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On June 9th, Nebraska National Bank sponsored two teams competing in the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) Annual Blue/Gold Golf Scramble which was held at both the Kearney Country Club and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney. The event is a major fundraiser for UNK athletics and had a record number of golfers entered (282). The Nebraska National Bank #2 team competed at Meadowlark Hills GC and recorded a score of 20 under par for 18 holes. They tied for the low score but lost a score card playoff. The Nebraska National Bank #1 team competed at the Kearney Country Club and recorded a score of 17 under par for eighteen holes to place second. Playing for team #2 were Dru Jaeger, Owen King, Jamie Bollwit, Barry Foster, Scott Bazata, and Megan O-Dea. Playing for team #1 were Rand Petersen, Michael Bryson, Paul Baldwin, Rich Gappa, Ron Bazata, and Douglas King. EVP Brad Hennig and Exchange Bank President Roger Heffelfinger also competed, playing for the NP Realty Team at Kearney Country Club.
In 2008, Nebraska National Bank was once again a Signature Sponsor of the event which also featured a banquet and charity auction on Sunday night. Over the past four years the event has continued to grow and has now become the premier golf event in Kearney with participation of the better golfers from not only Kearney but across the state and has become an excellent marketing event for UNK athletics and the entire university. The event is well supported by many Kearney businesses and represents an excellent opportunity for renewing business friendships and forging new relationships. Once again the event was exceptionally well operated by the UNK Athletic Department with many coaches, athletes, alumni, and other UNK employees working at the event to make it a resounding success. The event also benefits from two exceptionally prepared golf courses with top notch service to all golfers allowing the 282 golfers to complete play in about five hours. Kearney Country Club and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course along with their staff are to be complimented for the efforts on the quality of the event.
Sincerely,
Douglas C. King
President, Nebraska National Bank