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Martin Segura Scholarship Golf Tournament Report
The Martin Segura Scholarship Golf Tournament, held at Treasure Hills Golf Course, marked the successful restart of our annual fundraising event, which had been paused since 2018. The tournament took place on a fresh morning with clear skies and perfect golfing conditions with the exception a few mosquitoes. It was a wonderful setting for participants to come together for a great cause, with no rain in sight.

Participation and Atmosphere
The event attracted 39 participants, a strong turnout considering this was the first tournament in five years. The atmosphere was vibrant and friendly, with players eager and excited to compete. Throughout the day, there was an evident sense of camaraderie and support for the cause, as participants enjoyed the well-organized event. The event struck the right balance between challenge and enjoyment, ensuring that everyone, from novice golfers to experienced players, had a great time.

Fundraising Success
We are proud to announce that the tournament exceeded all expectations, both in participation and financial success. We not only met our fundraising goal but surpassed it by over $1,000, providing a strong financial base to jump-start next year’s event. This financial success ensures that the Martin Segura Scholarship will continue to thrive and support deserving students in our community.

Sponsorship and Support
The tournament was made possible through the generous contributions of our sponsors. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Eric Anzaldua of The Carlin Insurance Agency, whose support was instrumental in the success of the event.
We deeply appreciate our Silver Sponsors:
• Jorge Guerrero of Jole Insurance
• Rio Vista Dentistry of Harlingen
We also deeply appreciate our Bronze Sponsors:
• Century 21 of Harlingen
• Ancira Family Dental LLC
• Juan A. Maldonado
• United Health Care
• Juan Carlin of KofC Carlin Insurance Agency

A special thanks and a hug go to our Team Sponsors:
• Daniel Farias Brownsville Hanna Class of ‘94 (Go Eagles!)
• South Heart Clinic of Harlingen
• KofC St. Anthony Co.15301
We also recognize the contributions of our Hole Sponsors:
• Fairway Mortgage
• First Community Bank
• Lonestar National Bank
• Las Vegas Café
• J + M Hydraulics
Rudy Garza Funeral Homes thank you for always helping!
We extend our gratitude to the businesses that donated prizes and materials, including Sam’s Club, Johnny’s True Value, Elliot’s Custom Golf, Pat Ybarra, Valley Baptist Medical Center, Tony C. and McCoy’s, Academy Sports, and MMA.
Finally, we would like to acknowledge Treasure Hills Golf Course for their outstanding assistance and facilities, as well as the Knights of Columbus volunteers, whose dedication and relentless effort ensured the event ran smoothly.

Highlights of the Event
The tournament featured a friendly competition, with standout performances from several participants. Two of our very own renowned celebrities, Eric Anzaldua and Juan C. Carlin, also took part, making the event even more memorable.
The winning team, Jole Insurance, performed exceptionally well, taking home the top honors and an amazing prize for the day.

Hospitality and Entertainment
Participants were well-fed and refreshed throughout the day. The morning began with breakfast tacos, followed by beverages during the tournament to keep everyone hydrated. The day concluded with a delicious Chick-Fil-A meal, which was served during the door prize presentation.
The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with many participants already committing to returning next year.

Key Success Factors
The key to the event’s success lay in the smooth organization and teamwork from everyone involved. From logistics to hospitality, every aspect of the event was meticulously planned and executed. Our volunteers were tireless in their efforts, ensuring the tournament ran seamlessly from start to finish. This, combined with the financial success of exceeding our fundraising goal by over $1,000, made the event an outstanding success.

Conclusion
The 2024 Martin Segura Scholarship Golf Tournament was a resounding success. It brought the community together, exceeded fundraising goals, and laid the foundation for the future success of our annual tournament. We thank everyone who contributed—sponsors, volunteers, and participants—and we look forward to building on this momentum next year.
Respectfully,
Grand Knight Edgar R. Martinez

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Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that the Knights of Columbus council #2785 has once again shown their incredible generosity and community spirit!

On August 11, 2023, our wonderful Knights of Columbus council #2785 donated a heartwarming $500.00 to support a fantastic cause. Their contribution will play a significant role in raising funds to provide children with everything they need for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

A huge shoutout and heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Grand Knight of council #2785 and all the amazing brother knights who worked tirelessly to make this donation possible. Your dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of these young students are truly inspiring!

Let's also give a big round of applause to the Harlingen and RGV communities for coming together and supporting this wonderful initiative. It's heartwarming to witness how unity and collaboration can create meaningful change in our community.

Here's to a bright future for these school children, made possible by the unwavering kindness and support of our Knights of Columbus council #2785 and the entire community! Let's continue to spread the love and positivity! #CommunitySupport #KnightsOfColumbus #MakingADifference

"Grateful for the amazing support of our community, Knights of Columbus Council #2785 came together to make a meaningful impact! Today, we donated $2,000.00 to the Special Olympics of the Rio Grande Valley on 07/22/2023. Without the generosity of our community, this would not have been possible. Thank you for empowering us to support such a worthy cause! #KnightsOfColumbus #GivingBack #SpecialOlympics #RioGrandeValley #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #MakingADifference #TogetherWeCan #InspiringHope #CommunityImpact"

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Gilbert Cavazos, a brother of the Order of Friars Minor and a brother Knight of Council 2785, has just been installed as the (John) Duns Scotus Chair of (Franciscan) Spirituality for the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago.