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Valspar Championship & First Tee’s come together with Footjoy Video
Valspar Championship makes an impact at Chi Chi campus and with First Tee students


Program Spotlight: The First Tee Summer Camp



The First Tee program receives $40,311 gift from Valspar Championship proceeds


The First Tee of Clearwater featured on National Television

Student Spotlight: The First Tee participants enjoy once again the opportunity to be inside the ropes as Valspar Championship standard bearers


Event Spotlight: Chi Chi surprises guests at Chi Chi Pro Am event raising a net $164,000 for educational programs






Foundation supporters volunteer at the Valspar Championship Michelob Ultra 19th Club


The First Tee beneficiary of the annual Mary Lou Edwards Memorial Golf Tournament



Students enjoy their Holiday Party at Celebration Station
On the last day before the Holiday break Academy students spent the afternoon with endless rides on go-karts, playing games and soaking each other on the bumper boats at Celebration Station! This annual end of the year get together allows our students, teachers and supporters a wonderful opportunity to spend time together outside of the classroom. Special thanks to Bill, Whitney and Hayden Hurter who help plan and fund the event. A big thank you to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Chi Chi Rodriguez Ladies’ Golf Association, East Lake Woodlands Women’s Golf Association and Club Members, Nielsen and all of our wonderful volunteers who give time and donations. Each student goes home with a gift and goodies following an afternoon of fun!
Event Spotlight: Music ‘n Mistletoe Holiday Fundraiser takes place at Amalie Arena
On December 19th, the Foundation celebrated the Holiday season with our 3rd Music ‘n Mistletoe event at the Amalie Arena. Board Members, sponsors and their guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, Live Auction and Program in the Firestick Grill before heading to their VIP seats in the arena for the new Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL show. Co-Chairs Phil & Melanie Powell and Bill & Mikki Wickett proudly announce the event netted approximately $110,300. Funds raised support the $909,000 yearly education budget serving our mission to educate and assist at-risk children using the golf course as a living classroom. Thank you Tom & Mary James and Bob & Debbie Basham for co-hosting this amazing event and to our sponsors who help continue our mission of preparing students for the game of life!
Co-Chair Bill Wickett receives a holiday gift from 7th grader Katrina
Co-Hosts Tom & Mary James
Baystar Restaurant Group’s guests Foundation Board Vice Chairman Frank Chivas, Karson Chivas, Jayme Chivas, Karla Mallah, Ashley Messingschlager, Cody Chivas and Ben Mallah
Co-Chairs Phil & Melanie Powell