2015 Golf Tournament Brochure
Welcome The Middle Tennessee State University Foundation is pleased and honored to invite you to participate in the annual Tommy Martin Chair of Insurance Invitational Scramble Golf Tournament. The tournament has a title sponsor again this year: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. We appreciate the BCBST contribution to the financial success of the tournament. The Martin Chair of Insurance is an endowed professorial position within the Department of Economics and Finance at MTSU. Courses are taught by Chairholder Kenneth W. Hollman, Ph.D., CLU, ChFC, CIC, CEBS, CPCU. Dr. Hollman serves as a contact person for insurance students and as a resource person for those in the insurance industry. Dr. Emily Zietz, Ph.D., CPCU, also teaches insurance courses and works closely with students and the insurance industry. Dr. Zietz is acting chairholder while Dr. Hollman is on leave in the Spring semester of 2015. The purpose of this tournament is to help raise funds for the students in the Chair of Insurance and to promote interest in the insurance program. Jim Cavendish Chair, Insurance Liaison Committee Mike Becker General Tournament Chair Richard L. Hendrick Honorary Chair We take great pleasure in serving as title sponsor for the 31st Annual Martin Chair of Insurance Golf Tournament at Champions Run Golf Course. We feel that the tournament is conducted for a very worthwhile cause – the enhancement of professional preparation and training for the future leaders of our industry. We trust that your participation will be a pleasant and worthwhile experience. Thank you for partnering with us to support the Martin Chair of Insurance at MTSU. John Cary BCBST Committee Chairs BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TN Emily Zietz Martin Chair of Insurance P.O. Box 165, MTSU Murfreesboro, TN 37132 [email protected] (615) 898-5618 Liaison Committee Chair Jim Cavendish General Tournament Chair Mike Becker Announces Cowan Benefit Services, Inc. Brentwood, TN [email protected] Ross Financial Planning, Inc. Murfreesboro, TN [email protected] THE 31ST ANNUAL TOMMY T. MARTIN CHAIR OF INSURANCE Paige Stiefel GOLF TOURNAMENT Elite Sponsor Chair Silent Auction Chair Hylant Group Brentwood, TN [email protected] Asurion Nolensville, TN [email protected] honoring Marc Lewis Janice Hackett Kim Riley Hole Sponsor Co-Chair Hole Sponsor Co-Chair Farmers Insurance Group Smyrna, TN [email protected] ermInsights Mt. Juliet, TN [email protected] Randall Harris Bobby Queener Player Participation Co-Chair Player Participation Co-Chair Ascend Retirement & Investment Serv. Tullahoma, TN [email protected] Shelter Insurance Murfreesboro, TN [email protected] Roger Guess Vickie Harmon Guess Insurance Agency Manchester, TN [email protected] Bailey Special Risks, Inc. Hendersonville, TN [email protected] Prize Co-Chair Dick Hendrick Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Champions Run Golf Course 14262 Mount Pleasant Road Rockvale, TN (615) 274-2301 Prize Co-Chair Coordinated by the Insurance Liaison Committee Jim Cavendish, Chair Mike Becker Glenna Boedker Leighton Bush Megan Bynum Tom Chadick Chris Christian George Furlong Steve Graham Roger Guess Janice Hackett Alan Hardison Vickie Harmon Randall Harris Dick Hendrick Jason Howell Deborah Insell Marc Lewis John Major Ivy Petty Glenda Pipkin Larry Prater Bobby Queener Christie Reeves Kim Riley Deb Ropelewski Kerwin Sharp Jared Stiefel Paige Stiefel Gary Taylor June Taylor Ray Thomas Jim Tracy Michael Watson The sole purpose of this annual tournament is to raise money to fund scholarships for students enrolled in the insurance program at MTSU. Students are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, leadership potential and dedication to the insurance business. In Cooperation with Middle Tennessee State University Foundation Tournament Schedule Drinks will be available throughout the afternoon from beverage carts on the course. 4:30–5:30 pm Meal, Awards Presentation and Prize Selection 10:30 am–5:30 pm–Silent Auction Items such as golf balls, clubs, bags, clothing, & gift certificates will be available for bidding in a silent auction. The cost is tax deductible except for the cost of greens fee, cart, lunch, and social hour. The fair market value of these benefits is $50. Hole Sponsorships are available for $150. Sponsors receive course signage and the cost is tax deductible. Events of the Day Car on Par-3 Hole Harley Davidson on Par-3 Hole Vacation Package on Par-3 Hole Best Ball Scramble Play Low Team Score Wins Prizes for Each Player Award for Longest Drive (regular tee) Awards for Closest to Pins (all par 3s) Silent Auction Plaques to Players on Top Three Teams (everyone wins a prize!) Putting Contest at the Putting Green (behind the clubhouse) Photographs of Teams to Every Player Elite Sponsorships Available LEVEL COST BENEFIT Platinum Sponsorship $5,000 and up 12 Players Banner Putting Green Sign Gold Sponsorship $2,000 to $4,999 6 Players Banner Putting Green Sign Silver Sponsorship $1,500 to $1,999 4 Players Small Banner Bronze Sponsorship $500 to $1,499 2 Players Large Course Signage Hole Sponsorship & Team $1,050 Course Signage and 6 Players □ Noon–Shotgun Start (rain or shine) The tournament is a best ball scramble with an entry fee of $150 per person or $900 per sixsome, or $1,050 for a sixsome plus a hole sponsorship. Entry fee includes lunch, cart, greens fee, social hour, and prizes. Mulligans and red tees are also available. Senior tees will be used. □ 10:30–11:45 am–Lunch & Registration Cost and Sponsorship Other Sponsorship Opportunities (contact Dr. Zietz, Patti, or Dr. Hollman for details) MTSU, a Tennessee Board of Regents university, is an equal opportunity, non-racially identifiable, educational institution that does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. AA179-0105 □ Soft spikes: Tournament officials will enforce the course rule that golfers may only wear shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoes. No exceptions. Evening Meal Awards and Plaques Photography Prizes or Silent Auction Donations Items for Goody Bags (at least 160 items each) □ Emily Zietz 615-898-5618 [email protected] Ken Hollman 615-898-2673 [email protected] Patti Parsons 615-898-2371 [email protected] □ Contacts
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