Rotary Club of Jackson-Old Hickory Golf Tournament to Promote Literacy and Education Initiatives for Children Throughout Madison County
Jackson, TN – August 16, 2024 – The Rotary Club of Jackson-Old Hickory is pleased to announce its upcoming “Read the Greens: Literacy Golf Tournament” on Thursday, September 5th at 12:00 p.m. at Woodland Hills Golf & Country Club. This annual event is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and provides critical support to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and other important educational initiatives in Madison County.
“I am very pleased to announce that online registration is now open! We offer every member multiple ways to participate, whether you are an avid golfer or just want to support our cause.” – Club President Clint Beilke
A swing for literacy: The golf tournament plays a critical role in improving reading skills for children throughout Madison County by funding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This program ensures that every child has access to books from birth, fostering a lifelong love of reading. Our goal is to raise at least $4,000 annually through this event so we can continue and potentially expand our support of this important program.
Support Rotary Heart and Sole: In addition to literacy, the Rotary Club of Jackson-Old Hickory is also dedicated to meeting the basic needs of our community’s children through the Rotary Heart and Sole initiative. This program provides new socks and shoes to each child in a designated school, visiting a different school each year. With a fundraising goal of $30,000 for each school, this initiative ensures that children have the essentials they need to be successful in their education.
Start of Education and Literacy Month: The golf tournament also marks the start of our month-long focus on education and literacy in September. We invite the public to participate in the following events:
- 16 September, 12:00: Keynote speech by Dr. Donald W. Comer – Lane College interim president will address education and literacy in Jackson-Madison County and beyond. (Rotary Club meeting)
- 23 September, 12:00: Board for Basic Education and Literacy – Featuring Dr. Marlon King, Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent, Dr. Richard Bloomer, University of Memphis Lambuth COO/Dean, and Seth Hardin, Jackson State Community College Recruitment Director. (Rotary Club meeting)
- 30 September, 18:00: Community Connections: Empowerment through Education – A networking event at the UT Martin Jackson Center featuring speeches from UT Martin and Jackson State Community College leadership on the topic of basic education and literacy. (Rotary Club Social)
These events are designed to be interesting, informative and open to the public, providing valuable insights and opportunities for the community to get involved in supporting education.
Join us: We encourage everyone – whether a golfer, sponsor, or community member who cares about education – to get involved in this important event. By participating in our golf tournament or one of our September events, you are directly contributing to the betterment of our community and ensuring that every child has the resources they need to succeed.
For more information about registering, sponsoring or volunteering for the golf tournament as well as our Education and Literacy Month events, visit our website at https://jacksonoldhickoryrotary.org/ or contact [email protected].
About the Rotary Club of Jackson-Old Hickory: The Rotary Club of Jackson-Old Hickory is committed to our community through various service projects and initiatives. We are committed to improving the literacy, education, and overall well-being of the residents of Jackson and Madison County.
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Our goal is to make this event a huge success, not just for fun, but to ensure we continue to have a meaningful impact on our community. Your participation, whether through playing, sponsoring or volunteering, makes this possible.
Here’s how you can participate:
Volunteer: For just $10, you can volunteer and enjoy a meal while ensuring that all funds raised go directly to our club’s initiatives and charities.
Form a team: Gather three friends, colleagues, or potential Rotarians and sign up as a team. It’s a great way to enjoy the day and contribute to our mission.
Sponsor a team: If golf isn’t your thing, consider sponsoring a local first responder team, a high school golf team, or the leaders of a local nonprofit organization.
Individual golfer: Want to play but don’t want to worry about team building? No problem – register as an individual golfer and we’ll put you together!
Sponsor a golfer: Can’t make it but want to support? Sponsor a high school student, a first responder, or even a friend who would like to play.
Sponsor a hole: For $250, you can proudly place your company name and logo on one of the holes – a great way to show your support and gain visibility.
Lunch sponsor: Help cover the $750 cost of the meal and ensure more funds go directly to our causes and charities.
Drinks cart sponsor: Sponsor the beverage cart for $750 and keep our golfers refreshed while supporting our initiatives.
Corporate sponsor: For $1,000 you will receive a corporate four-person team with team, hole sponsor and mention in print and digital materials.
We have even more options available, so if none of these suit your needs, just let us know how you’d like to participate and we’ll make it happen!
Here is a brief overview of the scope of the registration:
- $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome: Includes golf, drinks, on-course snacks, range balls, lunch, awards and a goodie bag.
- Mulligans & Green Tees: $20 per golfer – test your skills in competitions like the 150-yard marker on hole 9 and the 50-50 challenge!
Event schedule:
- Lunch and registration: 12:00 pm
- Shotgun start: 13:00
- Competitions: Closest to the pin, hole-in-one, longest drive – all on the course!
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