[407] BCBS of Tennesse Martin Goal: Earn $50K for Scholarships

Release date: April 9, 2010


News & Public Affairs contact: Randy Weiler, 615-898-5616 or jweiler@mtsu.edu
Martin Chair of Insurance contact: Dr. Ken Hollman, 615-898-2673
Development contact: John Mitchell, 615-494-8990


BCBS of Tennessee Martin Goal: Earn $50K for Scholarships

(MURFREESBORO, TN) – Organizers of the 26th annual BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Tommy T. Martin Chair of Insurance Golf Tournament anticipate raising $50,000 toward student scholarships from the event.
The tournament, which will have a best-ball, scramble format, has a noon shotgun start on Tuesday, April 20, at Champions Run Golf Course in Rockvale. Entry fee is $150 per person or $900 for a sixsome.
“This is the primary fundraiser for the Martin Chair of Insurance,” said Dr. Ken Hollman, the chairholder. “We have raised an estimated half-million dollars in the past 25 years.
“This year, we are looking to have our best tournament ever. We have the prospect of raising $50,000 after all expenses have been met.”
Hollman added that corporate sponsor BCBST’s $10,000 contribution “is a great jump-start toward this $50,000 goal.” Various levels of sponsorships are available for businesses or individuals.
Lunch and registration start the day’s activities from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. A meal and awards presentation sponsored by State Farm will start around 4:30 p.m.
Champions Run is a 6,600-yard, 18-hole, par-72 course. Steve Graham serves as director of golf.
Richard L. “Dick” Hendrick of Murfreesboro was named honorary chair of the event in 2008 by the Insurance Liaison Committee.
For more information, contact Hollman at 615-898-2673 or khollman@mtsu.edu.

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