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Speaker Announced for
Annie Oakley Golf Tournament
By Warren Richards
The 30th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast approaching. On
Monday, July 25th, at 12:30 pm, over 80 golfers will tee off in this
thirtieth anniversary of the tournament. Over the past 29 years the
Annie Oakley Golf Tournament has raised and donated approximately
$445,000.00 to help cancer patients in their struggle against their
dreaded illness. This year promises to be another success for the
tournament.
All golfers and their guests are invited to attend the banquet
beginning at 5:30 the evening of the tournament. The banquet is
held in the Greenville Golf Course dining room. In addition
to a fine dinner, the evening’s activities will include the announcing
of the golf gross and net winners. There will also be a raffle for the
basket of cheer. Master of ceremonies will be Mr. James Buchy.
The special speaker for the banquet will be Mr. Mark Cotter, a four
year throat cancer survivor who has close ties to Darke County. A
native of neighboring Randolph County, Indiana, Mark participated last
month in the Cancer Association of Darke County’s Run/Walk held at the
City Park. In addition, he has for many years passionately supported
the Great Darke County Fair.
Mark is currently Director of Corporate Communications and Event
Planning for Auto-Owners Insurance Company, a Fortune 500 company with
operations in 26 states. Based in Lansing, Michigan their Ohio
regional office is located in Lima. Along with being a cancer survivor
Mr. Cotter has a long standing streak of over 1,500 days of following a
basketball shooting routine. This streak has allowed him to share his
story with the University of Iowa and have a shoot out contest with
Michigan State University’s Coach, Tom Izzo (which Mark won, making 47
out of 50 shots; while Izzo made 46 of 50 shots). Mark is going to
share his inspirational story and what he believes are the essential
elements in becoming a cancer survivor. The tournament committee is
excited to welcome Mr. Mark Cotter to its Thirtieth Annual Annie Oakley
Golf Tournament to benefit the Cancer Association of Darke County.
Those interested in attending the Dinner Banquet to listen to Mr. Mark
Cotter may RSVP to Warren Richards at the Cancer Association of Darke
County at 937-548-9960. The traditional fine dinner is $30.00 and will
be served at 5:30 p.m., preceded with Cocktails (cash bar) and snacks
at 5:00 p.m.
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