B4B Golf Pros Making Lots of Birdies at the Crooked River Top Gun Open!

Tim Fraley from Awbrey Glen Golf Club was the top Central Oregon finisher in last week’s Top Gun Open held at Crooked River Ranch. With a two-day total of 9-under par, Fraley finished in a tie for third. During the 2 days, he made 13 birdies!

Dan Ostrin of Widgi Creek Golf Club finished seventh in the event and made 10 birdies and 1 eagle!

Way to go Tim and Dan!

Central Oregon Chapter of PDCA Participating in Birdies 4 Babies

PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America) of Central Oregon have agreed to be MountainStar Birdiemakers. Birdies 4 Babies kits will be distributed at the organization’s annual golf tournament, which will be held at Widgi Creek Golf Club on August 3rd. Dale Luoma, President of PDCA of Central Oregon, said that chapter members would very much like to give back to the local community, and that the children of MountainStar clearly need as much support and caring as possible. PDCA (www.pdca.org) represents over 10,000 owners and top-flight managers from more than 3,000 painting and decorating firms across the U.S. and Canada.

PRO GOLF of Bend Accepting Birdies 4 Babies Donations

Nelson Von Stroh (left), General Manager of PRO GOLF of Bend with Amber Pettigrew and Clint Pettigrew

PRO GOLF of Bend has generously agreed to display a MountainStar Birdies 4 Babies donation box in the store located at 100 N.E. Bend River Mall (next to Shopko). The next time you visit the store, look for the striking wooden box (below) at the checkout counter, and if you are so inclined, please make contribution too!


This beautiful donation box was hand-built by Dave King, a volunteer at MountainStar.

Meet B4B Birdiemaker: SUSAN WEIR

Susan Weir of Bend, Oregon and La Quinta, California is one of the founders of Birdies 4 Babies. While in Bend, she plays golf at Awbrey Glen Golf Club and is an active member in Awbrey’s women’s golf association. Susan also sits on MountainStar’s Advisory Board. The Advisory Board provides much appreciated advice and guidance to the staff of MountainStar and its Board of Directors, as well as supports MountainStar’s major fundraising event, the annual Children’s Expedition Luncheon. (This year the luncheon will be held on October 11th from 12-1 PM at the new Riverhouse Convention Center.)


Susan at the "Asleep at the Wheel" concert.


The Mt. Bachelor Rotary sponsored "Asleep at the Wheel" concert was held on July 11th at the home of MountainStar friend and another Birdies 4 Babies founder, Shelly Hummel. Half of the net proceeds from the concert will benefit MountainStar!

24 Central Oregon Golf Pros Supporting Birdies 4 Babies™

Twenty-four Central Oregon golf professionals are participating in MountainStar’s 2007 Birdies 4 Babies™ golfing fundraiser. Participating again this year are Tim Fraley from Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Bob Garza from Lost Tracks and Greg Robbins from Broken Top Club. Last golfing season, Fraley, Garza and Robbins raised over $8,300 for MountainStar!


Tim Fraley of Awbrey Glen


Bob Garza of Lost Tracks


Greg Robbins of Broken Top

NEW to the Birdies 4 Babies fundraiser this year are the following golf professionals:

* BEND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB: Erik Nielsen & Todd Kruse
* BRASADA RANCH: Zach Swoffer
* BROKEN TOP CLUB: Rick Wild
* EAGLE CREST: Howie Pruitt
* PRONGHORN: Adam Bowen, Caleb Anderson, Nolan Halterman, Michael Marion & Justin Thayer
* SUNRIVER RESORT: Tony Blasius, Matt Scott, Ryan Davis, Chris Points, Tom Whittemore, Kyle Johnson, Jason Van Nice, Meghan Dobbins & Adam Markham
* WIDGI CREEK: Dan Ostrin & Josh Bowles

These golf professionals (a.k.a. MountainStar "Birdiemakers") are inviting club members, students, friends, family and golfing buddies to make donations for each birdie they make while competing in Oregon PGA (Professional Golf Association) events and other special tournaments held during 2007. If you would like to become a Birdies 4 Babies sponsor for any of the participating golf pros, please contact them directly or contact MountainStar at 541-322-6820.

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.

One Putt Wishes!