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Testimonial
TIUFTT and PING have a partnership to get golf clubs into the hands of Wounded Warriors to use during their continued recovery. Listed below is a testimonial from one of our golf club recipients.  "I never played golf before as I was a farm boy from Indiana, but after my injuries from Iraq TIUFTT set me up with clubs and lessons. Since June 15th I have been playing and practicing every day. After playing less than a month I'm hitting a hybrid over 200 yards, I've played in my first golf tournament, and have broke 100. Those aren't my biggest accomplishments though as 4 months ago I almost ended my life due to PTSD and family issues. Thanks to TIUFTT and golf I have learned how to calm down and better manage my PTSD. You guys have saved my life and my marriage. Thank you!!!!!" ~ Joel Hunt, Wounded Warrior Here is a note from the Golf Pro in Colorado that has been helping Joel Hunt. "I just wanted to update you and let you know how Joel is doing. Since getting his clubs, he has practiced almost every day when he is not traveling. He is doing UNBELIEVABLY well! I took him out on our par 3 course and he made 2 legitimate pars and can hit the ball as far as I can when he connects." |
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Vegas, Anyone?
Looking for a great reason to plan a trip to Vegas? Why not consider attending the new Tee it up for the Troops Event in Las Vegas at Angel Park Golf Club on September 29th, 2012. This event is being planned by the University of Las Vegas Nevada Dental Students with proceeds going to help fund the FREE Veteran Dental Clinic.
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Tip it up for the Troops
 The first Tip it up for the Troops event will be held this year at Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights, MN on Thursday, September 6th, 2012 from 6 pm to 9 pm. A Silent Auction will also be be held. Please call Susanne at 612-710-9695 for more information or to purchase tickets ($20) to attend this event. Click here to download the flyer for this event.
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California If you are interested in starting a TIUFTT Chapter in your area please contact our national office. |
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Greetings!
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Welcome to the August issue of our monthly newsletter. This month we are busy preparing for the National Day of Golf on Friday, September 7th, 2012. This day is our way to honor military veterans and their families. You are invited to join us by participating in any way you can. If you have a love of golf, host an event at a private or public golf club by organizing one or more of the following fundraising activities: * Host a Tee it up for the Troops Golf Scramble Event * Donate guest or green fees from the National Day of Golf * Donate net food and beverage sales on the National Day of Golf * Donate funds raised from a guest day, cocktail party, dinner, silent auction, etc... * Accept voluntary donations using the Tee it up for the Troops Donation Brochure * Donate a round of golf for the Flagship Tee it up for the Troops Annual Silent Auction Event This year will be our 8th Annual TIUFTT Flagship Golf Event and it will be held at Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights, MN. We see no greater honor than to "step up to the tee" to show our appreciation for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. So don't hesitate, please contact us today and see how you can participate in the National Day of Golf! |
Operation Never Forgotten
 Operation Never Forgotten (ONF) has created a special event for volunteers, communities and other military support organizations to come together to help heal wounded warriors through new outdoor adventures, challenges, passions and comradeship. To date, over 47,316 Veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have been wounded in action.
On July 20th, 2012 Tee it up for the Troops was proud to be a premier sponsor of the Sports, Afield, and Stream (SAS) event held in Montana. This event brings wounded warriors with physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, mild traumatic brain injury, and survivor's guilt together to participate in a number of healing and inspirational activities such as inspiring speakers, celebrities, a stand-up comedian, Big Sky Lift Rides, Zip-Lining, Archery, Mountain Biking, Dax Rope Skipping, Mountain Hiking, and more. For more information about this year's event, please visit their website at www.sasproject.org. Additional photos from this year's event are posted below.
 
 
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Thank You Volunteers
We had many volunteers step up to help TIUFTT with approximately 200 hours of volunteer time at the Prior Lake Music Festival, formally known as the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, held on Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th. It was a successful event with fun had by all.
"A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!"
Steve Fox, Lynn Broll, Holly Ryan, Chas Ball, Randy McCallum, Kathy Osgood, Neil Tollefsrud, Kristine Hautman, Jim Hautman, Renee Lanka, Kathy Pool, Ann Yeske, Anthony Stagner, Rob Wietcha, Kyle Wesen, Patrick Powers, Vicki Fox, Jen Gouette, John Gouette, John Nugent, Jackie Swanson, Renee Lanka, Brian Howland, Jeff Anderson, , Todd Pladsen, Kris Pladsen,, Ann Yeske, Lynn Broll, Todd Christopherson, Ryan Christopherson, Anthony Stagner, Rob Wietcha, Elliot Shamburg, Stephanie Zadora, Jill Hendrickson, JB Ball, Laurie Ball, Randy Patrick, Linda Ball, PawPADS, Bud and Bernie Bein, Bill Rouleau, Jess Rouleau, Dani Shimon
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Kappa Sigma Partnership
Tee it up for the Troops (TIUFTT) has partnered With the Kappa Sigma Fraternity to help provide volunteers and support various TIUFTT's golf tournaments and other events. Kappa Sigma Fraternity was founded on December 10th, 1869 at the University of Virginia and currently has over 300 chapters and colonies in the United States and Canada. Kappa Sigma is one of the five largest fraternities with over 255,000 initiates and over 15,000 undergraduate members.
 Kappa Sigma has four pillars they strive to achieve at every chapter: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, Service. The "Greater Cause" Initiative that Kappa Sigma has in place for their community service efforts generated over $2,800,000 and 859,000 man hours of community service to local and national charities around the country over the past two years. One of those charities that Kappa Sigma has supported for many years is the Fisher House Foundation, which Kappa Sigma helped build a house in the DC area for our military families.
We are proud to be associated with such a service-oriented group of men.
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Tee it up for the Troops Reunion Event 
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2012 Tee it up for the Troops Events
The following list are the events that have been scheduled for 2012 as of the date of this newsletter.
- Central Illinois Event (Peoria, IL) August 27 at Mount Hawley and Country Club of Peoria
If you have an interest in supporting our military veterans and their families by hosting a fundraising event, please visit our Organize a Fundraiser page on our website or contact the Tee it up for the Troops national office by sending an email to info@teeitupforthetroops.org. We will be glad to guide you through the planning and execution of your fundraiser of choice.
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Sincerely,
Nancy Christopherson
Executive Director
Tee it up for the Troops, Inc
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