Annual Golf Tournament

Tee Off Time Again

Every year the Chamber holds its annual golf tournament, one of the two major fundraising events of the year. The tournament is open to all Chamber members and guests and is held at a member course.

Those interested in finding out more about the golf tournament may contact Golf Committee Chair, Karen Moore (Vanguard Travel Unlimited, Inc.) at kmoore@vanguard-travel.com or call 763-225-8747.

Twenty Sixth Annual Golf Tournament

North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce
Twenty Sixth Annual Golf Scramble
Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Rush Creek Golf Course,
Maple Grove, Minnesota

All The Fun Begins At 11 AM

The North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer our golf Tournament again this year. You have an opportunity to enjoy a day of golf and the ability to network with other business leaders from around the North Hennepin Area. This tournament begins at 11:00 AM with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.

To help speed play, reservations are limited to the first 144 member golfers and their guests. Our traditional scramble format opens the tournament up to all golfing abilities. Prizes are awarded to each member of the top teams. In addition, special events and contests are held on many of the holes throughout the day. Corporate sponsorships, hole sponsorships, foursomes and individual reservations are available. This tournament is known to sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today!

Eagle Sponsor $3,500

Eagle sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company to a select group of North Hennepin Area business leaders. Sponsorship includes:

A) Chamber Media Package

B) Special Clubhouse Signage

C) Four Rounds of Golf, Carts, Lunch & Dinner for Four

D) Company Name on all Golf Carts GPS.


Lunch  or Reception Sponsor $2,500

Lunch sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company to a select group of North Hennepin Area business leaders. Sponsorship includes:

A) Chamber Media Package

B) Special Clubhouse Signage

C) Four Rounds of Golf, Carts, Lunch & Dinner for Four


Birdie Sponsor $1,500

Birdie sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company to a select group of North Hennepin Area business leaders. Sponsorship includes:

A) Chamber Media Package

B) Hole Sponsorship Signage

C) Company Representatives at the Tee is Encouraged

D) Special Clubhouse Signage

E) Four Rounds of Golf, Carts, Lunch & Dinner for Five


Par Sponsor $1,000

Par sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company to a select group of North Hennepin Area business leaders. Sponsorship includes:

A) Chamber Media Package

B) Special Clubhouse Signage

C) Golf, Lunch & Dinner for One included.


Hole-In-One $700 (Plus Contest Insurance)

This sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company at one of four par 3 holes. Sponsorship includes:

A) Sponsor Arranges for Contest Insurance, and Prize(s)

B) Company Representatives at the Tees is Mandatory

C) Lunch & Dinner for Two included.


Mayor’s Challenge Sponsor $600

Mayor’s Putting Challenge sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company on the practice putting green. Sponsorship includes:

A) Mayor’s Practice Putting Green Sponsorship Signage

B) Company Representative at the Green is Encouraged

C) Includes Cash Prizes for Contest Winners

D) Lunch & Dinner for Two (Golf not included)


Driving Range Sponsor $500

Driving sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company to a select group of North Hennepin Area business leaders. Sponsorship include:

A) Player Clinic by PGA Professional Instructors

B) Company Representative on "Range" is Encouraged

C) Driving Range Signage

D) Lunch & Dinner for Two (Golf not included) 


Front or Back Nine Sponsor $500

Front or Back Nine sponsorship provides the opportunity for you to promote your company to a select group of North Hennepin Area business leaders. Sponsorship include:

A) Company Representative on "Nine" is Encouraged

B) Sponsorship Signage by the Beverage Station

C) Lunch & Dinner for One (Golf not included)
 

Hole Sponsor $275

Hole sponsorship provides you with the chance to participate in the tournament and promote your company to business leaders even if you don’t golf! Sponsorship includes:

A) Hole Sponsorship Signage

B) Company Representatives at the Tee is Encouraged

C) Lunch & Dinner for Two (Golf not included)


Hors d'oeuvres Sponsor $275

This sponsorship is for those of you who are not golfers, or you don’t know what to donate, but would still like to participate in this fantastic marketing and networking opportunity!

Spectators and Cash Donations are welcome! Cost includes:

A) Special Sponsor Signage

B) Dinner Only for One (Golf not included)


Club Sponsor $50 - $164

This sponsorship is for those of you who are not golfers, or you don’t know what to donate, but would still like to participate in this fantastic marketing and networking opportunity!

Spectators and Cash Donations are welcome! Cost includes:

A) Special Sponsor Signage

B) Dinner Only for One (Golf not included)


19th Hole Sponsor $??

Do you want your company to be recognized at the tournament? Why not consider a raffle donation as a fantastic marketing opportunity? Items can be donated by tournament sponsors, participants, non-participating members or non-members alike. Your donation of items for the Raffles and “Tee Bags” would include:

A) 155 items for the “Tee Bag” and or

B) Raffle Items valued at $35 plus


Foursome $660

Gather a foursome together and join in on the fun! Cost includes:

A) Four Rounds of Golf, Carts, Lunch/Dinner for Four


Individual Golfer $165

Individual golfers are welcome! We will assign you to a foursome. Cost includes:

A) One Round of Golf, Cart, Lunch & Dinner for One


Spectator-Networking Reception Dinner Networking $35

Spectators are welcome! For those of you who are not golfers, but would still like to participate in this fantastic Evening Networking Opportunity! Networking/Social Hour starts at 5 PM. Cost includes:

A) Dinner & Hors d'oeuvres for One (Cash Bar)


Golfer Amenities

A) Lunch and Dinner

B) Green Fees

C) Motorized Golf Carts with GPS

D) 1 Locker and Towel per Player

E) Warm-Up Bucket of Range Balls

F) Tournament Scoring

G) Bag Drop and Steward Services

H) “Tee Bag”

I) Recognition in Event Literature

J) Business Card Drawing


Don’t or Can’t Play? Volunteer!

A) All Day Volunteer: 9 AM to 9 PM

B) AM Volunteer: 9 AM to 1:30 PM

C) Late AM Volunteer: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

D) Afternoon Volunteer: 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM

E) PM Volunteer: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Proper Golf Attire Required: Collared Shirts, No Jeans or Jean Shorts, Soft Spikes Required. This is a rain or shine tournament, unless the course calls a rain out. In that case, a rain date will be scheduled. All Golf Cancellations Must Be Received June 1, 2008. Substitutes Welcome, No Refunds Will Be Provided For No Shows.

Sponsorships, Contributions, or Gifts to the North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expenses.

See Registration Form for Non-Member Pricing. Non-Member Pricing Applies When a Non North Hennepin Area Chamber Member is Paying for the Golf/Sponsorships.

Questions? Contact Golf Committee Chair Karen Moore (Vanguard Travel Unlimited, Inc.) at kmoore@vanguard-travel.com or call 763-225-8747.