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Woodforest Supplier Golf Tournament raises $205,000 for Woodforest Charitable Foundation

Woodforest Supplier Golf Tournament raises $205,000 for WCF

THE WOODLANDS, TX – The 5th Annual Woodforest Supplier Charity Golf Tournament was held at the Woodforest Golf Club in Montgomery, Texas, on March 23, 2011, raising $205,000 for the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  The tournament, which has contributed annually to the Foundation over the past five years, was developed to build long-term relationships between Suppliers and Woodforest Bank Managers, while raising funds for the Foundation.

“The commitment of our suppliers and the hard work of our volunteers have enabled us to achieve our goal.  We combine a day of fun with business, and raise funds for a very worthy cause.  It is an extremely rewarding event for everyone involved,” explained the tournament’s director Bruce Bernhoft, Procurement Manager, Woodforest National Bank.

The event continues to become more successful in its fund-raising and relationship-building each year.  The first Tournament, held in March 2007, raised $60,378.00 with 36 vendor sponsors.  This year's tournament netted $140,000.00 more than the first tournament with fewer sponsors, offering Woodforest Executives more one-on-one time with each of the 21 sponsors.

Golfers enjoyed various contests throughout the day, including the “Beat the Boss Challenge”, where Robert Marling, CEO, Woodforest National Bank, met, challenged, and played with each team in the tournament as they came through Hole #2.  The “One-Armed Bandit”, Larry Alford, was waiting on Hole #16 to challenge the skills of each team in his Bandit Challenge.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities.  For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call 832-375-CARE (2273) or visit the Foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.
Celebrating 30 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.2 billion and services more than 850,000 customers with branches in excess of 750 throughout seventeen states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.