EKU Dr. James McChesney Memorial Golf Classic: A service learning experience

Major

Recreation and Park Administration

Department

Recreation and Park Administration

Degree

Undergraduate

Mentor

Jon McChesney

Mentor Department

Recreation and Park Administration

Abstract

The James McChesney Memorial Golf Classic has been annually delivered since 2001, and serves as a scholarship fundraiser, a service-learning opportunity for students, a means of connecting alumni, as well as an event to honor and remember Dr. James McChesney, a Korean War veteran and the founding RPA department chair. This service-learning experience helps students develop critical thinking and special-event programming skills. This event has been very successful, best summarized by the following statements from EKU students:

The Golf Classic was definitely a highlight of my college career. I enrolled in the class to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of event planning and left with a life changing experience. I established relationships with classmates and Dr. J that continue to be a blessing. Cody Coleman, 2014 & 2015

I loved how our class came together, like a family, and worked so hard. I appreciate this opportunity and look forward to volunteering next year! Geena Neustat, 2014

This has been my favorite event since I have been a student at EKU. The day of the event is so exciting, and the main reason why I volunteered to work it for another year. Haley Redmond, 2012 & 2013

Presentation format

Poster

Poster Number

112

Share

COinS
 

EKU Dr. James McChesney Memorial Golf Classic: A service learning experience

The James McChesney Memorial Golf Classic has been annually delivered since 2001, and serves as a scholarship fundraiser, a service-learning opportunity for students, a means of connecting alumni, as well as an event to honor and remember Dr. James McChesney, a Korean War veteran and the founding RPA department chair. This service-learning experience helps students develop critical thinking and special-event programming skills. This event has been very successful, best summarized by the following statements from EKU students:

The Golf Classic was definitely a highlight of my college career. I enrolled in the class to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of event planning and left with a life changing experience. I established relationships with classmates and Dr. J that continue to be a blessing. Cody Coleman, 2014 & 2015

I loved how our class came together, like a family, and worked so hard. I appreciate this opportunity and look forward to volunteering next year! Geena Neustat, 2014

This has been my favorite event since I have been a student at EKU. The day of the event is so exciting, and the main reason why I volunteered to work it for another year. Haley Redmond, 2012 & 2013