Special Fund Raising Events

The Council runs three special events to broaden the base of donors to Scouting. These events have their own organizing committees and offer unique features for participants, and account for nearly $50,000 to support Scouting programs in the Great Rivers Council.

Boy Scout Invitational – Two courses this year.
July 12, Jefferson City Country Club, afternoon tee time.
July 26, The Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia, morning tee time.

Steve Sowers with Commerce Bank is chairing this event which features great golf, superb food, outstanding contests and prizes. It’s the one tournament everyone talks about.

For more information contact John Fabsits, Council Finance Director, at (573) 449-2561, extension 202.

Call of the Wild Auction - August 27, 2010, Bass Pro Shops, Columbia
Sporting Clays Tournament - August 28, 2010, Midway Farms, Fayette

Russ Chambers, with Clean the Uniform Company chairs this event. In 2009 we had to turn people away and expect the same in 2010. Three start times: 8:30, 11:30 and 2:30, silent auction, lunch, five-stand and more.

Our 2010 Sponsors

For more information contact John Fabsits, Council Finance Director, at (573) 449-2561, extension 202.

Golf Marathon – September 27, 2010, L. A. Nickell Golf Course, Columbia

Ever play 100 holes of golf in a day? Don't say it can't be done. Join the team of players who will do it. But don't delay; we have only 20 slots for this event. Your day begins at sunrise when you leave the clubhouse in your own golf cart and begin your quest for 100 or more holes of golf! We provide food and beverage all day long, offer massages around noon, have lots of fun contests, and promise you'll never forget this day of strain and