Submitted by The Kiwanis Club of South Lake

The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) is pleased to be partnering with the Clermont Police Department and the City of Clermont to present the first annual Conrad Buckley Memorial Golf Tournament.  The tournament will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Legends Golf and Country Club right here in Clermont.  All proceeds from the event will be used to support the Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship.  Registration is $125 for an individual, $400 for a foursome.

CPD and KCOSL are looking for sponsors at all levels:  An Ace Sponsor at $2,500 includes two foursomes in the tournament, a tee sponsorship, recognition on a banner and program signage, and a host tent.  An Eagle Sponsor at $1,500 includes one foursome in the tournament, a tee sponsorship, and host tent.  A birdie sponsor at $250 includes a tee sponsorship and host tent.  For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Renee Lowe at renee@roefamilychiropractic.com.

The Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship began in 2020 when Conrad, Buckley, a friend and dedicated officer, was taken from us to soon. Members of the KCOSL heard desire in the community to do something in the name of Officer Buckley.  KCOSL, in cooperation with Clermont PD and Lake Technical College in Tavares, developed a legacy scholarship in his memory to be awarded to an area student interested in working with local law enforcement.  The KCOSL has committed to awarding this scholarship each year for 10 years.  Funds come from various fundraising efforts throughout the year, including this golf tournament, a 5K walk/run,  Music on the Lake, and a donation site on the Kiwanis Club’s website.

Each year, the Officer Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship will be sponsored by the KCOSL and the recipient will be chosen by the Clermont Police Department.  The recipient will then attend the Lake Technical College Florida Law Enforcement Academy where they will receive 770 hours of accredited police training.  This 5 month course is both physically and academically rigorous.  When candidates complete the program, they are well prepared to begin their careers in law enforcement. 

If you cannot attend this event, please consider a tax-deductable donation to the scholarship fund by visiting the KCOSL website at kcosl.org. 

For more information on this event or to register, please visit: conrad-buckley-memorial-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com

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Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child at a time.  The Kiwanis Club of South Lake meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am at the Citrus Tower Conference Center, 2757 Citrus Tower Boulevard.  Stop by and check us out.  We’d love to meet you!  For additional information about Kiwanis, please visit kcosl.org or Kiwanis.org