Associate Vice Chancellor David Millay and a committee of UALR business partners organized a golf tournament at Chenal Country Club to help fund scholarships for his employees who might not otherwise be able to take classes or complete their degree. 

While employees do get a tuition discount, there is still a cost associated, along with paying for text books, lab fees, etc. Millay did not want that to be a barrier to his employees to continuing their education. What better way to raise money than a golf tournament? There’s rarely a complaint about spending an afternoon on the greens for a good cause, right?

Because we like to keep our intrepid blog readers up to speed on what’s happening at UALR, I volunteered (begged for) the chance to spend part of the afternoon out documenting the event.  I arm-twisted trusted cohort Drew Stephens to man the video camera (check out his fantastic video that accompanies this blog).  It took about a second-and-a-half of arm-twisting to get him to agree.

The event was staffed by Facilities Management employees so those playing in the tournament had the opportunity to meet some of the people they would be helping.

This year’s event was such a success that plans are already in the works to make the tournament an annual fundraiser. Watch for information about GolfFEST 2012!