Join Us in Building Game Changers
At First Tee—GCNKY, we believe in the transformative power of golf to instill character, leadership, and resilience in our youth. The Clubhouse Stewardship Society is a group of visionary donors committed to championing kids’ growth through golf while fostering the next generation of leaders on and off the green.
Your generosity can transform kids and teens by getting them out from behind the screen, relating to one another, and learning the game for a lifetime. By joining the Clubhouse Stewardship Society, you will:
- Inspire the Next Generation: Your support helps provide transformative programs that teach critical life skills and values through the game of golf.
- Elevate Community Impact: As a member, you will be instrumental in expanding access to our programs, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive.
- Be an Example for Other Philanthropists: Be part of a select group whose dedication to stewardship will be celebrated within our community, showcasing your commitment to nurturing future leaders and inspiring giving in others.
Invest in the future of our youth and help break down barriers to a game that has the power to transform lives and provide a platform for social and economic mobility over a lifetime. Become a cornerstone of the Clubhouse Stewardship Society today!
Benefits of Joining
- Recognized as a Clubhouse Society member in our Annual Impact Report
- Opportunities to be featured in our new “What’s My Why” column in our Chapter newsletter
- Receive a special Clubhouse Society gift and two tickets to the Chapter’s Annual Heart of First Tee Awards
- Invitation to 2025 Clubhouse Society Community Mission Breakfast
Clubhouse Levels
$1,000—$2,005 = Member
$2,006—$4,999 = Founder*
$5,000—$9,999 = Trustee
$10,000+ = Sustainer
*this level commemorates our Chapter’s founding in 2006
Alumni Spotlight
After graduating from First Tee—GCNKY in 2015, Morgan Thomas enlisted in the Kentucky Air National Guard and went on to attend The University of Kentucky graduating with a BA in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. Currently, Morgan is pursuing a Masters Degree in Diplomacy with the ultimate goal of one day becoming a U.S. Diplomat.
We asked Morgan about the impact First Tee had on his life: “First Tee taught me how to be a leader. Golf was only part of the benefit of First Tee. Golf was the tool that was used to help me become a better person. In the Air Force, we call it the “Whole Airman Concept”, which essentially means making the conscious decision to continuously become a better person than you were the day before. First Tee followed a similar format by infusing life skills with golf skills.
“Every single core value that was taught to me at First Tee has allowed me to be as successful as I am today. There were (and most definitely still are) days where my golf game was garbage, and those moments were hard to acknowledge as a little kid. Each year that I stayed with it though, I grew to understand that life is the exact same way. You don’t always have good days, but each new day, or each new match, is an opportunity to try again. I learned that from First Tee, and that has stayed with me to this day.”
Thank You to Our Current Clubhouse Society Members!
- Cindy Crilley
- The Diehl Family in memory of “Coach Ron”
- Gary and Dina Gruber
- The Muething Family
- The Mullinger Family
- Tom & Torey Torre
- Chris and Nancy Virgulak
- Phil & Maria Wehrman
- Dave & Lisa Witzgall
Please contact Patty Ragio, Chief Executive Officer, with questions or for additional information: 513.988.7226 Ext. 4; [email protected]
*First Tee—Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky will accept pledge gifts; clubhouse society contributions are separate from other giving opportunities with (i.e. Golf Outing, PLAYer Experience, Sponsorship).