The 4th Annual Barley PAR-TEE

The Who, What, Where, When and Why of this

Unique Fundraising Opportunity

Let me start by expressing my sincere gratitude to the Board of New View for helping us to make this event - the 4th Annual Barley PAR-TEE on August 3rd - as known as possible to the community.  My name is Justin Bogers - Marketing Manager of Link Associates.  Link serves over 1,200 community members with intellectual disabilities, and their families, to help provide our consumers with "opportunities to achieve their personal goals" and live the best lives possible.  We provide a full spectrum of services for our consumers to help them reach their goals - case management, vocational, leisure, residential, transportation, anything they would need to help them live at their best.  However, we cannot complete this mission without the support of our community.  Our fundraiser is aimed at helping us achieve this mission, while providing the contributors a fun, exciting, unique way to celebrate.  What is the Barley PAR-TEE?  In short:

The Barley PAR-TEE is a distinctive event combining the sampling of a large variety of beers from local micro breweries with an amusing twist on golf involving golf clubs and tennis balls.  Golfers will be allowed two clubs of their choice with “putters” being provided on each “green”.  This unique game of golf will be played on the pasturelands at Hawkeye Antique Acres (exit 117, I-80).  To compliment the day of beer tasting and this innovative golf experience, the Iowa Barbeque Society will be serving a tantalizing BBQ meal with live entertainment provided by local area bands.

When I give this description, the statement I typically hear is "Golf?  Well, I'm no good at golf."  Let me assure you - there are no Tiger's, Phil's, or Zach's at the pasture golf - not your regular run-of-the-mill golfing adventure.  Take a little bit of farm game, mix in tennis balls, a few golf clubs, themed holes, fairways, and unique putting situations, and you have pasture golf.  Last year's theme was Schools of Iowa.  Picture this: Step up to your tee box at the U of I hole and you are challenged by a board with red Solo cups set up for a game of beer pong.  In order to advance your ball to a certain spot, you must put your ball into one of the cups - pong-style.  At another hole (AIB), you get to the green and see a... file cabinet turned sideways with an open drawer?  How will you hit the ball in?  Well, by using a giant number two pencil, of course!  Slingshots, singing competitions, javelin throws, hog calls, tire irons, wood ponies, and many other creative designs have kept the "golfers" engaged and having a great time - without having to be avid golfers.  We are actively seeking creative four-somes for this year's theme - Reality TV!  Just think of it... Survivor, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, Cupcake Wars... Honey Boo Boo.  Prizes will be given for your creativity - like best team spirit and other awards!

 How about the beer?  Samples will be ready for your taste buds on August 3rd at 2pm from Confluence, Exile, 515, Twisted Vine, and many other local, incredible brewers - ready to show the great options this area has to offer.  Our goal is to spotlight these talented brewers because they are choosing to be a part of our event.  Please, if you happen to be out visiting one of these fine establishments, thank them for being a part of the Barley PAR-TEE on August 3rd, and let them know that you will be there to support them and Link's mission.  Not a drinker, but still want to be involved in the event?  Are you going to be the DD?  We have a deal for you and will have you covered as well!

What if you get hungry during the event? Is there food?  We've got you covered.  We will have a tantalizing BBQ pulled pork meal, courtesy of the Iowa Barbeque Society, with baked beans, chips and a drink.

A great addition to the change in venue (formerly at Living History Farms), and increase in time (now 2pm-9pm), is that we will have multiple bands performing throughout the event.  We are currently working on some staples of the local scene, and are proud to share our first confirmation of Randy Burk and the Prisoners!  They will be our second band on stage that night.  As soon as we have a chance to confirm with the two other bands, I will let everyone know.  Keep an eye on the Facebook pages for additional, up-to-the-minute information regarding the BPT.  BPT and RPB - absolutely!

Help create a better life for members of our community by contributing in some way during the Barley PAR-TEE fundraiser.  We are still actively seeking business sponsors (from $250 up), four-somes, individual golfers, donations, and ala-carte style participants.  All proceeds go to the Link Associates Foundation to help us in our mission.  I look forward to seeing you on August 3rd, starting at 2pm, at Hawkeye Antique Acres, for the 4th Annual Barley PAR-TEE!  For more information, go to barleypartee.com, check out our Facebook event page and fan page, and find our YouTube video - with a sweet voice-over.

