THE JAMES E. HUNTER GOLF CLASSIC ASSOCIATION Board of Directors

THE JAMES E. HUNTER

GOLF CLASSIC ASSOCIATION

Dear Friends,

Our 10th Annual “James E. Hunter Golf Classic” will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at “The Links at Crystal Lakes” golf course, located at 800 Golf Dr. Pontiac, MI 48341. Board of Directors Emmalene Hunter We are excited about our tenth year and are planning a wonderful celebration Chairperson with lots of great prizes, special guests and a whole lot of fun. We are Charles Bennett encouraging all of our past participants to join us for this wonderful occasion. Vice-Chairman The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Patricia Phillips organization registered with the State of Michigan. Our officers and most James Smith members are volunteers. Many of our prizes are donated, keeping our Patricia Clemons administrative expenditures low. Jeanne Franklin Marlowe Crawford Our mission is to fund youth mentoring, educational and scholarship Al C. Hamilton programs, and organizations that support these endeavors. These are the Frank W. Jackson III Calvin Tucker ministries that were near and dear to James’ heart. Last year 14 scholarships were given, and we funded a new scholarship dedicated for graduates of Golf Planning Committee Southfield Public Schools. In addition we supported Gaining Ground Emmalene Hunter, Chair Educational Services, a free tutoring program. (313) 530-2185 [email protected] We are asking you to be a sponsor. We accept gift cards, in-kind items, and

financial donations. If you are unable to sponsor us this year, we would love to Finance & Site Committee Charles Bennett, Chair have you join us at the event. Golf is $110.00 per person and includes golf, (248) 396-2470 cart, lunch at the turn, dinner and program. Dinner tickets are available for [email protected] $40.00 per person.

Communications & Please mark your calendar for Saturday, August 5, 2017. Thank you for your Publications continued encouragement and support in making this event a success, and for Patricia Philips, Chair (313) 673-3774 helping to fulfill James’ dreams. [email protected] Sincerely,

Prize/Auction Committee Agatha Gordon, Chair Emmalene Hunter (313) 580-6165 Chairperson [email protected] The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association

Ads/Sponsorship Solicitation Waynette Sims (313) 303-7219 The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association 28001 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 [email protected] For more information [email protected] Online registration: www.tournevents.com/JEH Or email: [email protected] 10th Annual James E. Hunter Golf Classic Saturday, August 5, 2017 at “The Links at Crystal Lake”

We have accomplished a lot over the past 10 years and have given over 125 scholarships to help people achieve their educational goals. Our graduates have moved on to become doctors, lawyers, physical therapists, artists, craftsmen, journalists, and educators.

Here are a few who are “paying it forward“ volunteering on the golf planning committee.

Charlotte Nicole Williams

Mercer University-Doctorate in Physical Therapy

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University-Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Victor Smith aka SUPADUPAVIK

Graphic designer by day. Graphic designer by night. Pokemon master in between. Studied Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Michigan – Troy. Graduated Bachelor of Arts, placing third in his class. Designed our souvenir journal for the past two years. www.supadupavik.com

Gaining Ground Educational Service currently serves over 40 students. Volunteers feed and tutor students two days a week after school.

The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association 28001 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 For more information [email protected] Online registration: www.tournevents.com/JEH or email: [email protected] James E. Hunter Bio

James Edward Hunter (March 8, 1954 – August 2, 2010) was a defensive back for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League. He was the 10th player picked in the 1976 NFL Draft. Hunter is 7th all-time for interceptions in Lions’ history. He attended Grambling State University where he majored in marketing with a concentration in management, and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Nicknamed "Hound Dog" for his long-striding running ability, he made an instant impact in the NFL. In his seven seasons with the Lions (1976-1982), Hunter led the Lions in three seasons in pass interceptions (1976, 1977 and 1980) and had 27 career interceptions. He played in 86 Lions games before a neck injury sustained late in the 1982 season ended his football career. In 1985, Hunter joined Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., a professional move that spanned more than 25 years. In his last position, as the Geographic Marketing and Community Outreach Manager for the Midwest area, he developed numerous programs with the Detroit

Tigers, the Detroit Pistons, as well as the Detroit Lions. His big smile and warm personality enabled him to reach people from all walks of life. He was a good “ambassador” and was able to build the bridges needed to bring people together and make them feel good about themselves and the endeavor they were involved in with him. In 2009, Hunter and former teammate William Graham returned to Southeast Texas, where they became the first Silsbee High alumni placed on the school's wall of honor.

