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		<title>Sgt. D&#8217;s Benefit Rock Concert &#8211; August 21st!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do after the Golden Boot Classic this year? Grand Rapids hard rockers and friends of Sgt. D&#8217;s, FAILSAFE, will be playing a free benefit show for the foundation the night of August 21st at The Rocket Lounge! Also playing will be the ever-excellent Remedy Blue and groove-metal extraordinaires O&#8217;Beast! More info to come!
Failsafe Sgt.&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for something fun to do after the Golden Boot Classic this year? Grand Rapids hard rockers and friends of Sgt. D&#8217;s, <strong>FAILSAFE</strong>, will be playing a free benefit show for the foundation the night of August 21st at The Rocket Lounge! Also playing will be the ever-excellent Remedy Blue and groove-metal extraordinaires O&#8217;Beast! More info to come!</p>
<p><strong>Failsafe Sgt. D&#8217;s Benefit Show</strong><br />
 August 21, 2010 &#8211; 9pm<br />
 Louie&#8217;s Bar &amp; The Rocket Lounge &#8211; 608 Bridge St., Grand Rapids, MI<br />
 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Failsafe/112314072131038" target="_blank">Visit Failsafe&#8217;s Facebook Page</a></p>
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		<title>Welcome to the new Sgt. D&#8217;s Foundation website!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 21:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We hope you all enjoy the new look and feel to the official Sgt. D's Foundation website. We've spent countless hours modifying the design to make every aspect of the website easier to use, easier to navigate, and much easier to look at. Please take a moment to browse around and see the new areas of the site, browse the photo gallery, and check out or social networking pages by clicking the buttons in the header. We'd love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to comment! Thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you all enjoy the new look and feel to the official Sgt. D&#8217;s Foundation website. We&#8217;ve spent countless hours modifying the design to make every aspect of the website easier to use, easier to navigate, and much easier to look at. Please take a moment to browse around and see the new areas of the site, browse the photo gallery, and check out or social networking pages by clicking the buttons in the header. We&#8217;d love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to comment! Thanks!<span id="more-291"></span></p>
<p>Our next steps will be to update the Sgt. D&#8217;s Store to make event registration and merchandise purchases much easier. Be sure to keep your eyes open for those changes soon!</p>
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		<title>The 5th Annual Golden Boot Classic!</title>
		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/the-5th-annual-golden-boot-classic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 20:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[That time of year has come again! Please join us in Grand Rapids, MI for the 5th Annual Golden Boot Classic, a 4-person charity golf scramble! Golfers and non-golfers are both welcome, so please join us for this fun and exciting event to help benefit those in need.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-247" title="Golden Boot Classic 2010" src="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/eventphoto-goldenboot2010.gif" alt="" width="520" height="248" /></p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> August 21, 2010<br />
 <strong>Where:</strong> Highlands at the Elks Golf Course<br />
 <strong>Address:</strong> 2715 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=firefox-a&amp;channel=s&amp;hl=en&amp;source=hp&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=Highlands+at+the+Elks+Golf+Course,+grand+rapids&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=Highlands+at+the+Elks+Golf+Course,&amp;hnear=grand+rapids&amp;cid=0,0,8018743063106383431&amp;ei=0FClS4f6E4y0tgfZwdnyCQ&amp;ved=0CAcQnwIwAA&amp;ll=42.986928,-85.735352&amp;spn=0.011976,0.01929&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">click to view map</a>)<br />
 <strong>Schedule:</strong> Golfer Registration &amp; Chipping/Putting Contest at 12:00pm<br />
 &#8211; Lunch Available for Purchase<br />
 &#8211; Shotgun start at 1:00pm<br />
 &#8211; Burger Banquet: Doors open @ 5:30pm / Banquet begins @ 6:00pm<br />
 <strong>Registration:</strong> $240 per 4-person team / $60 per individual golfer / $25 per non-golfer (<strong><a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=4">Click here to register</a></strong>)</p>
<p><em><strong>Note:</strong> If you&#8217;re signing up as an individual golfer and would like us to place you on a specific team, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@sgtdsfoundation.org">info@sgtdsfoundation.org</a> after registration so we can ensure you are placed with your friends. Thank you!</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center; padding: 15px 0px;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-245" title="The Golden Boot!" src="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eventphoto-goldenboot2010_boot.jpg" alt="" width="660" height="184" /></p>
<p>Please join us in Grand Rapids, MI for the 5th Annual Golden Boot Classic, a 4-person charity golf scramble! Golfers and non-golfers are both welcome, so please join us for this fun and exciting event to help benefit those in need.</p>
