Paul Finebaum coming to Andalusia

The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Foundation brings nationally-known sports commentator Paul Finebaum to Andalusia on June 21, 2012, as keynote speaker for the annual fundraising event.

Finebaum has been the leading authority in Southern sports for more than 20 years, writing and commentating on regional and national sports issues. He has a syndicated radio show heard throughout the Southeast and a column in numerous newspapers throughout Alabama. A weekly contributor for Fox 6 Sports in Birmingham, he's also seen regularly on national networks like ESPN, CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, HBO and Court TV.

The event will be held at the Kiwanis Center in Andalusia. The evening begins at 5:45 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction. A surf ‘n’ turf dinner will be served, followed by Paul Finebaum at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $50 each, and available at LBW Community College and CCB Community Bank in Andalusia. All proceeds to be used for scholarships and other programs of the LBWCC Foundation.

Four sponsorship levels are available:

Diamond Sponsors ($2,000) receive two VIP tables for a total of 12 seats, VIP "Meet & Greet" with Finebaum, and complementary refreshments in the VIP reception area.
Gold Sponsors ($1,500) receive one VIP table and one standard table for a total of 12 seats, VIP "Meet & Greet" with Finebaum, and complementary refreshments in the VIP reception area.
Silver Sponsors ($1,000) receive one VIP table for a total of 6 seats, VIP "Meet & Greet" with Finebaum, and complementary refreshments in the VIP reception area.
Bronze Sponsors ($500) receive one standard table for a total of 6 seats.

For more information or to order tickets, call (334) 881-2306 or email scobb@lbwcc.edu.

For more information about Paul Finebaum, click this link: http://www.finebaum.com/Article.asp?id=1952141

Evans Barnes Endowment Increased

LBW Community College President Dr. Herb Riedel, left, and George Barnes of Andalusia are pictured as they complete an agreement that brings the previously established Evans Barnes Scholarship with the LBWCC Foundation to the current fully-endowed level. Barnes established the scholarship more than 15 years ago in honor of his father, who designed the golf course on the Andalusia campus. Investment income from scholarship endowments allows the Foundation to assist deserving students with scholarships covering tuition and fees.

MacArthur Foundation's sporting clay shoot raises funds for scholarships

Members of the MacArthur Foundation Board of Directors served as trappers for several teams participating in the Sept. 24, 2011, sporting clay shoot to raise funds for scholarships. Covering 12 shooting stations, board members operated the machines that sent clays flying for shooters.

Through their efforts, the Foundation raised funds to support the scholarship program for students attending LBW Community College - MacArthur Campus.

Winning first place in the event for the highest team score was the team from Southeast Alabama Gas District, including Eric McCall of Century, Fla.; Randy Castleberry of Andalusia; and Peige and Terry Josey of Red Level.

Second-place went to the Alabama Aerospace Manufacturing team, composed of Travis Lee of Wing; Bill Stanton and Wesley Ard, both of Baker, Fla.; and Trey Cunningham of Crestview, Fla. Cunningham also won the long bird competition, and donated his prize money back to the Foundation.

Taking third-place was the MSJ Trucking team, composed of Brad Mack of Elba; Roy dillard and Stan Bess, both of Opp; and W.D. Underwood of Andalusia.

Photo Identification: From left, MacArthur Foundation's Scotty Short, event committee chairman, and Bart Boothe, president; and first-place team members Eric McCall, Randy Castleberry, and Peige and Terry Josey.

The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including:

Silver Sponsors
Alabama Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC
City of Opp
Covington Electric Cooperative
H.D. Edgar Trucking
Moody Contracting
Opp Utilities Department
PowerSouth
Southern Indepedent Bank

Bronze Sponsors
Andalusia Distributing Company
Carolina Millwork & Truss
Hammer Construction
The H.T. Hackney Company
MSJ Trucking, Inc.
Opp Micolas Credit Union
Dr. Herb and Lisa Riedel
Southern Pipe & Supply
Superior Bank
Southeast Alabama Gas District

Refreshment Sponsors
Jeffrey H. Worley, DMD
Bart M. Boothe, LLC, Attorney at Law
CCB Community Bank
Dr. Jim and Holly Krudop
Larry's Prescriptions
Metcalf & Metcalf Real Estate, Inc.
Walker Electric

In-Kind Donors
A&A Welding Supply
JR's Lawnmower Shop
Kelley Foods of Alabama
Reflections & Confections
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Snowden's Sausage

Annual Golf Tournament Great Success!

On a beautiful September afternoon, 22 golf teams gathered at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville for LBW Community College Foundation's 6th annual scholarship golf tournament.

Bert Estes, Mike Martin, Chip Hill and Bubba Walker, a team from the Montgomery area, took top honors as the first place team.

Winning second place were Randy Meeks of Birmingham, Billy Bimbo of Elba, Michael Smith of Andalusia, and Ricky Smith of Elba.

Third-place winners included Leham Tucker, Norris Harris and Greg Jones, all of the Florence area.

The "closest to the pin" award went to Steve McGhee and "longest drive" award to Michael Smith.

Paul Finebaum coming to Andalusia

Evans Barnes Endowment Increased

MacArthur Foundation's sporting clay shoot raises funds for scholarships

The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including:

Annual Golf Tournament Great Success!

Special thanks to the 2011 tournament sponsors: