Community Golf Classic on September 11 Will Benefit A.C.T.I.O.N. Program

A.C.T.I.O.N. services children grades 5 - 8; one of the few programs in Nashville for this age group

Madison, TN – Business, community school, and civic leaders will join forces once again to present the 9th Annual Maxwell Cares for Kids Community Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Course on Thursday, September 11. Funds raised at the tournament will benefit A.C.T.I.O.N., a free youth outreach program serving students in grades 5 – 8 in the Madison-Inglewood community. The four-person scramble tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m. with lunch, registration, driving practice and a putting contest. A shotgun start is set for 1:00 p.m. The event will conclude at 6:00 p.m. with an awards ceremony.

The event is named in honor and memory of Bob Maxwell, who was an active supporter of the tournament and whose leadership was instrumental in launching A.C.T.I.O.N., an important service to the families in our community, particularly single parent families and low income families. A.C.T.I.O.N. is one of the few programs in the city designed specifically for children of this age. At this crucial time in their development, the program helps them learn how to be of service to others, while offering opportunities for social, spiritual and intellectual growth.

The Maxwell Cares for Kids Community Golf Classic is the major source of funding support for A.C.T.I.O.N. (All Children Together in Our Neighborhood), a free before-and-after school program serving students in grades 5 – 8 who attend public schools in the Madison-Inglewood community. In addition to providing a supervised environment for youth, the A.C.T.I.O.N. program features recreational activities, arts and crafts, games, tutoring, computer lab opportunities and classes ranging from cooking to music. The program operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Breakfast is served in the morning and snacks are provided after school. The program extends throughout the summer in a daily summer camp.

Roy McDaniel and John Capshaw are this year’s co-chairmen. They are hoping for a successful fundraising event so that Bob Maxwell’s vision for this program can continue.

Entry fee for the September 11 golf event is $125.00 per person / $500.00 per team. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration deadline is September 1. To sign up for participation or for additional information about the Maxwell Cares for Kids Community Golf Classic, please call 868-1673.