Page 8 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - August 2024

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CTLF

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A day of golf and giving
Under a sun-drenched sky, the
golf course came alive with the
sound of laughter, the clink of golf
clubs and the cheerful banter of
participants.
The tournament attracted a
diverse group of players, from
seasoned golfers to enthusiastic
amateurs, all united to support
CTLF’s mission: Brick by Brick The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s
– Paving the Way to Financial fourth Golf Tournament brought
Empowerment through Education, players and the community
Coaching and Fair Lending. together for a great cause.
The format of the tournament
was a four-person scramble, a in their commitment to enhancing Funding the future
popular choice that encouraged financial literacy and access to fair
teamwork and made the event lending. Looking ahead, CTLF remains
competitive and fun. With a new CTLF Executive Director committed to expanding its We are incredibly
Harley Davidson motorcycle Tamra Marlowe expressed her programs and reaching even more
as a hole-in-one prize, teams gratitude: “This tournament is individuals and small business grateful for the sup-
strategized, celebrated successful more than just a fundraising owners with its invaluable port and generosity
shots and enjoyed friendly event; it’s a celebration of our resources. This year’s tournament
competition. community’s dedication to sets a high bar for future events, of everyone who
As the day drew to a close, empowering individuals through promising continued support for participated.
players enjoyed burgers and hot financial education. We are financial empowerment initiatives
dogs provided by Great Wolf incredibly grateful for the support and reinforcing strong ties within CTLF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lodge and raffle prize drawings. and generosity of everyone who the community. TAMRA MARLOWE
The real star of the day was the participated.” With the support of dedicated
mission behind the tournament. The golf tourney was a individuals and generous sponsors
Funds raised will support CTLF’s clear reminder of the power of such as the Chehalis Tribe, CTLF
efforts to equip individuals and community and the difference that is well-positioned to continue its Photos by Joseph Charles
businesses with the tools they collective effort can make. mission. and Frazier Myer
need to thrive economically.

Community spirit
The success of the tournament
was not only in the funds raised
but also in the sense of community
it fostered.
Major sponsors the Chehalis
Tribe, Lucky Eagle Casino &
Hotel and Key Bank, along with
local sponsors, volunteers and
participants all came together to
demonstrate strong support for
CTLF’s mission. The camaraderie
was palpable with everyone united