2008 Birdies 4 Babies Golfing Fundraiser Off to a Great Start!

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery has kicked off its 4th annual season-long Birdies 4 Babies golfing fundraiser. Proceeds from Birdies 4 Babies will support MountainStar’s child abuse and neglect prevention program that serves at-risk families with babies and toddlers. The Birdies 4 Babies event invites golfers of all abilities, from beginners to professionals, to collect money for birdies (one under PAR) and for other great golf shots made during the 2008 golfing season. Each golfer is asked to donate their "birdie money" to MountainStar. B4B golfers are asked to send a check for birdie money collected directly to MountainStar or bring a check to the B4B Celebration Party given for B4B participants at the end of the golfing season. The B4B Celebration Party is scheduled on Oct. 28, 2008.

Last year (2007), more than $25,000 was raised through Birdies 4 Babies in support of the children and families of MountainStar. Men and women golfers throughout Deschutes County participated. In addition 26 local golf pros became “Professional B4B Birdiemakers”.

The 2008 Birdies 4 Babies fundraising goal is to raise over $25,000, plus additional matching funds for MountainStar. To learn more about MountainStar, check out www.mountainstarfamily.org. Better yet, come take a one-hour informational tour of the relief nursery. Tours are scheduled on the first Tuesday of every month (5:00-6:00 p.m.) and on the 3rd Friday of every month (12:30-1:30 p.m.).

To receive a Birdies 4 Babies fundraising kit, including a B4B tag to hang on your golf bag, please contact MountainStar at 541-322-6820.

Crosswater Golf Pros Raise $500 for Birdies 4 Babies!

During the recent Ladies Member–Guest tournament at Crosswater Club, two of Crosswater’s golf pros (Adam Sollers and Clay Morton) “sold” shots to players – a shot over the river on the tough to carry 8th hole, and a tee shot on the difficult par 3 13th hole, with all the proceeds going to B4B. The pros did a great job and helped raise $500!!!!

Adam, along with fellow Crosswater golf pro Josh Willis, are also "B4B Birdiemakers". (If you would like to sponsor Adam or Josh for the birdies they make in Oregon PGA events, please contact them at 593-6196.)

Many thanks to Adam, Clay, and Josh and to all Crosswater members! This was yet another creative way that Crosswater has raised funds this year to help the at-risk children and families of MountainStar!

More About Tiger’s 2006 British Open Flag

Last November, the 2006 British Open flag from Royal Liverpool (signed by Tiger Woods) was presented to MountainStar by local PGA golf professional and Birdies 4 Babies Pro participant Bob Garza. Bob, who is Director of Instruction at Lost Tracks Golf Club, obtained the flag from Steve Williams, Woods’ friend and long-time caddy. According to Bob, “Steve Williams has a personal connection to Central Oregon, and he was happy to secure this very special flag for MountainStar, knowing that it would help prevent child abuse in our community.” Earlier this year, the flag was presented to Dr. Jim Stone of Crosswater Club. As the top individual contributor to Birdies 4 Babies in 2006, Dr. Stone will keep the flag for the remainder of 2007.

Crosswater Club and "STAR" Deliver Again!

Earlier this month, Valerie Britton (left), a member of Crosswater Club, delivered to MountainStar over $4,000 in early proceeds from the club’s 2007 Birdies 4 Babies fundraising efforts. The proceeds included a check for $2,400 from an anonymous donor!

Valerie, along with Kim Rogers (right), has been instrumental in getting the Birdies 4 Babies fundraiser off the ground at Crosswater Club. Valerie and Kim are both members of STAR (Supporting Those At Risk), a Crosswater-based group of very generous, passionate and creative women. The mission of STAR is to support MountainStar Family Relief Nursery through fundraising and to foster community awareness for its programs. In addition to Birdies 4 Babies, the women of STAR serve as ambassadors for MountainsStar, through:

- DESIGNS FOR DINING: On September 19, 2007, STAR will host the first annual Designs for Dining charity luncheon and auction. The event will take place at the Seventh Mountain Resort in Bend. (For information on the event, e-mail: star@designsfordining.org)

- BIRTHDAY BAGS for children of MountainStar: Every child enrolled in MountainStar’s therapeutic classroom receives a birthday bag filled with gifts hand-selected and donated by the women of STAR.

- CHILDREN'S EXPEDITION SOCIETY: Many members of STAR are also members of MountainStar’s Children Expedition Society, a multiple-year giving program where each member of the society pledges a minimum of $1,000 per year for five years.

Dr. Jim Stone of Crosswater Club Awarded 2006 British Open Flag Signed by Tiger

Tim Rusk, Executive Director of MountainStar, today on the Good Morning Central Oregon TV show presented Dr. Jim Stone of Mountain Medical Group Immediate Care with the 2006 British Open flag signed by Tiger Woods. As the top 2006 Birdies 4 Babies individual contributor, Dr. Stone will host the flag for the remainder of 2007. Last year, Dr. Stone agreed to match Birdies 4 Babies dollars raised by golfers at Crosswater Club. This year, he has again generously pledged to make a matching contribution and has challenged other golfers in the community to do the same! Says Dr. Stone, "Birdies 4 Babies is a clever fundraising idea, and a wonderful way to share the moment of great golf shots by helping children in need." "Hosting Tiger's flag this year is an unexpected honor."

Crosswater GolfersTee Off

Kim Rogers shares what's been going on around Crosswater.

• Dr. Stone has challenged others to match his donation from last year, and we have had some anonymous people step up and who are willing to contribute to the cause.

• The men's club decided to give a percentage every Monday to Birdies 4 Babies ... maybe to help 'buy' them birdies. That's been adding up nicely.

• Both the ladies 18 holers and 9 holers here have each been paying a dollar extra every time we play. The fee on play-days is $3 and everyone pays $4 and the extra dollar goes to Birdies 4 Babies.

• Many woman have been donating there winnings on a weekly basis to the 'Birdies pot' as well. Twilight Couples golf has many generous donors every Friday evening when we play.

MountainStar wishes to thank the Crosswater community for their ongoing support.

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