This September marks the College of the Canyons Foundation’s 19^th annual ‘Birdies for Books’ charity golf tournament.  All proceeds from this event will aid COC’s education programs.   

In an economic downturn, the cost of attending college presents a barrier for many students.  Currently, the cost of attending COC is about $2,100 per year, so support from charity events such as the ‘Birdies for Books’ enables the college to continue providing learning opportunities regardless of decreases in government funding.

“With state budgets continually being cut despite increased education and training needs, we are delighted to have the support of a great company like C.A. Rasmussen,” states Barry Gribbons, vice president of College of the Canyons. “Events like this enable us to open access to students and community members who need those opportunities now more than ever.”

Supporting community education efforts, C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. has decided to sponsor this tournament.

“It’s a pleasure to sponsor College of the Canyon’s annual golf tournament and it’s a great way to spend the day while helping the young minds enrolled at the college,” explains Charlie Rasmussen, President of C.A. Rasmussen, Inc.

Golfers will tee off on Monday, September 14, at the Valencia Country Club.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

$450 – Single Player Sponsor

• Tournament Benefits (continental breakfast, gift bag, cart and greens fees, driving range privileges, lunch and beverages on the course, and participation in the post tournament awards reception)

$1,000 – Single Player Sponsor

• Tournament benefits
• Sponsor sign display
• Entry in the hole-in-one, beat the pro, long drive and closest to the pin contests

$2,500 – Birdie Sponsor

• One team (three players and a COC championship player)
• Sponsor name in tournament publications and publicity
• Tee sign

$5,000 – Eagle Sponsor

• Two teams (six players and two COC championship players)
• Sponsor name in tournament publications and publicity
• Tee sign

$10,000 – Presenting Sponsor

• Three teams (nine players and three COC championship players)
• Sponsor name in tournament publications and publicity
• Tee sign
• Corporate banner