1st Annual Muffy's Classic Golf Tournament

Sunday June 6th, 2010
Cottonwood Golf Course, Nanaimo
1:15 Shotgun Start

$115 p/Golfer... Includes: 18 holes of golf, power cart, BBQ dinner & Prizes!!!!

Fundraising in support of the Vancouver Island University Atheletic Bursary Fund... In LOVING memory of Erica Murphy (d'Alessandro)

We only have space for 25 teams this year, so book now to avoid missing out!!!!!

For REGISTRATION or sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Dawn Walton: dawnwalton@shaw.ca or 250-740-0978
Tara Lewis: taralewis@live.ca or 250-741-6181

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