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TEEING OFF - 1991
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50 children black and white, boys and girls from Munhall and Homestead - ages 10-12
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15-day summer camp program
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Location - Frosty Valley Golf Course, busing and lunch was provided at no charge. PGA instructors on hand to provide lessons. The Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation provided resources and directions.
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Finale - 18-hole play at Hidden Valley, picnic, swimming and parents at the award ceremony
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50 sets of starter clubs awarded to all children who participated
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Initial fundraiser - October Golf Outing at Laurel Valley Country Club
"Please allow me to express my gratitude for the wonderful opportunity you have given my son. I cannot begin to tell you how much he enjoys the lessons. As a parent, I want to commend you for introducing my son to a sport that builds confidence, social skills, sportsmanship and good manners. These skills will be valuable to him, especially, during his teenage years."
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IN THE FAIRWAY
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1995 saw a fundamental shift in strategy, in particular, how to reach out to more children. The major change was the development of an alliance with the Pittsburgh Public School System and the Tri-State Section of the PGA.
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Focus on 6 th - 8 th graders
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Instruction during school and in place of scheduled physical education
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In 1995, the Foundation held clinics in three middle schools reaching 285 children
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Spring Clinics run for six weeks with instruction at each school, driving ranges and a Par 3
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Week seven takes the Tournament to a golf course; 50 children per school
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Finale/Awards occurs after play at a golf course
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Passes available to a golf course with clubs on loan to our children
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In 1998, the Foundation started a spring program and a camp program for the children in the Diocese of Pittsburgh
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Ongoing long-range plans for the 21 st century are being formulated and implemented
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All instructors are PGA Professionals
"The pride of the students and commitment of the many adults who are volunteers in the program were both evident through the awards finale. You and the "pros" are indeed doing great work."
Helen S. Faison
Acting Superintendent of the
Pittsburgh Public Schools
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