I would like to thank all of you who sponsored, participated, or helped in the First Annual Krystal Ebel Golf Tournament last September. We raised over $15,000 for the scholarship program. Our family selected three students from Dobson High School, and each received a $1000 scholarship in Krystal's name. Over the past two and a half years, we have given out eight scholarships to Dobson Seniors. However, our goal is to build an endowment that will grant scholarships to high school students for many generations to come.
We have made many other accomplishments over the past year, as well. First, we helped to persuade the Mesa and Peoria School Districts to close their campuses at lunchtime. Also, we have promoted the Drive Kind program with donations from bracelets and magnets www.drivekind.com. In addition, many Dobson students have attended Driver’s Edge, a free hands-on driving class out at Firebird Raceway. Recently, we helped to pass HB 2033, the Teenage Driving Act, through the Arizona State Legislature. Although we have accomplished much, we still have a long way to go.
Our Second Annual Benson Systems Krystal Ebel Memorial Golf Tournament promises to be even better than last year. First, we will be moving the tournament to Sunday, December 9th. That way we won't have to compete with the Cardinal's schedule, and it will be a lot cooler. It also happens to be the 3rd anniversary of Krystal's passing.
Another change is that we hope to expand the field to use all 27 holes at Ocotillo Golf Resort this year. This will allow for 216 players to participate in the event.
We will also need to find more hole sponsors than last year. Benson Systems has agreed to be our corporate sponsor, and we have kept the contact information for all of our previous sponsors and raffle prize contributors.
Finally, we plan to make this year’s tournament even more organized than last year. We will be asking for help earlier, forming committees, and working in teams to accomplish goals. We’ll need to rally sponsors, sign up players, sell and distribute raffle tickets, and facilitate all the other aspects of the tournament to ensure that it is successful.
Again, we cannot thank you enough for your commitment to this event. After losing Krystal, we have been absolutely touched by the support of our family and friends. This tournament is just another way that we celebrate and honor Krystal’s memory, and we are so happy that you want to be part of it. www.krystal-ebel.memory-of.com/
Sincerely,
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