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Posted: 3/27/03

Early Bird Deadline Nears for TAMIU Alumni Association Benefit Golf Tournament

 

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The early bird deadline for entry into the Texas A&M International University Alumni Association Golf Tournament benefiting students scholarships is nearing.

Early bird entry fee is $125 per player if received before April 11, 2003 and $175 thereafter. Team entry early bird fee is $375 prior to April 11 and $525 thereafter. Entry fee includes golf cart and green fees, gift pack with shirt, cap and golfing accessories and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Awards Banquet.

The 8th annual Tournament is scheduled Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 at the Lake Casa Blanca Golf Course.

Tournament format is a three-person scramble with two tee off times, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. On Friday, April 25, from 5-9:30 p.m., golfers, their friends, event sponsors and organizers can participate in a reception and silent auction as well as a variety of skill contests.

The University is encouraging all members of the Alumni Association, including graduates of TAMIU and the former Texas A&I University at Laredo and Laredo State University, to attend and participate in the event.

Current sponsors for the Tournament include:

Beryllium Sponsor -Mercy Health Plans

Graphite Sponsor - American Campus Communities, Borderplex Area-Wide Phone Book, The Laredo National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Commerce Bank and South Texas National Bank.

Golf Cart sponsors include American Filtration and Geo Mortgage.

Student Team sponsors include International Bank of Commerce, Don Kruger Construction Company, Marcus Moreno All-State Insurance and Reliant Energy.

Additional contributors include Carmin's Flower and Gift Shop and Dr. Carmen Rathmell.

Other businesses, organizations or individuals interested in supporting or participating in the Tournament or silent auction can contact Silvia Jones in the University's Office of Institutional Advancement at 326.2168 or email jones@tamiu.edu.

Golfers seeking information about rules or contests can contact Tournament Director Coach Lance Noble at the University at 326.2893.

University office hours for the Spring semester are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 


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