BPU schedules charity golf tournament Sept. 11

The BPU Employees Charity Golf Corp. will hold its annual charity golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Dub’s Dread Golf Course, Kansas City, Kansas.

BPU employees hold the annual golf event, which so far has raised more than $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 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

The team entry fee is $500, which includes greens fees, cart, a continental breakfast, refreshments on the course and an awards dinner with prizes after ther tournament.

For details, contact [email protected]. The deadline for player registration is Aug. 23.

There are opportunities for individuals and companies to contribute or donate to the 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. The registration form is at https://www.bpu.com/Portals/0/2021%20BPU%20Charity%20Golf%20Entry%20Sponsor%20Forms.pdf.

The 2020 tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2019 tournament was able to raise more than $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 Corp. Board of Directors, listed on the link above, or David Mehlhaff at 913-573-9173.

The BPU also is seeking applications for consideration as a beneficiary to receive proceeds from this year’s event.

The BPU Employees Charity Golf Corp, a not-for-profit organization, sponsors and holds the annual golf tournament to benefit area children’s charities and youth in Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County.