"GOLFING in Africa": our 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser

What is this all about?

It is a fun-filled golf fundraiser for a local charity - The CanaDares Society For Children in Tanzania. This event is an opportunity to get together with friends, play golf, have dinner and support a worthy cause. There will be contests on the golf course, prizes, a putting contest, a raffle, silent auction and a yummy dinner. There may even be a few surprises!

Who is it for?

The CanaDares Society is a registered Canadian charity based on the Sunshine Coast. CanaDares raises funds to support an orphanage and outreach programme for vulnerable children in the village of Mlandizi, 65 km west of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on the east coast of Africa. The project director, Lynda Kearns, divides her year between Tanzania and Sechelt.

Over the past 8 years, the CanaDares Society has worked in partnership with Vijaliwa Vingi Society, a registered Tanzanian NGO, to build a safe home for a few of the millions of vulnerable African children orphaned and living in extreme poverty. Because of your support at our 2008, 2009 and 2010 golf fundraisers, we have built a girls’ dorm and saved sufficient 'seed' money to apply to the Canadian government (CIDA) for funding to build a medical clinic to service the orphanage and community. The clinic will be a health centre for our educational outreach programs, including the distribution of Antiretroviral Drugs (ARV) for victims of HIV/AIDS. This year’s fundraiser is necessary to replenish our operating fund budget for the orphanage. This includes food, medical care, shelter, education, clothing and supervision for 20 children from ages 6 to 19.

I want to attend this fundraiser: where do we go?

Make your way to the SUNSHINE COAST GOLF CLUB on Hwy 101 on the beautiful Sunshine Coast  www.sunshinecoastgolf.com - a 20 to 30 minute drive from the Langdale ferry terminal. Off-coasters can take the 9:20 or 11:20 am ferry from Horseshoe Bay and if necessary, catch the 8:20 pm back from Langdale. Ferry reservations are recommended. There is ample motel and B&B accommodation available in the area should you wish to stay overnight.

What is the date?

Set aside Saturday, June 11, 2011, for a 1 pm start.  Dinner at 6pm.

What is the cost?  (Golf & Dinner $100,  Dinner only $65)

Your time and $100 for 11 holes of golf and dinner, and you get back a $35 tax receipt from CanaDares. If you don’t want to golf, you can come  just for dinner and fun for $65, and you get back a $35 tax receipt. The fun includes perfect weather, incomparable views from the deck, golf with friends on a magnificent course, great food and a chance to make a difference. Bring your cheque book as the silent auction will be awesome!

Great, how do I sign up? 

To register or information:  

Email or phone Dayna White canadarescharity@gmail.com (604-885-3916)

Dayna needs:

1. the name, address and phone number for each person registering. 

2. who is golfing and having dinner/who is not golfing but having dinner only. 

3. if you need a power cart.

Everyone can try their hand at the putting contest! And tell us who you would like to be teamed up with for golf. It is an 11 hole Texas Scramble foursome format. Tee times will be drawn from 1:30 to 3:30, and we'll let you know at least a week ahead when you tee off (please tell us if you need one of the later times).

How do I pay? (there are 2 choices)

First choice: Write a cheque in advance made out to CanaDares Society.

Mail it to this address: Dayna White, 6390 Samron Rd., Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A7

Second choice: Pay by cheque, credit card or cash upon your arrival at the Golf Club. (cheque or cash is best for us, if possible). Tax receipts mailed to you later.

If you pay for others, tell us who gets the tax receipt.

We really look forward to seeing you!

We thank-you in advance for your support. 

One more thing, if possible, please register before May 15. Thank you!

Dayna White, on behalf of the CanaDares Golf Tournament Committee.