<p>Since 2006, this 4-Person Charity Golf Scramble and Banquet has raised thousands of dollars for West Michigan families in need. Register now and be a part of something truly special!</p>
<p>This year&#8217;s event will include:</p>
<ul>
<li> 4-Person Charity Golf Scramble</li>
<li>Tons of Fun &amp; FREE Events</li>
<li>Burger Banquet</li>
<li>Silent Auction</li>
<li>Door Prizes</li>
<li>50/50 Raffles</li>
<li>Cash Bar</li>
<li>Music and More!</li>
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<p><strong><br />
 <span style="color: #767638;">Dress Code (Strictly Enforced)</span></strong></p>
<p>All golfers are expected to wear appropriate attire and dress in good taste as detailed below. This applies to all members and all guests, at all times, including during the golf tournament and during the banquet. The Golf Professional and staff shall have the authority to enforce this dress code.</p>
<p><strong><em>All Golfers:</em></strong><br />
 • Shorts shall be no shorter than mid-thigh &#8211; no cutoffs, &#8220;short shorts,&#8221; running or athletic shorts, or swim trunks.<br />
 • Denim jeans and athletic or sweat pants are NOT permitted.<br />
 • Golf shoes must be spikeless, or soft spikes, and must be worn at all times.</p>
<p><strong><em>Men:</em></strong><br />
 • Shirts must have sleeves and collars, and must be worn at all times (turtlenecks and mock-turtlenecks are permitted).<br />
 • T-shirts and tank tops are NOT permitted.</p>
<p><strong><em>Women:</em></strong><br />
 • Skirts and shorts are to be not shorter than mid-thigh.<br />
 • Halters, tube tops, strapless tops, and tank tops are NOT permitted.<br />
 <span style="color: #767638;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #767638;"><strong><br />
 Sign Up Now to Attend!</strong></span></p>
<p>Sign up now with your own foursome! If you are signing up as an individual and would like to be placed on a specific team or with specific players, please contact us. Golfers and non-golfers alike are welcome to attend this event. If you would like to attend the banquet but do not wish to participate in the tournament, simply choose the &#8220;Non-Golfer&#8221; link below to register.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=4&amp;products_id=6">Teams Register Here (4 Golfers)</a> </strong>- <em>$240</em><br />
 <a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=4&amp;products_id=12"><strong>Individual Golfer Registration</strong></a> &#8211; <em>$60</em><br />
 <a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=4&amp;products_id=7"><strong>Non-Golfers Register Here (banquet only)</strong></a> &#8211; <em>$25</em></p>
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		<title>Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/golden-pin-bowl-a-thon-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sgt. D's Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sgt D’s 2nd Annual Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon was a great time and we'd like to thank everyone that came out! Held on March 12th at The Clique Bowling Lanes, numerous people joined us to support Sgt. D's and get some exciting games of bowling in on a Friday night full of fun activities, good food and great friends.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>When:</strong> Friday, March 12, 2010 &#8211; 6:30pm &#8211; 9:00pm<br />
 <strong>Where:</strong> The Clique Bowling Lanes<br />
 <strong>Address:</strong> 533 Stocking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504<br />
 <strong>Photos: </strong><a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/event-photos/2010-golden-pin-bowl-a-thon/">View the Photo Gallery</a></p>
<p>Sgt D’s 2nd Annual Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon was a great time and we&#8217;d like to thank everyone that came out! Held on March 12th at The Clique Bowling Lanes, numerous people joined us to support Sgt. D&#8217;s and get some exciting games of bowling in on a Friday night full of fun activities, good food and great friends.</p>
<p><strong>Events for the night included:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> 2hr Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental!</li>
<li>FREE Pizza &amp; Snacks</li>
<li>Cash Bar</li>
<li>50/50 Raffles</li>
<li>Strike Contest</li>
<li>Door Prize Drawings </li>
</ul>
<p>We&#8217;d like to give a special thanks to all of our event donors!<br />
<a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/events/event-donors"><strong>PLEASE CLICK HERE</strong></a> to see everyone that donated and helped make this night possible. Thank you.</p>
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		<title>Thanks Everyone!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’d like to thank everyone again for coming out Friday night for the Sgt D’s Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon! We hope everyone had a fantastic time, and thank you all again for your generosity and support. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the Golden Boot Classic!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’d like to thank everyone again for coming out Friday night for the Sgt D’s Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon! We hope everyone had a fantastic time, and thank you all again for your generosity and support!</p>
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		<title>The Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon is Tonight!</title>
