Help Drive Out Hunger in Our Community
In the last several years, the Golf Classic’s Fund-A-Need has successfully supported Catholic Charities’ summer food initiatives. Typically, donations are down nearly 50% during those months, yet the need increases by 27% as kids are home for break.
This year the circumstances are different, and the need for food is even greater.
Due to COVID-19, many businesses have closed their doors, and many jobs have been lost. As more and more families are facing financial hardships, they are turning to Catholic Charities for help. Your support of the Golf Classic will help the agency continue to serve families in need.
Join us in overcoming this Summer Food Drought, while enjoying a great game of golf, a raffle, lunch, and more!
Event Details
The 39th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Golf Classic took place on August 24, 2020. Thank you for your support in making this event a success!
The 39th Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic
Benefiting Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
August 24, 2020
Lake Quivira Country Club
In Loving Memory
A Lifelong Legacy
Ben and Betty Zarda
Catholic Charities is grateful for the tireless support from the founding sponsors of the Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic. The event has raised more than $3 million for Catholic Charities since its start in 1981.
In the last year, we said goodbye to both Ben and Betty. Their generous and giving spirit, however, lives on through the Golf Classic as their family continues their legacy of raising funds to feed families in need.
Fund-A-Need
Summer Food Drought
At a time when families need us most, our pantry shelves are growing empty. Your donation can help Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas feed families in need this summer!
Presenting Sponsor
Loretto Foundation, LLC
Underwriting Sponsors
Delta Innovative Services, Inc.
Excel Constructors, Inc.
McAnany Construction
and Mel and Pat McAnany
Leo and Helen Rieke
Sioux Chief Manufacturing
Benefactor Sponsors
Ad Astra Information Systems
Bank of Labor
Board of Public Utilities of Kansas City, Kansas
Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas
Coldwell Banker Regan Realtors
Country Club Bank
Donohoe & Associates, Inc.
Go Chicken Go
INTRUST Bank
Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Network MMC Corp
Straub Construction Co., Inc.
The Robert E. Miller Group
Thomas McGee, L.C. Truss, LLC
Villa St. Francis
Heavenly Sponsors
Kristin and Andy Banker
Bickimer Homes
Bob Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Ciocca
McCownGordon Construction, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Newell
Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Smith
Fund-a-Need Supporters
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Link
Constance M. Cooper Foundation
John J. Sullivan, Jr. Charitable Trust
Ben and Betty Zarda Family
Kissick Construction Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Lewis
Dr. and Mrs. Randy Sheridan
Mr. and Mrs. Ken L. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Merwald
Abbey-Simons Co.
The Hollis + Miller Architects
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Lavery
Mr. L. Spencer Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Colby L. Rieke
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Trum
Sponsorship Levels
All players, regardless of sponsorship level, receive lunch, gifts, golf, and an invitation to dinner for themselves and guests.
- Golf event for 8 players
- Recognition on all event signage, program, and at selected tees
- Exclusive recognition in our May eNewsletter
- Recognition on social media with an audience of over 165,000
- On-air mention during live 810 AM broadcast during tournament
- Opportunity to add branded item to player swag bag
- Golf event for 4 players
- Recognition on all event signage, program, and at selected tees
- Prominent recognition on golf carts
- Recognition on all social media channels reaching an audience of over 165,000
- On-air mention during live 810 AM broadcast at least once
- Opportunity to add branded item to player swag bag
- Golf event for 4 players
- Recognition on event signage and event program
- Prominent recognition at lunch
Sponsor 1 clergy member or religious brother or sister to golf. We’ll even feed them lunch and dinner! Recognition for you or your company in the event program.
Note: There is no requirement to provide a player name for the Heavenly Sponsor category.
Individual, 1 registrant allowed, price $500
*Please note that Donor Advised Funds cannot be accepted to purchase sponsorships or tickets that include goods or services.
