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Scholarship Recipients Now Serve as Counselors
By Stan Friedman
LAKE GENEVA, WI (September 17, 2005) - Like many counselors, Antwan Williams
and Tiffany Miller began attending church camp as children, but the two
were able to have the experience that changed their lives because of a
special scholarship program.
The two from Gary, Indiana, benefited from the Golf for Kids scholarship
when they first began attending Covenant Harbor Bible Camp and Retreat
Center in 1997. This year, Williams was a counselor for his third
consecutive year, and Miller served for the first time (see accompanying
photo).
For the past 12 years, Covenant Harbor's Annual Golf for Kids has been
raising money to help children-at-risk who might not otherwise be able
to attend camp. This year, the benefit tournament will be held September
30 at Hawks View Golf Club in Lake Geneva.
Darrell Griffin, pastor at Oakdale Covenant Church, is the honorary
chair and guest speaker this year.
Organizers hope to raise $24,000, says Jim Steere, the camp's director
of development. Already, the tournament has attracted a record 128
golfers. Because golfer fees cover the cost of the tournament, 100
percent of the sponsorship funds go directly to the children. People
unable to attend can support the event with a $250 family or individual
sponsorship, Steere says. Course, green and hole sponsorships also are
available.
The counselors say the scholarships have been foundational for their
lives. "One counselor in particular, Kim Klockars, made a big difference
and impression on me," says Miller, who has long desired to give back to
campers as a counselor what she received. "She said, 'Follow your heart,
follow your dreams.' She brought so much joy to my heart, and God
allowed it all to work out."
"Being on staff has taught me a lot," says Williams. "I listen to my
campers and their struggles call me to a higher standard. They are
looking up to me as a role model."
Steere says he looks forward to the scholarships continuing to benefit
people like Williams, who is now studying architectural technology, and
Miller, who is studying culinary baking and pastry arts.
For more information or to register for the tournament as a participant
or sponsor, contact Steere at 630-690-9241 or by email at
wsteere4@sbcglobal.net.
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