Meals-on-Wheels Golf Benefit—Rain or Shine!

This year's 22nd Annual Meals-on-Wheels Golf Benefit was held on Thursday, September 17 at Hidden Creek Golf Course in Burleson. Despite the inclement weather, golfers and volunteers came out to support Meals-on-Wheels and help raise over $70,000! All the monies raised will directly benefit the homebound elderly and disabled in Johnson and Ellis Counties.

"We were unsure of the outcome since the weather had been unpredictable, but we had both the morning and afternoon full!" said Ike Vera, golf chairman. "We are very thankful to everyone that faired the weather to help the needy," he added.

As in years passed, $5,000 in prizes were given away to the winning teams, and over $10,000 in raffle prizes were drawn at the event! 

Top Flight, first place was Wes Parnell, Ron Parnell, Matt Rosser, and Timmy Rosser of the Jack Burton Family team; second place went to the Community Bank of Burleson team with Tim Southerland, Dusty Rumfield, Jason Williams, and Kyron Trussell; and third place was Alpha Omega Hospice with Craig Bostick, Chris Paul, David McClure, and Angelo Vu. Bottom flight, first place winners were the Members Credit Union team with Paul Elkins, Chris Cooke, Ronnie Richardson, and Greg Carey; second place was Greg Stevens, Steve Pounder, Mike Worth, and Joe Lopez with Jameison Fence Supply; and third was Paul Wethington, Casey Kral, Rick Green, and Scott Miller playing for Keller Williams of Burleson. $500 cash prize was given for the "closest-to-the-pin" winner in the morning, Kenneth Leasley with Broan-Nutone at 11' 7", and George Owens at 6' 2" in the afternoon.

Volunteer, Frances Hafford, helps Atmos serve up chicken sandwiches.	Atmos grills 1000 "famous" chicken sandwiches!
Commissioner Don Beeson	Golfer tees off for a great (and a little soggy) day of golf!
Overall Benefit winners scoring a 54!	Tom Karsten and teammate.
Dan-O Strong of the Burleson Chamber	Paul Elkins and teammate—winners of the 2nd flight with a scorecard playoff of 65
Local businesses, including Target and Best Buy, came out to support the event. Delena Kindler of Target pictured here.	Golfers, rain or shine, enjoy a day of golf.
Ready, set, GOLF!

A BIG thank you to all of this year's sponsors and volunteers! As well as local media, KTFW who promoted the event and was there for a live remote during event. Also, a special thank you is extended to the Atmos "Big Tex" cooking team for cooking 1,000 chicken sandwiches!

Thank you to our Sponsors

"Each year, this event brings new surprises, but always is a huge success because of the community's involvement," said Vinsen Faris, executive director. "We hope to see you next year at the TWENTY-THIRD Annual Golf Benefit!"