26th Evans Scholars Golf Classic

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2 A Magical Scholar During her junior year at Michigan State University, Kirsten Gutowski decided to get hands on with her major hospitality management. She knew few internships would provide such real world experience in her chosen field than at Walt Disney World, the world s most visited tourist destination. In the pursuit of such an opportunity, Kirsten, a native of Canton, applied to the Disney College Program, which offers internships at Disney theme parks and resorts to college students from across the country and around the world. These programs also offer college classes taught through Disney University. There are several hospitality classes, as well as exploration classes available to all. The Evans Scholarship has helped me do this by encouraging me to branch out of my comfort zone. Living in a house with a diverse community has allowed me to ease into new situations without issue. It has prepared me to network and grow through people I meet and work with. Kirsten soon found herself en route to the sprawling central Florida resort and was given a job as a seater at the Liberty Tree Tavern, a popular eatery at Disney s Magic Kingdom theme park, frequented by hoards of hungry diners each day. Kirsten said the controlled chaos of working at The Happiest Place on Earth has helped her gain a better understanding of the hospitality industry. The skills she learned caddying at Meadowbrook CC and as an Evans Scholar at MSU have made her better equipped to handle the sometimes madding crowds that flood the theme park and the Liberty Tree Tavern. Working as a caddie really helped me open up to new people, Kirsten said. When I was 15 and just starting out at Meadowbrook, I did not know the members. They were all strangers to me. Over time, you get more comfortable with yourself and talking to strangers. Now, I can go up to any person at Disney and find something to talk to them about. I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without the Evans Scholars Program." - Kirsten Gutowski Kirsten s experience as a caddie and Evans Scholar, paired with internships at Disney and Baltimore Country Club, have helped her consider a unique career path -- she wants to work at country clubs with the hope of one day becoming a club general manager. It s like bringing the Evans Scholarship full circle, she said. Honestly, I never thought I would have wanted a career in country clubs when I was a caddie at 15, but I just can t seem to get away. I love the relationships you build and being better able to connect with the people you serve. It makes that magical moment that much better.

3 Chick s Dream What began as a dream for Charles Chick Evans in 1929 to send deserving caddies, like Kirsten, to college, has grown into the nation s largest college scholarship program for golf caddies. Currently, 870 students are enrolled at 18 universities across the nation, including 14 where the Foundation owns and operates a Scholarship House. In recent years, successful fundraising efforts have allowed leaders to grow the Program, with a goal of sending 1,000 caddies to college annually by the year Each Scholar goes through a comprehensive selection process and is evaluated on four main criteria academics, financial need, caddie record, and character and leadership. Evans Scholars are campus leaders in academics and extracurricular activities. The program boasts a cumulative GPA of 3.2 with a graduation rate over 95%. The Alumni, 10,000 strong, pay it forward each year in annual contributions. Last year alone over $8 million was donated back to the program. The state of Michigan ranks number two in scholarships awarded and funds raised. The Scholarship Houses at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan continue the excellent traditions of the program while preparing the young men and women for what lies ahead. So, we invite you to help keep Chick s dream alive by participating in Michigan s premier golf event The Evans Scholars Golf Classic. We can t wait for the Golf Classic see you there! - Robert L. McMasters, Honorary Chairman We return to on Monday, July 13th for our 26th year. This first-class event offers a great opportunity to entertain clients, friends, and co-workers alike. Sponsorship and participation opportunities are available; see next page for further details. Over the past 25 years, the sponsors, players, staff, and volunteers have made this truly a special event. To date the Classic has raised over $700,000 and as we celebrate this year, our goal is to exceed $800,000. EVANS SCHOLARS GOLF CLASSIC P.O. Box 91 Farmington, MI esgolfclassic.com

