BPU Charity Golf Tourney set for September 11th, 2021

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(KANSAS CITY, Ks) — The BPU Employees Charity Golf Corp. will host its Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Dub’s Dread Golf Course in Kansas City, Kansas. As part of its on-going commitment to the community, BPU employees host this popular annual golf event which, to date, has raised over $639,000 for children’s charities in Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County.

The 2021 tournament kicks off with registration and a continental breakfast at 7:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. The team entry fee is $500.00, which includes greens fees, cart, a continental breakfast, refreshments on the course, and an awards dinner with prizes after the tournament. For more details, contact CharityGolf.Corp@bpu.com. The deadline for player registration is August 23rd, 2021.

There are also several opportunities for individuals or companies to contribute or donate to this charity event, including corporate sponsorships at various levels, in-kind donations of gift certificates, golf balls, tees, and other items for use in player goodie bags. Click here to download the registration form or to explore sponsorship opportunities.

The 2020 tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The 2019 tournament was able to raise over $57,000 for the KC Blind All Stars, Giving the Basics and Young Women on the Move.

For additional information, contact a member of the BPU Employees Charity Golf Corporation Board of Directors:

David Mehlhaff 913-573-9173
Jerin Purtee 913-573-6833
Jeremy Ash 913-573-9555
Misha Cobbins 913-573-9121
Jerod Letcher 913-573-9735
Tony Coleman 913-573-9677
Brian Laverack 913-573-9981
John McVay 913-573-9414

Very soon, the BPU Employee Charities Golf Corporation will be seeking applications for consideration as a beneficiary to receive proceeds from this year’s event.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, the BPU Employees Charity Golf Corporation, a Kansas 501c3 not-for-profit organization, sponsors and hosts an annual golf tournament. Since 1992, the annual event has raised over $639,000 for area children’s charities and nonprofit organizations that benefit children and youth in Kansas City Kansas and Wyandotte County.

About BPU

BPU’s water department was originally created in 1909, and its electric utility was operational in 1912. The purpose of the utility, then and to this day, is to provide the highest quality electric and water services at the lowest possible cost. Today the publicly owned utility serves approximately 63,000 electric and 53,000 water customers, primarily in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The mission of the utility and its employees is “to focus on the needs of our customers, to improve the quality of life in our community while promoting safe, reliable and sustainable utilities.” BPU’s Web site is www.bpu.com.