New View February After Hours

 Our mission at Glen Oaks is to create an exceptional experience for our members and guests by continuing our tradition as the finest country club in Iowa; providing an outstanding golf course/experience, preeminent dining and social activities, strong focus on families, premier venue for event and unparalleled service that is experienced daily.  Glen Oaks’ championship golf course was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1994.  Glen Oaks hosted the Principal Charity Classic, a Champions Tour event, for 11 years ending in 2012.  Our Junior Olympic pool and tennis courts complete our sporting activity facilities.  Glen Oaks offers four dining experiences to fit our members needs and the Glen Oaks culinary team has won numerous awards over the years.  Over the past two years we have completely renovated our 45,000 square foot clubhouse to assure we have best of class facilities for our members.  

Glen Oaks Country Club had an exciting 2012! We completed the clubhouse renovation, continued improvements to our outstanding golf course, while maintaining a strong focus on families, and improving our youth and social events. All of which have contributed to a 10% increase in membership, while the club industry as a whole grew on average of 1% to 2% in 2012.  We strongly believe we will reach our planned golf roster cap of 425 members by early spring! We believe this is due to not only to our outstanding golf course and golf experience, but also to the announcement of our scheduled pool renovations to begin fall of 2013 and completion for the 2014 season!

Along with our custom designed member facilities, Glen Oaks offers a unique venue for all of your private event needs. Our newly renovated banquet space offers gorgeous views, atmosphere and the amenities to accommodate any meeting or event. Our first-class culinary staff can offer meal options for every occasion and our event team can take care of all the “extras” to make your event a success!

The strength of a club is its membership and over the past two years Glen Oaks has added 118 new members.  We would like very much to introduce ourselves and provide you with a tour of the club with the hopes that you will become the newest member of our growing Glen Oaks family. We are excited to announce our 2013 Young Professional Membership Promotion and would love to tell you more about it!

Par-TEE for a Great Cause!

Link Associates, local non-profit in West Des Moines serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, invites you on Saturday, August 25^th, to the most UNIQUE Par-TEE around! 

The Barley Par-TEE (www.barleypartee.com) is Link’s annual fundraising event.  The event combines a sampling of a large variety of micro brewed beers from Olde Main, Millstream, Twisted Vine, and Peace Tree, with an amusing twist on golf involving the use of tennis balls, golf clubs, and themed “holes” played on the pasturelands of Living History Farms called “Pasture Golf,” along with a tantalizing BBQ meal provided by the Iowa Barbeque Society AND live music.

Two of the most well-liked golf holes from past years will be available for guests (who missed the golf registration deadline) to try for the low, low price of $5 each.  Beer enthusiasts pay only $25 for a sampler mug to try the great selections.  BBQ lovers will enjoy a meal of pulled pork, beans, chips and drink for $8.  The live music is free for all to enjoy and is provided by local band The Eldorados.  For those dreaming of owning an iPad3 (16g, WiFi), here’s your chance to win one for as little as $10!  Raffle tickets are available in advance or at the event: 1 for $10, 3 for $25, or 10 for $75.

We are still seeking business sponsors (levels $250 - $1,000) and volunteers, especially to assist with tear down of the golf course at dusk.  Other volunteer opportunities are available as well.

The Par-TEE starts at 6:30pm and lasts until 11pm; plenty of time to enjoy beer, food, music, friends, and “golf.”  ALL proceeds from this event go directly to the Link Foundation, which helps us achieve our mission to “provide people with intellectual disabilities opportunities to achieve their personal goals.”

See our ad in the Business Record, “LIKE” us on Facebook and check out our Event page, “Follow” us on Twitter, and check out the Barley Par-TEE website for more information!  We look forward to seeing you Saturday, August 25^th!

Justin Bogers

Marketing Manager

Link Associates

jbogers@linkassociates.org