Chapter News & Announcements
  • Member/Guest Silent Auction Items

    One week stay in the Florida Keys
    Donated by Debbie Patten Riels - Value:  $3000

     

    Grove Park Inn Golf Divot and Ball Marker Set
    Donated by Anne Snyder - Value $35

     

    Matted Print, 9 x 11 - American Eagle
    Donated by Luanne Smith - Value $10

    Original Painting16 x 20 
    Donated by Luanne Smith- Value $20

     

    Original Pottery by Cyndie Mayer                                                                                                                      
    "The Porcelain Diva" - Value:  $100                                                                              

    20x 20 Original Artwork by Amy Noack 
      "North of Asheville No. 2" - Value:  $400

    Beaded Netting Necklace by Linda Lane 
                         Value $100   

    Hand Crocheted Felt Hat by Linda Lane  
                       Value $50 

    Original Pottery by Kathy Mack
      "Starry Starry Night" - Value $40

    Original Oil Painting Set by Pat Barratt 
    "Mountain to Sea" -  Set Value $  65                                                                                  

    Gift Basket of Golf Treats 
    Donated by First Bank, Asheville - Value $100

    18 Holes of Sunday Golf (for 2) at GPI with Jean & Karen
    Donated by Jean Ahrens and Karen Douthitt Value $420 

    Greens Fees and Cart for Two at Grove Park Inn                                              
    Donated by Grove Park Inn - Value $420                                                                   

     Greens Fees and Cart for Four at Reems Creek
     Donated by Reems Creek - Value $316

    Gift Card - Value $100
    Donated by HomeSource Builders, Asheville 

     


  • Community Service

      Completed Community Service 2024

      • Manna Foodbank - Fifteen energetic members of our league donated their morning on August 26 at Manna Foodbank.  They sorted through many stacks of bread and culled many cases of zucchini, all important tasks to help others in need.  More information about the Manna Food Bank can be found here
      • August 20 Play for PINK - Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate Diagnosis, New Technology, Knowledge) supports volunteers organizing sporting and lifestyle events to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Thank you to Kathy Wicker for spearheading our event; we even got a look behind the scenes as she and her grandchildren stuffed the goodie bags we received. Thank you, Kathy! It was a sea of pink as we recognized two of our own members who are survivors. President Cheri Kenyon announced that our group raised over $1000 for Play for P.I.N.K.!!! WOW!  More information about Play for Pink can be found here
      • Eblen Charities - On August 14 our league chapter donated 141 backpacks to school children in the greater Asheville area.  They were very happy to receive our donation!  Cheri K. got to participate in the distribution and see the happy faces of the children who received them. Thanks to all of you who contributed.  As of midday that day, Eblen had provided supplies to more than 500 school children.  More information about Eblen Charities can be found here.

      • Manna Food Bank - On July 9 our league chapter donated over 100 non-perishable food items to the Manna Food Bank, adding to the over 300 items donated during the 2023 season.  Thanks to all of you for your generosity to help end food insecurity in the Asheville Area.  More information about the Manna Food Bank can be found here.  We will also be gathering as a team on August 26 to volunteer our time on one of the shifts in the warehouse.

       

       


       

      • Eblen Charities - For the second year we'll be collecting new backpacks for Eblen Charities "Back To School" drive for the children of Asheville.  Members can bring new backpacks to league night on 7/23, 7/30, and 8/6.  More information about Eblen Charities can be found here.

       

      Completed Community Service 2023

      • Manna Food Bank -  On Monday, October 16, 15 members of our league volunteered at the Manna Food Bank.  We sorted through items donated at a food drive, and put labels on bags for bulk items distribution.  Thanks to everyone who participated!  More information about the Manna Food Bank can be found here
       
      • Transformation Village - During our September 12 League play and our Member Guest Tournament, we raised $3000 for Transformation Village, a women's and children's shelter in Asheville.   More information about Transformation Village can be found here.

       

      • Play for P.I.N.K. Night - On August 22, our league proudly raised $1,025 to be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  On that night we also honored 5 breast cancer survivors in our league.  Play for P.I.N.K. is dedicated to giving people with breast cancer longer lives and better outcomes, donating 100% of funds raised to breast cancer research.  More information about Play for P.I.N.K. can be found here.

       


      • Eblen Charities - Our generous league members donated 84 backpacks for children in the greater Asheville area!  For those children, the start of school will be a much better experience this year!  Way to go team!  More information about the Eblen Charities can be found here.



    • Past Social Events
      • Get Together for Putt-Putt and Laughs - Our 1st mid-season social at Salt Face Mule in Weaverville on July 28.  The rain couldn't dampen our fun time together!
      • Pre-Season Get Together- Many of our members met on March 2 to enjoy some wine and comradery at Bottle Riot in Asheville.

      • End of Year League Party - Our league got together at the Country Club of Asheville on October 24 to mix and mingle and enjoy a fun night together.
       

      • Deep River Band at Highland Brewery Sunday, 8/13 - Over 20 members plus family and friends joined our Asheville Chapter's Sharon Lewis and her band "Deep River" for 3 hours of fun and great music.

       


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