Craig Collins is winner of AMA Golf
2014 Event
Once again, AMA St.
Louis kicked off another year with a blockbuster golf outing on July 3, 2015.
Out annual tradition of more than 15 years attracted a mix of veterans and new
players and, as always, a range of skills. 40 golfers enjoyed lunch, before loading
carts for the shotgun start at 12:30 on a glorious day. (The weather was a
comfortable warm partly cloudy but mostly sunny afternoon).
Special thanks to a
dedicated committee who looked after details: Melanie Kachevis (2e Creative),
Pat Hawn/Peter Shinkle (MarketVolt), Bud Menzel (Treetop Enterprises), Jamie
Collins (Kent Precision Foods), Dave Cox (Sandbox Creative). Viviano’s catering
and the crew at Creve Coeur Golf Course made sure everyone felt at home and
MarketVolt hosted a post game gathering at their offices across the street.
The traveling trophy
was won by Craig Collins with a low net score for nine holes (37) after a
scorecard playoff with Steve Sloan of Donoson Group. Notable participation from
The St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Turnkey Technologies, Sante Fitness, The
Donoson Group, Charter Business, Grizzel & Company, a healthy contingent
from The University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL). Jamie Collins took some
great photos of the event which were on the big screen at MarketVolt for the
trophy presentation.
Amid the festivities a
heartfelt rendition of Happy Birthday was sung to Perry Drake of UMSL, Bob
Bishop of Bishop & Partners and Annie McBride of Annie M Creative whose
birthdays fall on July 4, June 30, and July 2 respectively. (Annie was one of
the registered golfers who could not make it.)
Note:
The event appears to have finished comfortably in the black once cash, checks
and online payments are totaled. The unofficial accounting indicated a
contribution margin of $150 or better. The event is designed with thin margins to keep the event affordable and fun for all members and guests of the St. Louis chapter of the American Marketing Association. Sponsorship is always welcome to enhance the value.
Photos above from top: The coveted traveling trophy, UMSL team Jacob, Daryl and Jennifer Clemente holding Alex Clemente, Michael Taylor and team from Creative Producers Group and in cart Wes Morgan and Perry Drake.