Testimonials: "James was bigger than life. As a little kid in Silsbee, Texas, there wasn't much to look up to, but one guy stood out," said William Graham. "He motivated me as a kid to want to be

someone better." Graham, a Silsbee native who grew up wanting to be like Hunter, followed in his footsteps to play safety for the Detroit Lions. “It was always a joy to talk to Hunter because he was a man of great humor and a warm smile. For years, he would come back and attend Lions’ practices to keep up with his old team. Even all those years later, it was my contention that he was still the best cornerback on the field,” said Tom Kowalski, sports writer. Interestingly, the only time I saw him the last couple of years was at the Detroit’s James Hunter, right, chases airport where we always seemed to end up on the same flight to the Super Bowl. Hunter, who down Chicago’s Walter Payton during traveled to the game as part of his work for Anheuser-Busch, was always engaging, smart and funny. the Thanksgiving Day game in 1977. He was one of the guys you always looked forward to seeing.” “He was a great athlete and a great guy," said Lem Barney, who played alongside Hunter. "I thought I had a lot of energy until I met James. He was always upbeat, and always had an encouraging word. He will be sorely missed.'' “James Hunter shall always be remembered as a consummate pro-on and off the field," Lions President, Tom Lewand said. "He made a significant impact on the field, in the community, as a businessman, as a business partner with the Lions in recent years, and as a husband and father.”

James was a passionate philanthropist who gave unselfishly of himself to a number of causes, making a difference in the lives of others, especially youth. He even volunteered to have a surgical procedure videotaped to assist Henry Ford Hospital in training other doctors. James was a co-chair of the “Boys to Men Mentoring Program at his church, and it was because of his dedication and drive that the James E. Hunter Golf Classic was formed as a means to raise funds for causes dear to his heart. A loving husband and father, his legacy is carried on by his wife Emmalene, son Javin, daughter Marissa and three grandchildren.

Recognitions Received: High School: Two time All District and All State Offensive Running Back, and Defensive Back, Team Football Captain 1971-72; Basketball-All State Forward in1972 where he led the team to Class AAA State Tournament and was voted All State; Tournament Team; All District Class AAA Sprinter 100 & 220 Yard Dash. College: Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana 1972- 1976, BS in Marketing, Concentration in Management. He played 4 years under the legendary Coach Eddie Robinson, the all -time “winningest “coach in college football. 3 Time Division 1A A A American Defensive Back; voted to 10 different All American Teams in his senior year, including AP and UPI; ranked number 2 all time at Grambling and in the S/W Athletic Conference; inducted into the Grambling State University Hall of Fame in 2011. Professional Career: 1976 runner up for Defensive Player of the Year; 1976 1st Team All-Rookie Defensive Team; 1996 inductee into the Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame Defensive Back for the Detroit Lions; 2nd team Media, all Modern Era Lion Team (second 30 years, 1964-93) Defensive Cornerback behind Lem Barney; Bayou Classic XXI Honor Team Captain, Nov 26, 1994. Plaque reads: “In tribute and recognition of his outstanding contributions to collegiate athletics, professional sports and the nation, we hereby salute this outstanding Grambling Tiger Great.”

Affiliations: American SIDS Institute, 100 Black Men -Detroit chapter; Detroit Branch of the Urban League, Life Member of the NAACP, NFLPA Detroit Lions Retiree chapter: 2nd Vice President, Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Caring Athletes Team for Children’s & Henry Ford Hospitals (CATCH), Spaulding for Children, The Trustee Board of John Wesley AME Zion Church, Southfield MI. The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association 28001 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 For more information [email protected] Online registration: www.tournevents.com/JEH or email: [email protected] 10th Annual James E. Hunter Golf Classic Saturday, August 5, 2017 at “The Links at Crystal Lake”

Sponsor Registration

GOLF REGISTRATION AND AD DEADLINE IS JULY 22

Platinum Sponsor $5,000  Eight (8) golf tickets with dinner  Prominent mention in all promotional material Trophy Sponsor $400  One premium hole sponsorship with signage  One (1) dinner ticket  Full page color ad in Souvenir Journal Prize Sponsor $200 Hole Sponsor $100 Gold Sponsor $3,500  Six (6) golf tickets with dinner  Prominent mention in all promotional material Souvenir Booklet Ads:  One premium hole sponsorship with signage  Full page color ad in Souvenir Journal Full page: with bleeds - 8.625” x 5.625” Silver Sponsor $2,500 without bleeds – 8.5” x 5.5” Cost $100.00  Four (4) golf tickets with dinner Half page: with bleeds – 4.25” x 5.625” without bleeds – 4.125” x 5.5” Cost $50.00  Full page color ad in Souvenir Journal, and a hole Send digital ad copy to Bronze Sponsor $2,000 [email protected]  Two (2) golf tickets with dinner In JPG or high quality PDF  Hole and a full page color ad Please design an ad: cost $20 Dinner Sponsor $1,500 AD DEADLINE JULY 22  Two (2) golf tickets with dinner Full page color ad ____We will provide 125 items for Goody Bags. Contest Sponsor $1,000 ____Dinner (s) only @ $40 each. Total $ ______Two (2) golf tickets with dinner  Half page color ad ____We will make a financial donation of $ ______Lunch Sponsor $500 ____Golfers @ $110 each. Total $ ______4some @ $400 each. Total $ ______ Signage at lunch area. Sponsor to provide sign

1 Dinner ticket  1/2 page color ad in SouvenirPlease Journal return a copy of this form and check payable to: The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association ● 28001 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076

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GOLF REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 22

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The James E. Hunter Golf Classic Association 28001 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076

For more information [email protected] Online registration: www.tournevents.com/JEH or email: [email protected]