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April 13, 2009: You are invited to participate in the GhFA Annual Spring Golf Tournament. While the golf tournament represents a fun day, at the same time, it fits into a larger workforce development initiative the Association has underway across the state. Plan to arrive early and practice before the 12:30 pm shotgun start. The day’s Awards Presentation begins immediately after play. Mark your calendar for Monday, April 13^th for a 12:30 PM shot-gun start at The reunion Golf Club in Houschton, GA. Reps bring a group of your customers and play together or simply invite other fellow furniture retailers. Either way, come out and enjoy being with the nicest people around in the furniture business.

The golf tournament is hosted by the association’s Resort Activities Committee. This group is represented by Joel Jackson, McNeilly Champion and Ultra Shield, Bill Minchew, Hekman / Woodmark and French Heritage, and David Renkes, Lexington Home Brands, Uwharrie Chair Company, Nautica, Timberlake, Trump Home and Tommy Bahama. In cooperation with the members of the Association’s Board of Directors, these gentlemen play a major role in helping to insure the tournament’s success.

Just like any other exciting golf outing, the GhFA is looking for sponsors of our now annual event. Please consider having your operation, manufacturer, or affiliation join the GhFA family as a special supporter of the nation’s largest state home furnishings association. Note that anyone wishing to sponsor prizes, goodies, refreshments, etc. to please contact Valori Harris at 678.407.1131 or via email at valori@ghfa.com or Joel Jackson at 770.855.2004. We look forward to seeing you on the links!

October 6, 2008: The Georgia home Furnishings Association held our 2008 Annual Fall Golf Tournament on Monday, October 6^th at the Reunion Golf Club in Hoschton, Georgia (near Chateau Elan). While the golf tournament was a fun day, at the same time, it fit into a larger workforce development initiative the Association has underway across the state.

The golf tournament was hosted by the association’s Resort Activities Committee. This group is represented by Joel Jackson, McNeilly Champion and Ultra Shield, Bill Minchew, Hekman / Woodmark and French Heritage, and David Renkes, Lexington Home Brands, Uwharrie Chair Company, Nautica, Liz Clairborne, Trump Home and Tommy Bahama. In cooperation with the members of the Association’s Board of Directors, these gentlemen play a major role in helping to insure the tournament’s success.

March 31, 2008: The Georgia home Furnishings Association is proud to say that our 2008 Annual Spring Golf Outing on Monday, March 31^st at the River Forest Golf Club in Forsyth, Georgia was a tremendous success. With almost 50 golfers present, the day began with a light lunch and then a mad rush to "tee" off the afternoon properly.

Congratulations to the following players & teams:

1^st Place Team: Christina Mairs, John Mairs, Mark Silverman & Kelly Yielding

2^nd Place Team: Kelly Gordon, Guy Bottoroff, Eddie Loosier & Grant Loosier

3^rd Place Team: Bill Minchew, Jerry Hux, Jamie Jackson & Todd Rigdon

Longest Drive: Kelly Yielding

Closest to the Pin: Bill Minchew (hole #4) & Eddie Loosier (hole #13)

A very special thanks to our generous tournament sponsors:

1^st PLACE ● Johnny Tingle, TradeWinds Partners

2^nd PLACE ● Todd Harvey, Wahlquist Management Corporation

3^rd PLACE ● Rick Putnam, Jamison Bedding Company

LONGEST DRIVE ● Rick Putnam, Jamison Bedding Company

CLOSEST TO THE PIN ● Rick Darnell, SunBelt Furniture Xpress

October 16, 2007: The Georgia home Furnishings Association hosted our annual Fall Golf Outing at River Forest Golf Club in Forsyth, Georgia. The day was beautiful and the shots were flying. Almost 60 golfers enjoyed a wonderful lunch, then hit the links for fellowship among our Georgia furniture industry members. Congratulations to the following players & teams:

1st Place Team: Ryan Donovan, Jason Ellenburg, Jamie Minchew & Frank Stewart

2nd Place Team: Bill Harrison, Mel Skelton, Charlie Roberts & Johnny Vaughn

3rd Place Team: Anthony Irwin, Christina Mairs, John Mairs & Mark Silverman

Longest Drive: John Mairs (#18)

