Unity Barn Raisers 4th Annual Golf Classic Slated for August 30 at Natanis Golf Course

Unity, Maine – August, 2009 – The 4th annual Unity Barn Raisers Golf Classic will be held at Natanis Golf Course on Webber Pond Road in Vassalboro, Maine, on Sunday, August 30. 

Proceeds will support economic vitality, rural vitality and community health and wellness in the western Waldo County area.

The rain or shine golf tournament will feature a scramble format with a 9 a.m. start. Registration begins at 8 a.m. A $100-per-player fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, gift bag, and lunch.

Awards and prizes include hole-in-one with $10,000 cash prize; 50/50 putting contest; closest to the pin; low gross top 3; low net top 3; and 50/50 raffle.
To register phone (207) 948-9005 or e-mail ubr@uninets.net.

The tournament co-chairs are Unity area residents Charlie Schaefer and Bob Cartier.

The Unity Foundation is the major sponsor with many local businesses participating.

Executive Director for the Unity Barn Raisers Tess Woods noted that the annual golf tournament is an important source of funding in support of many programs and initiatives to benefit the town of Unity and surrounding area.

“We have enjoyed outstanding support from the town and Unity area sponsors, and we expect to continue adding sponsors right up to the tournament,” said Woods.

Despite the importance of the tournament fundraising, golfers of all ages and skill levels find something for everyone. While the tournament features good competition and skilled players, the field is varied with the overall emphasis on fun.

“This is a really fun tournament that gives me a great opportunity to interact with members of the greater Unity area community,” said golfer and Unity College Associate Director of College Communications Mark Tardif.

The environmental college on Quaker Hill in Unity is not known for producing stellar golfers.

“Each year I find myself playing with Unity College teammates who spend more time observing and discussing wildlife, flora and fauna than yardage to the hole,” quipped Tardif. “Environmental analysis while golfing is the price that a golf enthusiast pays for working at an environmental college.”

“If Unity College can field several teams of faculty and staff, then find a way to successfully play through 18 holes, that tells you right there that this tournament is special.”

Unity Barn Raisers (UBR) is a non-profit community betterment organization serving Unity and surrounding communities. Started in 1996 with a downtown revitalization focus, UBR programs soon expanded to include rural vitality and community health & wellness programs and activities.

The Unity Barn Raisers is located online at http://www.unitybarnraisers.org/.

Unity College is a small private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education which emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community.