Friends of RecSports
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Bob Childress
Classic 5.14.10 The Namesake
Robert G. Childress began his career as a student at The University
preservation of the history of the storied Intramural Sports Program
of Texas at Austin in 1969. He quickly became involved with the
has led him to his new role as development and campus relations
Intramural Program —participating, officiating, acting as team manager
coordinator. Bob now spends the majority of his time reaching out
and serving on the Intramural Council. His success as an intramural
to former participants, helping them reconnect to old teammates and
athlete can be seen on the Intramural Wall of Fame eight times.
friends, and sharing news with them about the current RecSports
Upon graduating in 1973 he made two decisions that forever
program. With over 20,000 Friends receiving the newsletter, he stays
shaped his life. One, he married Bonita, his wife of 39 years, and two,
very busy collecting memories and presenting opportunities to these
he chose to pursue a master’s degree at UT while working as a graduate
friends to become involved with RecSports today.
assistant for Men’s Intramurals. Following his two-year assistantship,
When Bob is not spending his time on the Forty Acres, he can be
Bob went to work full-time in 1975 as a Recreational Sports specialist
found on one of many local golf courses. He is quick to tell anyone
for the Intramural Sports Program and from 1977 to 2001 served as
that after 30 years playing golf, he recorded his first and second
the intramural coordinator.
holes-in-one just last year. It seems only fitting to honor Bob with a
In 2001, Bob moved out of his intramural position and organized the Friends of RecSports initiative, an effort to reconnect with alumni, especially those who participated in intramurals. His passion for the
golf tournament that will support the Division of Recreational Sports, Bob’s home away from home.
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The inaugural tournament will be held at Grey Rock Golf Club (formerly the Golf Club at Circle C). The 18-hole Jay Morrish designed course is just minutes from the UT campus and was named one of the best places to play by Golf Digest magazine.
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Learn more about the event at www.utrecsports.org/friends/golf
The Tournament The proceeds from the four-person scramble tournament will benefit
The Spouse Program Sleep in and enjoy complimentary transportation from the AT&T
the Division’s Excellence Fund —a critical and unrestricted resource for
Executive Conference & Education Center to the golf course at 11a.m.
the organization. Because these gifts are not earmarked for a specific
Enjoy lunch and the awards ceremony with your significant other.
purpose, they allow the Division to place resources where they are most
Purchase lunch for $10 per person for non-golfers.
immediately needed or where opportunities are greatest to keep UT at the forefront of national recreational sports programs. Examples of how the Excellence Fund could be used include:
The Schedule
• Enhancement of programming within individual programs, such as Intramural Sports • Maintaining the highest quality facilities, programs and services by supplementing student fees and keeping the cost of participation affordable • Increased opportunities for student leadership development • Assisting sport clubs to offset expenses to attend regional or national championships • Seed money for new Recreational Sports initiatives
Friday, May 14, 2010
7–7:45 a.m.
8 a.m.
Continental breakfast/ check-in Driving range opens Shotgun start
Immediately following play : Lunch and Awards
Ways to Participate
Registration
Information online at www.utrecsports.org/friends/golf
Presenting Sponsorship
• Two (2) foursomes in the tournament • Two (2) hole signs — one on front nine; one on back nine • Acknowledgement in the tournament schedules • Name recognition at the registration table • Recognition at the awards ceremony, in the RecSports annual report and on the RecSports Web sites (students and Friends of RecSports) • Cost $3,000
Hole Sponsorship
• One (1) foursome in the tournament • One (1) hole sign: 18” x 18” free standing sign that will include your logo and contact info (optional.) Sign will be located at designated tee box during the tournament • Cost $1,000
Foursome Information
Name:_______________________ Company:_______________ Address:_ ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip:________________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________ Day Phone #:____________________________ UT Grad?
YES
NO
If yes, what year?_ _________
Intramural participant? YES NO If yes, year and sports?_ ______________________________
Please mark the appropriate categories Presenting Sponsorship
$3,000
Qty:_____
$__________
Hole Sponsorship
$1,000
Qty:_____
$__________
Foursome
$600
Qty:_____
$__________
Lunch for non-golfers
$10.00
Qty:_____
$__________
Total due: $______________
The following portion of your donation is tax deductible: Golf $ 75 per golfer/ $300 per foursome
• One (1) foursome in the tournament • Continental breakfast • Lunch • Gift bags • Soft drinks and water during the tournament • Cost $600
Team Information
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If you are not coordinating payment for your foursome,
encourage each individual to reply with a check as soon as possible as spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are buying a sponsorship group package and cannot fill it with your own golfers, we will fill your open slots.
Foursome Team Name:__________________________________ Team Members: (optional- may be listed at a later date) ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Indicate method of payment below: Check enclosed
(made payable to The University of Texas at Austin)
Credit Card: Visa MasterCard
Inclement Weather Policy In the event that inclement weather forces the cancellation of the tournament, players will be eligible for a partial refund of their tournament fee equal to the direct golf/food costs. Any midround cancellation would be considered a round played. In this event, please consider donating your eligible refund to the RecSports Excellence Fund.
My contribution today will be paid by (name on card): ____________________________________________________ Card #:_______________________________________________ Expiration Date:_ ________________________ Mail To: The University of Texas at Austin Recreational Sports BC Classic Golf Tournament 1 University Station D7500-0395 Austin, TX 78712