Support Public Education with Stuff the Bus Golf Tournament

Press release, Berkeley County School District

The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) is again urging community members to get out on the course to support public education in Berkeley County. The Ken York office of Edward Jones Investments and Berkeley County School District will host the second annual “Edward Jones Stuff the Bus” charity golf tournament at Crowfield Golf & Country Club on June 14. All proceeds benefit the district’s “Stuff the Bus Berkeley!” supply drive.

About This Year’s Tournament:

The “Stuff the Bus Berkeley!” program raises funds and supplies for students in need. It has been a huge success in past years and would not be possible without the support of local community members and businesses.

“The Stuff the Bus golf tournament is a great way for members of the community to interact with district principals and administrators,” said Rodney Thompson, superintendent. “This is the second year we are holding the tournament and are looking to make this year’s more bigger and better than ever before.”

The June 14 golf tournament allows for players to not only enjoy a nice round of golf but also give back to our students.

The cost is $75 per player or $300 per foursome. Registration can be completed online or forms can be picked up at the district office. To register online, please visit the golf tournament’s website www.STBGolf2013.com.

“To ensure that our children a good education with adequate resources and supplies, community members must support our local schools,” stated Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Ken York. “We are proud to support the academic development of young minds in the community. By supporting Berkeley County schools and the 'Stuff the Bus Berkeley!' program, we are providing individual students with the necessary resources and supplies to begin or continue their learning and development.”

Other Upcoming Stuff the Bus Activities:

There are several ways that community members can get involved with the “Stuff the Bus Berkeley!” campaign including

• Individuals can gather and donate school supplies for the drive
• Businesses can host a drop-off box at their own location for school supplies
• Individuals can purchase supplies at Wal-Mart and place them in the “Stuff the Bus Berkeley!” box at the store
• Individuals can purchase supplies at any location and place them in the “Stuff the Bus Berkeley!” box at any Berkeley County school or participating location
• Individuals can volunteer to help out at the Community Rally Day or the Edward Jones Stuff the Bus Golf Tournament

The second event of the campaign will be the first Shaggin’ Under the Stars event held on July 18, 2013. Join us for a night filled with music by local band Custom 4+2. Bring your picnic basket and dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening. The event will be held at the Old Santee Canal Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased through the district office.

“Stuff the Bus Berkeley!” ends on Saturday, August 3, 2013 with the third annual Community Rally Day. The rally will be held at the Wal-Mart stores in Summerville, Moncks Corner, and Goose Creek. Bring your extra school supplies to be donated and help the district “stuff the buses”. Come out and enjoy the music of the local high school marching bands and let the kids have fun getting their faces painted or making a balloon animal, all while helping local children in need!