Project background: 

It all began when Rutland K-40 member Gary Crawshaw brought the idea of a Pub Putt project to the Rutland Kinsmen Club, which he was a member back in 1988 as a means of raising money specifically for Cystic Fibrosis.  He saw the idea at a Kinsmen event he attended back east the previous year.  For several years it was a major event for the club and raised very good donations.   When the Rutland and Kelowna Kinsmen clubs merged a number of years back, they decided to maintain the successful project which had been run by Kin Paul Lenz for several years.
  In 2007, project chairperson Kin Scott McKinnon took the event to another level for the 20th Anniversary, more than doubling the funds raised, by inviting other clubs from British Columbia and Yukon to attend.
Five years later, we are now about to host the 25th Annual Kelowna Kinsmen Pub Putt for Cystic Fibrosis and our goal is to have at least 25 teams and raise at least $20,000.00.
Since our District Executive Mid-term meetings have been scheduled to be hosted in Kelowna the same weekend, the Kelowna Kinsmen will also be hosting a fund-raising Founder’s Night Banquet (the night before our Pub Putt).  As well, the Ok Corral, a local country night-club in town has decided to host a Friday night fundraising event for the Kelowna Kinsmen Club .  In essence, we are hosting three back-to-back events to d promote the Kelowna Kinsmen and to raise awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis.
 In the past 24 years, we have raised approximately $149,000 dollars for CF and have raised the profile about this dreaded disease within our community. Additionally the Kelowna Kinsmen Club has been involved with financial assistance to several people with Cystic Fibrosis in our area for life-enhancing Airway Clearance Vests, generating assistance from within the Zone and District.  We have also passed along our expertise and assistance for the past 3 years with the organization of a Pub Putt in Duncan on Vancouver Island hosted by the Duncan Kinettes. 

So, What is the Pub Putt? 

  A FUNdraising Event like no other!! 

 All teams participating in the Pub Putt are escorted by Course Marshals from the Kelowna Kinsmen Club, who has information to share with them about Cystic Fibrosis and the Kinsmen Association.  This also helps the participants to educate the pub patrons as well.. 

Kin Canada is invited to attend! 

Our 25th Annual theme is “Beating Cystic Fibrosis – with TEAM SPIRIT” so your team can create your creative DREAM TEAM costume ideas! Our District Governor and Kelowna Kinsmen member Paul Lenz was at National this past summer and has spoken to teams interested in attending from both Alberta and Saskatchewan this year. We have also heard that this year’s president of Cystic Fibrosis Canada will also be attending, so we are putting the invitation out there to all our Kin form across Canada!  Kelowna is home to Big White Ski Resort and boasts some of the best champagne powder in all of North America!  Why not make a holiday out of your visit and enjoy Beautiful BC!!  There will be prizes & plaque for “Most $$ Raised”, “Best Team Costume”, and the Gary Crawshaw Team Spirit Award” and More! 

To Register yourself or your Team: 

 COST: $300/team = $75/person.  By registering early you will receive pledge forms, allowing you to raise your entry fee, and it shouldn’t cost anyone to enter!  Donations over $20.00 receive a tax receipt (with completed address on the pledge sheets).  Many clubs will cover the cost of a team to attend from their service other accounts.  Others just write a check themselves for the tax receipt. We REQUIRE a $100 deposit with registration.  Please make all CHEQUES payable to “KELOWNA KINSMEN” (not Cystic Fibrosis directly please).  All funds raised are submitted to Cystic Fibrosis Canada . 

Look for it on Facebook: Kelowna Kinsmen Pub Putt 
Or go to: http://www.kelownakinsmen.com/pubputt 

You’ll find a computer friendly; type-in the blanks registration form.   

ASSIGN a team captain (or yourself) to complete this and email it ASAP to register!! HURRY!  The $100 deposit is to guarantee you a spot and to have pledge sheets sent to you.  These will allow your teammates to begin collecting donations from everyone they know to help offset their registration cost.  Team registrations received after Feb. 9th can’t be guaranteed their requested T-shirt sizes. Once your registration form is received the team captain will be contacted to arrange pick up of the Pledge Sheets (or receive an emailed copy). 

Thank you!   Submitted on behalf of the Kelowna Kinsmen Club by Scott McKinnon
Contact at Cell: (250)763-4549 or at Work: Toll Free 1-877-628-0800 

 

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click here for Founders Night and Pub Putt 2011 pictures
and Pub Putt 2009 pictures