The Memphis Police Foundation Partners with the Community

The Memphis Police Foundation held three fund raising events for 2011:

The Policeman’s Ball  

Blue CRUSH™ Challenge Day

Woodland Tree/FM 98.1 Drake and Zeke Open Golf Tournament.

   

Pat Tigrett does it again with an Evening of Elegance!!

Pat and her staff worked hard in planning and implementing the Policeman’s Ball held on April 2nd at the Gibson Guitar facility. Many days and hours went into making the event a success. The event lived up to its name and was enjoyed by all who attended. The Policeman’s Ball was dedicated to Director Larry Godwin to celebrate his upcoming retirement on April 14th. The Black Tie Affair presented a fun evening of music, dining, silent auctions, displays of technology used by the MPD, and chocolate waterfalls with wonderful hors d’oeuvres. Pat and her staff, led by Sandra Rutledge, exceeded all expectations and left everyone with memories that will not be forgotten. Pat presented the Memphis Police Foundation with a check for $30,000. The funds will be used to support the Memphis Police Department with technology that will make Memphis a safer city. What a wonderful event...

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Blue CRUSH™ Challenge Day

The Challenge day was held on October, 7th in the area of Ridgeway between Poplar Ave and Park.  This was a day long event that began at 7 am and concluded at 7 pm.  A “special thanks” goes out to the following organizations that provided volunteers who made this event a success:

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity U of M    
    Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity U of M    
    Kemmons Wilson School of  Hospitality U of M    
    Siemens Building Technologies    
    Cadence Bank    
    1st Bank    
    City of Memphis Credit Union    
    Accredo Healthcare    
    Home Depot    
    Lander’s Ford    
    FM 98.1 Drake/Zeke Van    
    Kroger    
    Papa John's Pizza    
    PSI    
    Go Mini Storage    
         

Also, FM 98.9 News Talk Radio provided “live broadcast” from the Oak Hall Clothing Store between 2 pm and 6 PM.  Ken Kincaid, Bev Hart and Andrew Clarksenior donated their time in making the event a success. As citizens drove by the locations, volunteers were standing on the curb ready to collect donations from passing motorist.  So, this event really did partner with the community to raise over $6,000 for the day.  The Memphis Police Foundation wishes to thank all our citizens for their support and contributions.

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The Woodland Tree/Drake & Zeke Open

The Open was held on October 21st at the Memphis National Golf Club located on Houston Levee Rd.   This was the second annual tournament held and all 36 teams were sold out for the tournament.  Lunch was catered by the Germantown Commissary and dinner was catered by Amerigo’s.  All food,  beverages and gift bags were provided for all players of the tournament.  A raffle was held at the conclusion of the tournament with prizes such as: two flat screen TVs, suite at the Marriot Nashville for two nights, two sets of two tickets for Tiger Basketball, numerous gift certificates, golf equipment, etc.  A lot of hard work and planning went into the success of the tournament.  The Memphis Police Foundation would like to thank Terrance Arwood, Jared Houston, the staff of Woodland Tree, Drake & Zeke, and Bobby  O’Brien Pro for the Memphis National Golf Club, for making the tournament run as smoothly as it did.  Special thanks to all the companies and individuals that provided sponsorships and teams. November 2nd on the Drake & Zeke FM 98.1 radio show, Terran Arwood and Jared Houston presented the Memphis Police Foundation with a check for $16,500.  The 2011 tournament was enjoyed by all and the proceeds go to support the Memphis Police Department in their fight on crime.