Foundation Club Instrumental in Success of the RSM Classic

e Davis Love Foundation often shares stories about the 1,200+ volunteers that it takes to make e RSM Classic possible. Spectators and players see these individuals performing the duties of ambassadors, marshals, laser operators, walking scorers and many other roles. However, there’s also another special group of leaders who assist the tournament team throughout the year. Known as the Foundation Club, these volunteers help raise additional funds for the tournament through recruiting and educating new potential corporate partners. ey also tour tournament charities, visit hospitality venues during tournament week to thank supporters, participate in tournament charity events, and serve as starters on the rst and tenth tees during the Wednesday Pro-Am event and for all 4 tournament rounds of e RSM Classic.

Rick Ackerman, a resident of the Golden Isles, has led the Foundation Club since the tournament’s inception in 2010. His dedication to the group is multi-fold. As an avid golf enthusiast, he loves the game and the incredible economic and charitable impact e RSM Classic has on the community. He also admires the Love family and nds the event an extraordinary way to give back. “ rough the Foundation Club, we are able to witness and experience the true purpose of the tournament – to give to charity and understand the Christian impact of what we do,” said Ackerman.

Each month, the Foundation Focus brings readers a glimpse of the operations, charities, companies and the team behind e RSM Classic. is April, in conjunction with National Volunteer Month, we are introducing you to the work of the Foundation Club, a special year-long committee which helps make e RSM Classic a successful Seaside Tradition.

“As a group, we have visited the Boys and Girls Club, Communities in Schools, and other charities. We have seen rst-hand the incredible work these organizations do and how important it is to support their ongoing missions. I don’t know of another event that has been this impactful on the Golden Isles. It is a genuine privilege to give back in this way,” shares Ackerman.

A big thank you to Rick Ackerman and these unsung heroes of the Foundation Club for all they do behind the scenes to support e RSM Classic and our community.

Veterans And Volunteers Needed

Coastal Georgia Honor Flight will be taking o on May 13 and, at the present time, there are still seats available for veterans and Guardians. is is an incredible opportunity to participate in an enriching experience in Washington D.C. for our honored Coastal Georgia veterans. Veterans y free to visit the war and branch of service memorials and Arlington National Cemetery. Guardians pay $500 to accompany a veteran for the day. Priority is given to WWII veterans, followed by veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars. If a veteran is terminally ill, they are given top priority regardless of service. Sponsorship partners, donations, and volunteers are also needed to get this ight o the ground. For more information and to apply, visit coastalgeorgiahonor ight.org.

Girls Hit The Trail

Support Girls on the Run of the Golden Isles and the accomplishments of its young runners by participating in the annual GOTR 5K at Blythe Island Regional Park on Saturday, May 6, starting at 8:30 a.m. is is a trail run that is open to the public and spectators are also welcome to cheer the participants on. Because Girls on the Run focuses on self-improvement and achieving goals, the race is not chip-timed (there will be a clock at the nish). Program participants are already registered for the 5K and will receive their race materials the morning of the event. For all others who plan to run, packets can be picked up starting at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Register online at gotrgoldenisles.org/5K.

Spring Cleaning

Clean out those garages and attics! Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual Electronics Recycling & More Event takes place from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Glynn Place Mall (near old Ruby Tuesday’s entrance). While this event is sponsored by Overhead Door Company of Brunswick, KGIB Board Chairman Clement Cullens says, “Many community partners and volunteers come together to make this important waste reduction community outreach event happen.” He adds, “Joining in Keep America Beautiful’s GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP in this way makes not only a local di erence but contributes to a positive national di erence as well.” For a $5/vehicle suggested donation, recycling is available for electronics ($20 per TV, no console/projection models; $10 per CRT monitor; no small appliances), clean/usable textiles, batteries, and scrap metal. Prescription drug drop-o s accepted. No light bulb disposal or document shredding. For more info, visit kgib.com.

