While he is still looking for a position that takes advantage of his unique skill set, a former Independence Township supervisor is not exactly cooling his jets since losing his reelection bid last year.
Stuart, with a team of volunteers, organized the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy’s first golf outing: the Great Blue Heron Open set for July 25 at Heather Highlands in Holly.
‘This is going to be a very nice golf outing. We are hoping (the Great Blue Heron Open) will be a major fundraiser for (the NOHLC),? said Stuart, Chairman of the GBHO.
One thing Stuart immediately brought to the committee was experience.
‘I’ve been involved in golf and outings like this for some time. Some of my management experience with Independence Township and other businesses helped with the organization,? said Stuart.
One thing Stuart definitely wanted at the GBHO was quality over quantity in regard to prizes.
‘A lot of times door prizes are things you don’t even want. I wanted a limited amount of door prizes, but I wanted them to be special,? said Stuart.
Ten $100 door prizes will be up for grabs along with a 27? television.
The NOHLC is thrilled with the way that the golf outing has come together.
?(Stuart) has done a super job, of course. He is a great manager,? said Karen Krigbaum, administrative director of the NOHLC. ‘We will be able to go after some property we are interested in along the Clinton and Shiawasee rivers.?
Krigbaum also felt the money raised from the GBHO will help maintain the NOHLC’s current land holdings.
Stuart expects the golf outing to raise in between $8,000-10,000 for the NOHLC.
The $95 fee for entry to the GBHO includes a continental breakfast; 18 holes of golf; on-course refreshments; a buffet after golf; cash skill prizes for men, women and mixed foursomes; and a chance to win either a Taylor Made r7quad or a golf getaway for two.
To register for the Great Blue Heron Open, call 248-846-6547 or visit www. nohlc.com.