing on lodging at Château Élan for Friday, May 7th. 4) Name displayed on event programs.
$500 - Hole Sponsor
1) Name placed on a sign at a hole. 2) Name displayed on event programs
$375 - Individual Participation
1) One playing slot.
Sponsorship opportunities and playing slots for both teams and individuals are available!
For more information or to obtain a registration brochure, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 678-891-2520 or email Jeffrey.Tarnowski@gpc.edu