NEW LOCATION FOR AWARD-WINNING DESIGN FIRM

Harrison Design has moved to a new location at 3509 Frederica Road. e full-service architecture rm has been a part of the Golden Isles community since 2006 and has designed many homes in the area, with styles ranging from distinguished seaside estates to traditional beach cottages. Chad Goehring leads the practice, which also o ers interiors, headed by Sandra Dunham, ASID, and landscapes, led by David Wentworth, RLA. All three love being full-time residents of St. Simons Island. Harrison Design has won numerous awards, including a Shutze Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. eir work is published in national magazines, including Southern Home, Ocean Home Magazine, House Beautiful , and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. harrisondesign.com. 912.634.9603

Ipa Partnership Garners Award

e Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus recognized the Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Silver Blu Brewing Co. at the 2023 Georgia Tourism Awards annual industry event in Albany. e CVB and Silver Blu were jointly awarded the Al Burrus Award for Creative Expression for their partnership and launch of Golden Isles IPA. e prestigious award is given to an organization that develops a creative community public relations initiative. is partnership that created Golden Isles IPA, the rst o cial locally brewed beer of the Golden Isles, showcases both brands’ missions to enrich the region they call home, supporting the notion of revitalizing downtown Brunswick, by bringing both residents and visitors together to celebrate local businesses. Golden Isles IPA is currently available throughout the Georgia coastal markets and Valdosta. goldenisles.com

HOW ONE-DERFUL!

Frederica Pharmacy just turned one! It seems like it was just yesterday that we were there for their ribbon-cutting celebration at 3603 Frederica Road, but this little locally owned independent pharmacy has earned a well-deserved place in our community. Not only do they provide top-notch pharmacy services including compounding, custom pouch packaging, immunizations, health screenings, and free next-day delivery for customers within 5 miles, but they are also a great place to shop for fantastic gifts! Whether you need something special for a baby shower, housewarming, pet-sitter, birthday, teacher or coach appreciation, they’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for treats to ll Easter baskets, hop on in! ey also have cute swimwear for kids, clothing, and beach essentials. If that’s not enough to convince you that they’re more than just a pharmacy, drop by and treat yourself to a cone of their tasty soft-serve ice cream! fredericapharmacy.com

Hans F.

Trupp, CCIM founder and former Chairman of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and e Management Company prior to taking the companies public (NYSE, RZT) in an IPO in 1998 has reentered the real estate business locally through an affiliation with eXp realty. eXp is a cloud based publicly traded (NASDAQ, EXPI) company with more than 96,000 real estate agents in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain and continues to scale internationally.

is internet based high technology company will totally revolutionize the real estate industry both with relationships of buyers and sellers and the relationship that sales people have with the company. Trend Magazine has described eXp as the Amazon of real estate. eXp realty offers a very unique agent attraction program and Hans has partnered with veteran Atlanta broker John Adams to inform and educate agents throughout the United States about eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation. Adams is well known throughout Georgia for his educational activities on behalf of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and his regular appearances on Fox 5 Atlanta and CNN. He continues to be a freelance journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with more than 1,000 articles in print. anks to the internet, eXp’s state of the art revolutionary cloud based technology and a unique revenue sharing plan Hans and his team are able to offer a performance-based, no risk maximum 4% listing commission on any real estate both residential and commercial. No risk - you can cancel the listing at any time for any reason. Hans would also be pleased to share his broad business knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a free no obligation consultation session with regard to any real estate problem. Call, email or text him if you would like to explore his listing program or if you have any questions with regard to eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation with now over 96,000 agents and growing.

Celebrate Earth Day At Coastfest

is year, CoastFest , the largest outreach event hosted by the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will be held ttingly on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. Now in its 28th year, this free, rain-orshine, family-friendly event features educational programs, touch tanks, wildlife viewing opportunities, and exhibitors from partner agencies and nonpro t organizations.

Whether you’re interested in archery, shing, sea turtles, birds of prey, or Coastal Georgia history, there will be something for you and your family to enjoy! have something for you!

Come out to Mary Ross Waterfront Park between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m to “Catch the Excitement” at CoastFest on Earth Day. For more details, visit dnrcoastfest.org.

