Had A wonderful experience that I feel compelled to share....
(Whether your a Golf enthusiast like myself or just enjoy a great story,
this is a part of our history.)
The first part of my journey took me to East Canton, Ohio, where I was both
honored and privilaged to meet Bill & Rene'e Powell. The Owners of Clearview
Golf Club. The story goes that "when Bill Powell encountered racial
discrimination on the golf course after returning home from World War II, he
decided to build his own place to play, one where people of all colors would be
welcome." The course is today the only course designed, built, owned, and
operated by an African American. Clearview was named a National Historic
Site by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2000. It garnered Ohio
Historic Site recognition the same year. I encourage you to take a moment and
click on this link for a more detailed account of the course, the history and a
general overview of an incredible accomplishment of the Powell Family: http://www.clearview-gc.com
From there my travels took me to Virginia. Back in 2004 I join a Golfing
Club called the "Canadian Birdies". Birdies Stands for
Busy
group who
Involve
themselfs in
Rendering
help and
Doing
Acts of kindness
In
the communty that
Enables
others to
Succeed!
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 So every
year all the Birdies Groups from across the USA and Canada get together and compete
for Braggin' Rights at "Birdies Invitational." This is a 2 day charity
event to support the "Homeless Children's Home" located in Virginia.
The event was held at two different golf courses. The first Day was at the Cardinal
Golf Club, in Ft. Lee, Virginia. The second day was at the Jordan
Point Golf Course in Prince George, Virginia. Both beautiful courses and I
am extremely happy to report, this year Marvin Wilson and Calvin Simon (yes that
would be me!) are the "2005 Champions" with a 64 score!
That me with the trophy that is on display in the Birdie room at the Children's
Home. And on a more personal note, I also brought home the "Long Drive -
Male - 2005" trophy, and First Place Virginia Birdies Invatational.
Over all a wonderful and relaxing trip.
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