Merv Tweed, MP to host Charity Golf Tournament

(Brandon) May 20, 2009 – Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris is pleased to announce he will be hosting a Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.  The event will take place at the Oak Island Golf Course at Oak Lake on Friday, June 26.

“I am excited about putting together an event that will benefit such a worthy organization,” said Tweed. “Our plans are in place and we are taking registration on a first come basis, so I encourage anyone interested to enter today.”

The event will be a Texas Scramble format with a shotgun start at 12 noon.  The registration fee is $100 per person that includes golf, cart and steak supper. You may enter as an individual, group or foursome. 

Entries must be received before June 19^th by visiting Merv Tweed’s Constituency Office at #8 - 223, 18^th Street North, Brandon or by calling 726-7600.

“We have some fantastic prizes and raffles in store for those who attend and we will continue to accept donations up until June 26^th,” noted Tweed.  “It’s promised to be a day full of fun and fellowship, and at the end of the day, it’s for charity.”

Net proceeds of the Merv Tweed Charity Golf Tournament will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. 

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