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August 19, 2006

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IT RAINED the entire night before and morning of the scramble, and there was a real possibility that the CWF Golf Scramble 2006 would be postponed or even canceled. But about thirty minutes into the event, the weather cleared up for a very enjoyable day of golf at Yarrow Golf & Conference Center in Augusta, Michigan. Everyone gave the classic vehicle "hole-in-one" attempt their very best shot but no one made it. Perhaps next year's "million dollar hole" will provide a little bit more incentive! In total, there were about 80 golfers and an additional 25 or 30 of us just there for the fun.

Scroll down for a detailed account and photos of the day's events!

 

Even though the day started out rainy, everything cleared up nicely and folks were able to enjoy the course, just with a little slower greens! CWF's Justyn Wilson takes aim. photo copyright © 2006, Britta Wilson

photo copyright © 2006, Britta Wilson After a long day of golf, everyone convened in the banquet hall for a great meal, great company, raffle prizes and awards presentations. photo copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche Billy Hinsche (left) and Justyn Wilson particularly liked the golf balls with the Foundation logo. Each person was given a sleeve of three balls in their goody bag.

photos copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche Rickenbacker Guitars (RIC) and The Gibson Foundation were both quite generous with us this year. Rickenbacker donated a custom 620 Fireglow electric, and Gibson donated a Studio Les Paul Ebony with chrome hardware and a Epiphone acoustic for our silent auction.

photo copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche Brian Gray and his new Gibson Acoustic   photo copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche Marty McNerney won the custom framed Carl Wilson commemorative Rickenbacker poster. (Left to right) Jonah Wilson, Marty, Karen Carlson, and Justyn Wilson.   photo copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche Dr. Steve Newman, posing with Justyn and Jonah Wilson, was one of the many winners of some terrific raffle prizes sponsored by Bill Harrison and MPI Research of Mattawan, Michigan.   photo copyright © 2006, Britta Wilson Each member of the first place team was given a crystal trophy, custom etched with the CWF silhouette logo and a box of Nike One Platinum golf balls. In addition to the first place team, crystal trophies were also given to the winners for closest to the pin, longest putt, and men's/women's longest drive.   photo copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche After the event, Karen & Todd Carlson invited all of the out-of-towners over to their Indian Lake home for a relaxing evening on the lake and BBQ in appreciation for traveling such distances to attend the event. People in order (from left to right): Steve and Kathy Bergh, Ben Valley, Jeff Green, Randy Hutchinson, Karla and Gary Wilkie, and Ron Jennison at the end of the Carlson's dock.   photo copyright © 2006, Justyn Wilson Sunday morning, when most folks had already begun traveling home, the Wilsons spent a relaxing day at the Carlson's home, enjoying relaxing conversation and even a boat ride touring the lake.   photo copyright © 2006, Billy Hinsche Carl's family poses dockside, left to right: Billy Hinsche and his sister Annie Wilson-Karges (Carl's first wife), Britta Wilson (Justyn's wife), and Carl's sons Justyn and Jonah Wilson.

ALL IN ALL, the 2nd Annual CWF Golf Scramble Against Cancer was a tremendous success. We had increased our participation by roughly 50% this year and will most likely have the same trend next year based on the comments of our guests. Everyone had a great time, even in light of the not-so-perfect weather. The course was challenging but beautiful, the food was incredible, but second only to the company of all of the wonderful Carl Wilson fans coming together not only to fight to keep his memory alive in all of our hearts, but also to raise funds to fight against the disease that has taken so many of our loved ones from us. Let's keep the tradition going and make it bigger and better with each year to come!

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Justyn & Britta Wilson, Jonah Wilson, Annie Wilson-Karges, Billy Hinsche, Blondie Chaplin, Rick Berger, The Gibson Foundation, Rickenbacker Guitars (RIC), Margaret Dowdle Head, Bill Harrison & MPI Research, SWAT Fitness Center, Magna Donnelly Corporation, Linda Shierlaw & Prudential Preferred Realtors, Schlukebir & Locker State Farm Insurance, Schmaus Cash Register Company, Mark Patrzik, and Todd Mouw.

--Karen Carlson, Scramble organizer