As an adoptive parent, it's been my pleasure to serve on the board of Miriam's Promise, a family services and adoption agency here in Nashville. I chaired the golf fund-raiser a couple of times in its infancy, but an 84 years young female member of our board has taken the event to a new level. It is held at a second tier private club in the Nashville area and there are no entry fees. Scoring prizes are modest and donated. The participants take pledges with prizes based upon certain levels being achieved. Very few people accept their prizes anymore. Over 90% of the funds flow to the bottom line, which has approximated $150,000 annually over the past few years. It is easily the most joyous event one will play in and is not uncommon for a four person scramble team to not break 80.
Mike