OP vets memorial hosting golf tournament

Annual fundraiser slated for Sept. 20, proceeds to go to foundation’s ed programs

(Aug. 18, 2023) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation’s 16th annual Veterans Memorial Tournament is set for next month at the Ocean Pines Golf Club.

Slated for Wednesday, Sept. 20, the event is the major fundraiser for the memorial foundation’s education programs, which include tours of the memorial grounds by all Worcester County fifth-grade students.

The annual tours are part of a collaboration between the foundation and Worcester County Board of Education. Tours are led by volunteer docents who share their knowledge of veterans’ sacrifices, the history of different service branches and flag etiquette.

Complementing the sessions, JROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools provide hands-on guidance in proper flag handling and folding, helping foster intergenerational connections and respect for the nation’s heritage.

All students also receive an activity guide to reinforce the lessons and encourage ongoing conversations about their family’s contributions and military service history.

The golf tournament will feature a scramble best ball format with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $125 per player and includes tournament entry, golf cart, lunch and access to prizes.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, ranging from $100 to $2,000.

To download a tournament or sponsor form, visit oceanpines.org/documents/10184/9 1707/2023+Veterans+Memorial+Fo undation+tournament+brochure.pdf ?t=1691761836548.

The foundation also accepts donations, gift certificates and prizes for the tournament’s silent auction. All contributions are tax-deductible.

The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the tax ID EIN# 20-3130695.

For more information, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or opmarie@aol.com; or Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or mcmullen1@aol.com.