4 Caddie s Notebook Amenities Each golfer receives a commemorative gift, locker room access, practice range, lunch, golf, caddie, snacks, beer, wine, hors d oeuvres, and dinner. Each participant will also have the opportunity to win premier raffle prizes and bid on high-end silent and live auction items. Format Two-Best-Ball of Four (Net). Each team will count the two lowest net scores of the four players for each hole. Handicaps will be calculated by using the information provided on player information forms, adjusted to the slope for Detroit GC and 90% allowance. In order to maintain a quick pace of play, we encourage those that are out of the hole to pick-up and move along to the green. Caddies To continue the tradition of walking and taking a caddie, the Classic employs over 150 caddies from around the area to participate in the event. Each player will be assigned a caddie based on the preference provided on the player information form. The caddie s base pay is included in the entry so please tip appropriately. Course Assignments North and South course assignments will be handled based upon Sponsorship Level and/or the team s previous year s assignment. To ensure a North Course assignment, enter at the Par Club level and above (first come, first served). Schedule of Events Golf 11:00 am Registration & Lunch 1:00 pm North Course Shotgun Start 1:30 pm South Course Shotgun Start Dinner Program 6:00 pm Cocktails & Hors d oeuvres Silent Auction Opens 6:30 pm Dinner 6:45 pm Awards 7:15 pm Live Auction Hamilton Road Detroit, MI Main: (313) detroitgolfclub.org Directions Questions? Contact Jon Norgard at jon@esgolfclassic.com or

5 Sponsorships Title Sponsor $25,000 Sixteen (16) golf tickets, eight (8) additional dinner tickets Exclusive Title sponsor as Your Name 26 th Evans Scholars Golf Classic One (1) Hole-In-One Membership for one (1) year in the Evans Scholars Par Club Presenting Sponsor $10,000 Twelve (12) golf tickets, six (6) additional dinner tickets Exclusive naming rights: 26 th Evans Scholars Golf Classic presented by Your Name Two (2) Eagle Memberships for one (1) year in the Evans Scholars Par Club Eagle Sponsor $7,500 Eight (8) golf tickets, four (4) additional dinner tickets Your Logo/Name placement on a commemorative golfer gift One (1) Eagle Membership for one (1) year in the Evans Scholars Par Club Birdie Sponsor $5,000 Eight (8) golf tickets, four (4) additional dinner tickets Your Logo/Name affiliated with your choice of (first come, first serve): Commemorative team photos Caddies One (1) Birdie Membership for one (1) year in the Evans Scholars Par Club Hole In One Sponsor $2,500 Four (4) golf tickets, two (2) additional dinner tickets Your Logo/Name placement on Hole-In-One prize package Bag Tag Sponsor $2,500 Four (4) golf tickets, two (2) additional dinner tickets Your Logo/Name placement on annual bag tag for all golfers Event Sponsor $2,500 Four (4) golf tickets, two (2) additional dinner tickets Your Logo/Name placement on your choice of (first come, first served): Practice Range, Lunch, Putting Contest, Sports Drink, Beverage Stations, Raffle & 52 Card Pick, Dinner, Silent & Live Auction Par Club Sponsor $2,000 Four (4) golf tickets All sponsorships include North Course assignments (first come, first served), appropriate signage, recognition in all materials, and an opportunity to include an item and/or marketing material in the participants giveaway bag. EVANS SCHOLARS GOLF CLASSIC P.O. Box 91 Farmington, MI esgolfclassic.com

6 Commitment Form Sponsorship Level Contribution Total Title $25,000 $ Presenting $10,000 $ Eagle $7,500 $ Birdie (Selection here) $5,000 $ Hole In One $2,500 $ Bag Tag $2,500 $ Event (Selection here) $2,500 $ Par Club $2,000 $ Foursome $1,600 $ Individual Golfer $400 $ Hole (North & South courses) $500 $ Dinner & Auction $50 $ Other (Auction/Raffle items, etc.) $ Thank you for participating in the 26th Evans Scholars Golf Classic. To guarantee your reservation, please return this form promptly and submit payments in the following manner: 1) 50% by April 15, 2015, 2) Balance by June 15, Please note: North & South course assignments will be based on Sponsorship Level/previous year s assignment Player Information Forms will be sent to you after this form has been processed Register online at Form of Payment Check Enclosed, payable to Evans Scholars Foundation VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover online Contact Information Name Company Address City, ST, Zip Phone ES Alumnus? Yes University Year WGA Director? Yes Return To Mail: Evans Scholars Golf Classic, Attn: Jon Norgard P.O. Box 91, Farmington, MI jon@esgolfclassic.com or Fax: Questions? Contact Jon Norgard at jon@esgolfclassic.com or EVANS SCHOLARS GOLF CLASSIC P.O. Box 91 Farmington, MI esgolfclassic.com