Star Regional Medical Center took first place in the tournament, including team members David Santoemma, Justin Coffman, Dr. Derek Slack and Brent Jarvis
Chuck Liner’s team came in second place, including team members Chuck Liner, Glenn Wear, Jason Housley and Dennis Hicks
Pictured, left to right: Abby Medley, Morning Pointe Senior Living’s regional vice president for the Appalachian Region; Crystal Sutton, executive director of Morning Pointe of Athens; and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living co-founder and CEO
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living raised a record $17,000 at its Fifth Annual Mastering Memory Care Golf Tournament to support clinical scholarships through the Morning Pointe Foundation.
The June 28th event at the Springbrook Golf & Country Club in Niota also saw a record 26 sponsors. Teams enjoyed a fun 18 holes of golf followed by an awards luncheon.
The Starr Regional Medical Center team came in first place, including members David Santoemma, Justin Coffman, Dr.
Derek Slack and Brent Jarvis. Chuck Liner’s team came in second, with members Chuck Liner, Glenn Wear, Jason Housley and Dennis Hicks. And third place went to the Midlab, Inc., team, which included members Cody Housley, Vance Lowe, Rob Thress and Matt Schenk.
The tournament will benefit the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Golf tournament proceeds specifically assist with clinical scholarships. The Foundation partners with a several community colleges and universities locally, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Athens and in Jacksboro and Chattanooga State Community College.
"Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Citizens National Bank," officials said. "The tournament also benefitted from Cart Sponsor ETPS; Putt-Off Sponsors Midlab, Inc. and Hearth Hospice; Marketing Signage Sponsor In Good Health; and Tee Box and Game Sponsor Sweetwater Hospital Association. Team sponsors included several other local businesses.
“We had such a great show of support this year for such a great cause,” said Crystal Sutton, executive director at Morning Pointe of Athens and tournament organizer. “We broke our previous records for participation and monies raised, and we had perfect weather. Thank you to everyone who made this event happen and has helped local students to be able to afford to pursue their education.”
Last year’s tournament raised $12,000.
Miranda Perez, executive director of the Morning Pointe Foundation, said, “We had such a great time at the tournament this year. Thank you so much to Morning Pointe of Athens and the greater Athens community for your support of our organization and mission of helping to grow the local clinical workforce. Your support truly makes a difference in the scholarship recipients’ lives."