Experience The World

On Saturday, April 29, join the College of Coastal Georgia and Robert S. Abbott Race and Unity Institute in celebrating our multicultural community. Admission to the Coastal Georgia Culture Fest is free and the event will take place on the CCGA campus from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., rain or shine. Taste avors from around the world at the global food bazaar, shop unique o erings in the marketplace, enjoy a variety of art and musical performances, learn from others at the CultureEXPO, and let the little ones play at KidsFest. It will be a world of fun!

Start The Summer Stargazing

Summer uno cially kicks o on Friday, May 19, with the STARgazing Low Country Boil , a fabulous night of socializing under the starry skies at Village Creek Landing on St. Simons Island. You’ll enjoy music by the Hot Banana Co ee duo, a mouthwatering Low Country Boil prepared by Mr. Shuck’s Seafood, refreshing cocktails, and the lively King of the Crazy Pants contest for those gentlemen brave and bold enough to compete. Proceeds from this evening of delicious Southern fare and fun bene ts STAR of Coastal Georgia’s e orts to educate and empower individuals in our community with the professional and personal skills they need to succeed. Tickets at starofcoastalga.org.

WINE, WOMEN & SHOES, THE SIGNATURE FUNDRAISER FOR THE HOSPICE OF THE GOLDEN ISLES AUXILIARY, RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY. This spectacular event packed the Frederica Golf Club with a sell-out crowd of ladies who sipped, savored a delicious lunch, and shopped while charming

Guys kept their glasses filled and fabulous fashion from local was displayed.

Leslie to this entertaining event sold out early and these ladies and many others all went home winners for supporting children and families in our community

WE JUST HAD TO CATCH THE DADS AND DAUGHTERS IN ACTION AT ZIGGY’S DURING THE ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY VICTORY BOARD’S ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE. This is always a special day for these precious princesses and their proud papas and it’s great to see a fantastic turnout for it every year! If you missed it, plan for next February!

WHAT A FUN AFTERNOON AT THE FREDERICA GOLF CLUB FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL DESIGNER HANDBAG BINGO BENEFITING SAFE HARBOR CHILDREN’S CENTER!

FREDERICA GOLF CLUB RECENTLY HOSTED TASTE OF THE VINE TO BENEFIT COASTAL COALITION FOR CHILDREN. It was a lovely evening with delicious food, plentiful pours of various varietals, music by Squirt Gun, and a fabulous raffle. 1. Steve and Anneliese Maddox, Mark North. 2. Marcus and Sydney and

IT WAS A FULL HOUSE FOR THE 23RD ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON AT SEA PALMS RESORT. Breast cancer survivors looked fabulous in spring and summer styles from local boutiques. The popular pink bags were snapped up eagerly by attendees and everyone enjoyed a delicious meal. (Photos by Lindy Cofer) 1. 2023 Models - back row, from left: Kenneth Gaubert, Willetta Hulett McGowen, Karen Haven, Deena Hoch, Tracie Beane, Tracy Meazell, Mitzi Antonio; front row: Linda Houghton, Kathleen Orians Dawson, Ruby Jackson, Melanie Henson, Sandra Langford. 2. Back row, from left: Raylene Grynkewich, Dawn Vacheron, Jackie Mull, Joy Cook (Event Chair), Lauren McGrath, Karen Haven; front row: Carole Nolan, Peggy Tuten, Kathleen Orians Dawson, Liz McDermitt, Rhonda Barlow. 3. Tracie Beane, Diane Bailey of Diane Bailey Designs, Deena Hoch. 4. Kenneth Gaubert, Jada Pollett of Gentlemen’s & Lady Outfitters, Karen Haven. 5. Willetta Hulett McGowen, Ashley Ruff of Evelyne Talman, Kathleen Orians Dawson, Mitzi Antonio. 6. Sandra Langford, Linda Houghton, Merrill Edens of Maggie’s Boutique, Ruby Jackson. 7. Marilyn Lear, Betty Hewitt. 8. Jan Carriker, Linda Johnston, Sally Chao, Julie Sellers. 9. Sissy Baxley, Amelia Dillivan, Abby Hickox, Rosemarie Strickland, Deidra Thomas. 10. Back row, from left: Lori Aspinwall, Victoria Wilson, Emelia Stambaugh, Rhonda Manning; front row: Janice Miller, Colleen Ortman, Marjorie

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