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TO HOST 2016 SCHOLARSHIP GALA

AND SPRING GOLF CLASSIC

“It is a privilege for
the Department
of University
Advancement to
be involved in the
organization of this
great event for 13
years with so many
wonderful donors
and supporters.

”–Phil Memoli,VP of of university advancement.

A s they say in New Orleans, “Laissez les PHIL MEMOLI,VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT; MARIE AND DALE MULLIN, FOUNDER OF
bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good CHARITY GOLF FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS; AND DR. DAVID BOROFSKY, PRESIDENT OF HODGES UNIVERSITY.
times roll” and prepare to join Hodges
University for its New Orleans Jazz-themed breakfast, player gift and seating at the tournament awards luncheon, which will
2016 Scholarship Gala and Spring Golf Classic be held at the end of play. Participants will also be eligible to win various prizes
on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, 2016, at The throughout the day.
Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oaks Blvd.
in Estero. “The Scholarship Gala and Spring Golf Classic is one of the most highly
anticipated charity events in Southwest Florida,” said Phil Memoli, Hodges’ Vice
Serving as this year’s Scholarship Gala President of university advancement. “The net proceeds from the event will benefit
presenting sponsor is LeeSar. Beginning Friday The Men in Higher Education Scholarship Fund and the Scholarship Assistance
evening at 6:00 p.m., guests will be greeted by for Veterans Education Fund (SAVE).”
a jazz ensemble, stilt walkers, mimes, gourmet
cuisine and specially selected premium boutique The first Men in Higher Education Scholarship was awarded in the summer
wines. In addition, silent and live auction items 2014 term. Since that time, 47 students have received a total of $54,000 toward
including vacations and gourmet dinners will be their college education. Currently, 35 percent of Hodges University students
available for interested bidders. are male, and with the help of the scholarship, they are able to continue their
education for the betterment of their families and themselves. In order to
On Saturday,April 9,guests will prepare to tee qualify for the scholarship, students must have a 2.0 GPA and demonstrated
off at the Spring Golf Classic. Val Ward Cadillac financial need.
will serve as the event’s presenting sponsor,
and Danny Pate, vice president of operations “The scholarship is awarded to male students who meet the criteria,” said Dr.
at CenturyLink, will serve as honorary chair. Marcia Turner, dean of students at Hodges.
Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m.
with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Entry into the “It is a privilege for the Department of University Advancement to be involved
golf tournament includes green fee, cart, player

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