		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/the-golden-pin-bowl-a-thon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon is tonight, and all of us at Sgt. D’s hope you have a great time. If you’ve signed up and need information on the prizes and events for tonight or need directions to The Clique, please visit the Bowl-A-Thon page. A thanks goes out to all of the gracious companies and individuals who have donated their&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon is tonight, and all of us at Sgt. D’s hope you have a great time. If you’ve signed up and need information on the prizes and events for tonight or need directions to The Clique, please visit the Bowl-A-Thon page. A thanks goes out to all of the gracious companies and individuals who have donated their products and services to make this event possible! And a special thanks to all of you who have signed up for the event… we appreciate your support and wish everyone a good game!</p>
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		<title>Golden Boot Classic 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/golden-boot-classic-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sgt. D's Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 4th Annual Golden Boot Classic charity golf scramble happened on Saturday, August 15th at English Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids Michigan. Along with the banquet, silent auction, games, raffles, and all other activities during the event, Sgt. D's was able to raise over $3,000 for a local West Michigan family in need.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, August 15, 2009<br />
 <strong>Where:</strong> English Hills Country Club<br />
 <strong>Address:</strong> 1200 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544<br />
 <strong>Photos:</strong> <a href="http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/event-photos/2009-golden-boot-classic-part-1/">View the Photo Gallery</a></p>
<p>The 4th Annual Golden Boot Classic charity golf scramble happened on Saturday, August 15th at English Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids Michigan.</p>
<p>Along with the banquet, silent auction, games, raffles, and all other activities during the event, Sgt. D&#8217;s was able to raise over <strong>$3,000 </strong>for a local West Michigan family in need.</p>
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		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/golden-pin-bowl-a-thon-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/golden-pin-bowl-a-thon-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sgt. D's Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first annual Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon was a huge success! With the help of all of our supporters and volunteers, we were able to raise over $1,200 for local families in need! Events this night included raffles, auctions, and of course all the bowling one could handle (but all in fun... this wasn't a competition after all).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>When:</strong> Friday, March 13, 2009<br />
 <strong>Where:</strong> The Clique Bowling Lanes<br />
 <strong>Address:</strong> 533 Stocking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504</p>
<p>The first annual Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon was a huge success! With the help of all of our supporters and volunteers, we were able to raise over $1,200 for local families in need! Events this night included raffles, auctions, and of course all the bowling one could handle (but all in fun&#8230; this wasn&#8217;t a competition after all).</p>
<p>A special thanks to The Clique for providing a great bowling environment and Jet’s Pizza for providing us with delicious food. And thank you everyone else that helped make this night not only a success, but a great time!</p>
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		<title>Golden Boot Classic 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/golden-boot-classic-2009-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sgt. D's Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 3rd Annual Golden Boot Classic was a great success! Sgt. D's would like to thank everyone that donated their goods, services, and time to help make this golf scramble possible. The Golf Tournament, along with the banquet, silent auction, raffles, games and all other event was able to raise over $4,000 for a local West Michigan family in need!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, August 9, 2008<br />
 <strong>Where:</strong> -<br />
 <strong>Address:</strong> -</p>
<p>The 3rd Annual Golden Boot Classic was a great success! Sgt. D&#8217;s would like to thank everyone that donated their goods, services, and time to help make this golf scramble possible.</p>
<p>The Golf Tournament, along with the banquet, silent auction, raffles, games and all other event was able to raise over <strong>$4,000</strong> for a local West Michigan family in need!</p>
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		<title>Sgt. D&#8217;s Receives 501(c)3 Status</title>
		<link>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/sgt-ds-receives-501c3-status/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sgtdsfoundation.org/sgt-ds-receives-501c3-status/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a ton of paperwork and a lot of time and effort, we’ve finally received our 501(c)3 tax  exempt status from the IRS!
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