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Bert Jones 31st Golf Classic To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis


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I have been asked to help out with The 31st Annual Bert Jones Golf Classic, Sponsored by Hollingsworth Richards. This will be the week of the UGA Game. The venue, Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge. This is to help in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Bert and a number of former LSU and Pro Players will be on hand. Join us for a day of golf, food & fun to support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. And meet LSU Great Bert Jones & friends! Let me know if you need more info. This Classic will be played the Friday before the Georgia/LSU Game. Friday October 12th.

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Great day was had by one and all. A number of Former Tigers, Pro Players showed up to help in this worthy cause. Good to see so many players, the stories and getting together, folks giving back. Too many to name, don’t want to leave anyone out. But very supportive men and women made this day a success. 

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On ‎9‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 12:49 PM, LSUDad said:

To add, my cousin runs Borden Milk, he will supply Milks and Juices. Also, we are talking with Krispy Kreme for morning donuts. I have also spoken with Lt. Gov. of La. Billy Nungesser, the Lt. Gov. is looking into helping with supplying of Louisiana Seafood.

Billy is a GREAT GUY! Used to keep me & hubs stocked in General Marine Seasonings & Mixes (i.e. jambalaya, red beans, etc) along with just a few bottles of wine.  He also sponsored our Saddle/Riding Club Horse Shows in Slidell when my kids were in elementary school.

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A few pictures from the Bert Jones Tournament...

My cousin runs Borden Milk, he took care of the Milks and OJ. He got in touch with our friend Donnie, he runs Krispy Kreme, Donnie supplied us with 20 dozen.

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Charles Alexander and Rohan. Someone made the mistake of telling Ro I go to Mexico every year. Ro said, "Bring me back some boots, size 13.

 

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While tailgating Saturday before the UGA game, my relatives and I were talking, he was doing a Tournament that Monday for Wounded Warriors and Patriots. How could I say no. To get across the Mississippi River, due to the Sunshine Bridge being out, the Plaquemine Ferry came into play.

 

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Gun Salute

 

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The Bugler playing Taps, tells me it was a worthy cause.

 

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1 hour ago, Herb said:

I always love taking a ferry across the river.  Sad to see so many going away or gone in the river parishes.

Yep Herb, but two have been used in Plaquemine. I gave a text to the Lt. Gov. Of La. Billy Nungesser, about the problem with the Sunshine Bridge being out, within minutes, he called me back. He said that he was making calls. Talking with my cousin the other day, they have added a third ferry to the Plaquemine crossing. My thanks to the Lt Gov. please remember him on voting days. 

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1 minute ago, LSUDad said:

Yep Herb, but two have been used in Plaquemine. I gave a text to the Lt. Gov. Of La. Billy Nungesser, about the problem with the Sunshine Bridge being out, within minutes, he called me back. He said that he was making calls. Talking with my cousin the other day, they have added a third ferry to the Plaquemine crossing. My thanks to the Lt Gov. please remember him on voting days. 

Well, I live in Maryland so I can't vote for him.

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This is a great cause and a great event. It makes me happy that you're involved in this, @LSUDad.

When I was a kid, I used to participate in a Cystic Fibrosis "Bike-A-Thon" fundraiser where I'd ask people to pledge a monetary amount for every mile I rode on a route in City Park in New Orleans. Sometimes I had trouble collecting because people didn't expect that I'd log over 50 miles and it was more than the $5 or $10 they envisioned.

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4 hours ago, Herb said:

This is a great cause and a great event. It makes me happy that you're involved in this, @LSUDad.

When I was a kid, I used to participate in a Cystic Fibrosis "Bike-A-Thon" fundraiser where I'd ask people to pledge a monetary amount for every mile I rode on a route in City Park in New Orleans. Sometimes I had trouble collecting because people didn't expect that I'd log over 50 miles and it was more than the $5 or $10 they envisioned.

I actually work a number of golf tournaments. I’ve worked golf and tennis tournaments for Cystic Fibrosis, golf tournaments for First Responders and  Folds of Honor. I also work one up in North Georgia for KBG. 
To stay busy since retirement I’ve worked with Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and The Baton Rouge Food Bank. 
Last month I rebuilt a 12X20 foot deck for my Aunt and Uncle. Tore off the old deck, rebuilt the joist and redecked. 
I try to stay busy in my older days. 
Covid shut down Bert’s tournament, I keep checking, don’t know if we’ll ever start it back up. 

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