Fun Events for a Cause

Where else can you go miniature golfing and help improve graduation rates in the Quad Cities? The answer is the 2012 Putt-A-Round! The Big Brothers Big Sisters Putt A Round promises to be another week of fun while helping area youth. Sponsored again this year by Wells Fargo Bank, Iowa, the Putt A Round is one of BBBS' key community "friendraisers" helping to raise important funds to support one-to-one mentoring programs in the Quad Cities. Over the seven year history of the tournament, a total of $210,000 has been raised to support one-to-one mentoring programs orchestrated by our organization.

Proceeds from the tournament are used to underwrite the safety and quality of one-to-one mentoring relationships between an vulnerable child and a positive consistent adult volunteer. Research shows that an adult who had a positive and consistent adult mentor as a child is more likely to graduate high school and college, have steady employment, healthy relationships and volunteer in thier community.

Speficially, proceeds are used for the recruitment, screening, background checks, enrollment, matching, match support and assessments of child/adult mentoring relationships. This year, we expect to match and support over 1,200 matches!

What is the Putt A Round?

Click here to view the event PSA http://youtu.be/m6nQDvnp-Rk

The Putt A Round is our version of a charity golf tournament with a few unique twists:

The tournament is held indoors within the RiverCenter (Mississippi Hall)!
Each participant will recieve a putter and pick out their very own colored ball!
The course is comprised of 21 custom built mini-golf holes, each created by area businesses. (You know, like the ones you use to play as a kid- but better!)
The "tournament" keeps score of each foursome, with the high and low team scores recieving unique achievement awards.
The tournament includes prizes, contests, food, a full bar, great music and fellowship.

When is it and how do I sign up?

The "tournament" is held over two days, January 19th and 20th. Shifts are available over the lunch hour, late afternoon and after hours.

Cost is $20 player/$80 per team. Entry includes: 21 holes of golf, food, prizes, music and fun! Beverages are available for purchase. Organize your co-workers for a lunch or after hours team building; meet up with your friends or family after work; put a team together from your service club; professional organization or church.

Available Shifts:

Thursday, January 19th

11:30am-1:00pm 3:30-5:30pm 5:30-7:00pm 7:30-9:00pm (Budweiser/The Network Young Professional Shift)

Friday, January 20th

11:30am-1:00pm 3:30-5:00pm 5:30-7:00 pm.

registration flier here.

ISSUE A CHALLANGE! challenge another department or company to a "putt off"! BBBS will work with you to coordinate a special challenge for your company. Conact Emily Jepsen ejepsen@bbbs-mv.org (563) 323-8006 for more information.

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