Eagles appreaciate golf tournament help

To the Editor:

The Bluff City Eagles 3730 Aerie and Auxiliary would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who was instrumental in the success of our Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 27, 2011.

This tournament was organized to raise money for the Missouri State President's Project. The State Presidents, Tim Marler and Leslie Franklin, have chosen as their charity for this fraternal year the "Dream Factor." This charity grants "Dreams" for children that are critically or chronically ill.

We wish to thank the follow sponsors for their generous donations: Newman Amusements, Stoddard County Seed of Dexter, Fifty Three Package and Grocery Story, Eastside Discount Pharmacy, Simmons Tire, Southern Bank, C. E. Norton, Inc., Tim Marler, MO State Aerie President, Debbie Marler, Bulletin Editor "Bear Necessitees," Hermann Eagles 1328, 4M Sign Service and Design, Bluff City 3730 Eagles Riders, Bluff City 3730 Eagles, Bluff City 3730 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo, Bluff City 3730 Past President's Project, Merriman's Pest Control, First Missouri State Bank, Gamblin Lumber Company, Bullwinkles, Leon Heacock, SEMO Ready Mix, Greg's Auto Sales, Smith's Tree Service, Kennett Eagles Aerie 3715, Blackwell-Baldwin Ford, Sons of American Legion 153, Sells Property Development (McDonalds), Advance Eagles Aerie 4154, Rent One, Century 21/American Realty, Kohlfield Distributors, Blackwell-Baldwin Pontiac, Perkins Restaurant, Pizza Inn, JR Shoes, Colton's Steak House, Bluff Falls, TNT Western Store, Mike and Zach's BBQ, Woolard's Lawn Care, Scobey's Automotive, Bluff City Barber Shop, Bootheel Kickers and Morse, Harwell, Jiles Insurance.

A special "thanks" to the 25 four-person teams that participated and made the tournament such a wonderful event. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Additionally, without the support of the Poplar Bluff City Gold Course and its staff none of this would have been possible. We are also grateful to our Eagle volunteers who once again have generously given of their time to raise money for charity.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others in need. The Bluff City Eagles is community oriented and donates money to many local, state, and national charities. We are "People Helping People."

Loyd Merriman

Event Organizer

Bluff City Eagles