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Golfers “Tee Up” for
Shepherd Center
Co-chairmen Debbie Gross and Duncan Beard followed their successful
Tee-Off Party with a terrific tournament on Oct. 20 at Cherokee Town
and Country Club. Nearly 270 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on two
challenging courses.
In its 25th year, the Shepherd Center Cup raised $175,000 in net
proceeds for Shepherd Center Foundation’s Annual Fund.
After registering, golfers were presented great gifts: hats compliments
of NetJets; a sleeve of the new Bridgestone Tour B330 golf balls, compliments
of Bridgestone Golf; and a 60-degree Cleveland wedge.
For lunch, golfers enjoyed freshly grilled burgers and BBQ pork before
hitting the links. During the tournament, golfers took a quick break to
participate in a putting contest, compliments of Wings Air.
After play, golfers gathered in the clubhouse for a reception that
featured a gourmet feast and cocktails. Shepherd Center Foundation executive
director Scott H. Sikes presented long-time Shepherd supporter
and tournament honoree Julian Mohr with a framed painting by
patient Lori Sneed in appreciation for his dedication to the event.
Julian co-chaired the tournament for 11 years with trustee and
advisory board member Billi Marcus.
For information about the Shepherd Center Cup or to join the
2009 planning committee, contact Cara Puckett at 404-350-7778
or cara_puckett@shepherd.org. — Dean Melcher
Below: Shepherd Center Cup honoree Julian Mohr presents the
American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on Memorial Day 2008
to U.S. Marine Corps Major Bill Makepeace; Guests attending the
2008 Shepherd Center Cup Tee-Off Party enjoy the indoor/outdoor
set-up at the event in October; Shepherd Center Cup Co-chair
Debbie Gross, left, enjoys the Tee-Off Party with committee members
Winston Wiant, center, and Inny Laterveer; Shepherd Center cofounders
Harold and Alana Shepherd, left, visit with Tee-Off Party
hosts Chip and Amanda Reames.
Tee-Off Party a Huge Success
On Oct. 19, more than 300 guests, golfers and sponsors attended the
Shepherd Center Foundation’s second annual Tee-Off Party hosted by
Buckhead residents Chip and Amanda Reames.
The feté was a sponsor appreciation party for Shepherd Center Cup
sponsors and golfers, but it also provided the venue for an impressive
auction, which has become a significant fundraiser on its own.
This year’s auction raised more than $80,000 for the Shepherd Center
Foundation’s Annual Fund.
Co-chairmen Debbie Gross and Duncan Beard and their committee
made sure there was something for everyone in the auction. Items
ranged from wine collections to fine jewelry and stays in fabulous
vacation homes.
Guests were entertained with live flamenco music by local musician
Rousbeh. Avenue Catering Concepts provided a delicious gourmet buffet,
and a scotch tasting bar hosted by Diageo was a popular attraction.
Before the live auction began, Shepherd Center board member and
tournament honoree Julian Mohr reminded the crowd of the importance
of their participation and support. He presented an American
flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol on Memorial Day 2008
to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bill Makepeace, the military liaison to
Shepherd Center’s SHARE Initiative. Afterward, “celebrity” auctioneers
from Moultrie, Ga., took over and entertained the crowd with an
exciting auction. — Dean Melcher
Photos by Poané
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