MILLEN, GA - Southeast Produce Council’s not-to-be-missed 2016 Terry Vorhees Charity Golf Classic came to a close last week and proved to be another successful event.
The classic brought together a host of industry members who helped to raise $84,500 for the event’s beneficiaries, Victory Junction and the Produce for Better Health Foundation, while the event delivered education and provided networking opportunities.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to network, learn and help us raise funds for these two worthy causes,” said SEPC Executive Director, David Sherrod. “We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors, retailers, and attendees.”
The two-day event kicked off with a private tour of event beneficiary Victory Junction, a North Carolina-based camp for kids with chronic medical conditions, by 12 members of the SEPC, according to a press release.
The general session and luncheon on Wednesday addressed Produce for Better Health Foundation’s 2015 State of the Plate, reviewed by PBH president Dr. Elizabeth Pivonka. Attendees discovered data showing the trends of fruit and vegetable consumption, along with information on produce’s correlation to certain diseases and potential ways to entice consumers to purchase more produce.
In addition, on Wednesday, donations of $42,250 each were presented to both Victory Junction and the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Attendees also heard first-hand, about the impact that Victory Junction has, from one of the kids who attends the program every year.
Always taking it up a notch, SEPC had former NASCAR race driver, and the official starter for the event, Kyle Petty, open the golf tournament Thursday. Rocky “Rockstar” Shipes wowed golfers with his trick shot abilities and long drive skills. Also, nationally-recognized stock car driver Shannon McIntosh, chatted it up with golfers on the course.
Congrats to SEPC on a successful event and we can’t wait to see what the classic will present next year.