Closest to the Pin: Joe Wailewski (#13) and Kelly Gordon (#11)

A very special thanks to the following generous tournament sponsors:

1st PLACE ● Steve Whitley, Spring Air Mattress

2nd PLACE ● Todd Harvey / Jim Smiechewicz, Wahlquist Management Corporation

3rd PLACE ● Jim Roberts, Sealy Mattress Company

CLOSEST TO THE PIN ● Rick Darnell, SunBelt Furniture Xpress & Rick Putnam, Jamison Bedding Company

LONGEST DRIVE ● Rick Putnam, Jamison Bedding Company

April 16, 2007: The Georgia home Furnishings Association is proud to say that our 2007 Annual Spring Golf Outing on Monday, April 16^th at the River Pines Golf Club in Alpharetta, Georgia was a tremendous success. With almost 50 golfers present, the day began with a light lunch and then a mad rush to "tee" off the afternoon properly.

Congratulations to the following players & teams:

1st Place ● Bill Harrison, Mel Skelton, Charlie Roberts & Johnny Vaughn

2nd Place ● Brad Rogers, Robin Graham, Tim Padden & J. Ritchey

3rd Place ● Christina Mairs, John Mairs & Jim Roberts

Closest to the Pin ● Bill Rhodes (#16) & Bill Minchew (#3)

Longest Drive ● Jason Ellenburg

A very special thanks to the following generous tournament sponsors:

1st PLACE ● Goode Price, III, Spring Air Mattress

2nd PLACE ● Dan Anderson, Anderson Truck Line, Inc.

3rd PLACE ● Robin Graham, Serta Mattress Company

CLOSEST TO THE PIN ● Chris Taylor, Guardsman/Valspar

LONGEST DRIVE ● Joel Jackson, McNeilly Champion

October 10, 2006: The Georgia home Furnishings Association hosted our annual Fall Golf Outing at River Pines Golf Club in Alpharetta, Georgia. The day was beautiful and the shots were flying. Almost 60 golfers enjoyed a wonderful lunch, then hit the links for fellowship among our Georgia furniture industry members. Congratulations to the following players & teams:

1st Place Team: Dan Anderson, Bill Rhodes, Steve Whitley & David Carraway

2nd Place Team: Bill Harrison, Mel Skelton, Charlie Roberts & Johnny Vaughn

3rd Place Team: Bill Minchew, Jamie Minchew, Frank Stewart & Jim Leake

Longest Drive: Lee Recchia

Closest to the Pin: Jud Preuss

A very special thanks to the following generous tournament sponsors:

1st PLACE ● Steve Whitley, Spring Air Mattress

2nd PLACE ● Dan Anderson, Anderson Truck Lines, Inc.

3rd PLACE ● Peter Rogokas, Hellenic Rug Imports

CLOSEST TO THE PIN ● Don Smith & Jimmy Smith, Ultra Shield

LONGEST DRIVE ● Johnny Tingle, TradeWinds Partners

April 10, 2006: The Georgia home Furnishings Association hosted our annual Spring Golf Outing at River Pines Golf Club in Alpharetta, Georgia. The day was beautiful and the shots were flying. Over 60 golfers enjoyed a wonderful lunch, then hit the links for fellowship among fellow furniture industry members. Congratulations to the following players & teams:

1st Place Team: Dee Allen, Jim Moon, Randy Moon, & Scott Stone

2nd Place Team: Bill Harrison, Mel Skelton, Charlie Roberts, & Johnney Vaughn

3rd Place Team: Brian Short, Mike Hall, Steve Morton, & Justin Padden

Longest Drive: Jamie Minchew

Closest to the Pin: Sandy Andrews

A very special thanks to the following generous tournament sponsors:

1st PLACE ● Dan Anderson, Anderson Truck Lines, Inc.

2nd PLACE ● Brad Rogers, Serta Mattress

3rd PLACE ● Steve Whitley, Spring Air Mattress

CLOSEST TO THE PIN ● Jerry Combs, Sunbelt Furniture Xpress

LONGEST DRIVE ● Joel Jackson, Ultra Shield

P.O. Box 825 ● Grayson, Georgia 30017 ● Phone (678) 407-1131 ●Fax (678) 407-1132