It’s that time of year when golfers hit the links to support a local cause.
This Friday marks the 17th annual Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club.
Proceeds from the tournament, like previous years, will go towards a worthy cause.
In previous years, the Chamber reviewed applications from local organizations and chose a cause the tournament would aid. This year, a different direction was chosen.
“This year the Chamber board and golf tournament committee decided to focus on the youth business initiative, because it’s such a good tie in with what we do,” said Roxanne Clark, projects coordinator with the Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the day go towards helping Drumheller kids pursue careers in business by helping fund scholarships for students pursuing business degrees in their post secondary education. The remaining proceeds will be donated to Junior Achievement.
“Junior Achievement joins kids with an entrepreneurial spirit with the business world,” said Clark.
Junior Achievement runs school programs at the Valley’s three schools. Elementary programs teach students about basic financial skills, such as saving and how to budget. Junior high and high school programs teach the same, but also provide an introduction to the world of business.
“We’re nurturing tomorrow’s business leaders in our community. It’s a really good fit for us. It’s a youth business initiative and we’re really trying to support what they do,” said Clark.
The tournament includes a full 18 holes and includes breakfast, dinner, and snacks. Registration is still open for the tournament and can be found online at www.drumhellerchamber.com.
“We are looking for players. There’s just a basic golf skill required, anyone is welcome to come,” said Clark. “It’s a fun tournament for a good cause and we hope people come out and have a good time.”
