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.

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.