Atlantic Trust 9 Core Values Awards
Wednesday, February 17, 2010   11:30 am                                      
Hyatt Regency Austin    Hill Country Ballroom

The First Tee established Nine Core Values that represent some of the many inherently positive values connected with the game of golf. In the spirit of the 9 Core Values that we teach, The First Tee of Greater Austin will host its Second Annual 9 Core Values Awards presented by Atlantic Trust to honor Austinites who embody and exemplify the 9 Core Values which are the targeted outcome of its Life Skills Curriculum. The event will be hosted by Evan Smith of The Texas Tribune, with a Key Note address by legendary sportscaster Verne Lundquist.

Event Chair Dan Matheson believes that the event brings to the forefront the often misunderstood mission of The First Tee. The values taught by example, repetition and reinforcement are the tools adults use to succeed in their personal and professional lives. The mandate presented to the committee was to nominate individuals who not only embody the 9 Core Values, but who do so quietly without lavish recognition and go about making a significant difference in their community.

2010 Award recipients:

• Courtesy – The Honorable Betty Dunkerley - Former Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member, City of Austin
• Confidence - Gary S. Farmer - President, Heritage Title Company of Austin
• Honesty – H.H. (Hank) Rothell, Jr.
• Integrity – DeLoss Dodds - Director, Intercollegiate Athletics, The University of Texas at Austin
• Judgment – Clarke Heidrick - Shareholder, Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
• Perseverance – Pascale (Pat) Forgione, Jr. Ph.D. - Executive Director, Educational Testing Service
• Respect – LTG(R) Paul E. Funk, Ed.D. - Program Director, Institute for Advanced Technology, The University of Texas at Austin
• Responsibility – Dr. Thomas Cedel - President, Concordia Unviersity Austin
• Sportsmanship – Ray Benson - Asleep at the Wheel
• Leadership – Howard T. Prince II, Ph.D. - Director, Center for Ethical Leadership, The University of Texas at Austin

We hope that you will join us in honoring these deserving community leaders by purchasing a sponsorship or reserving your table for the Second Annual 9 Core Value Awards.

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