24th Annual Turkey Shoot Raises $35,000 for JBLM Service Members

DuPont, WA – November 2024

Anthony Thomas entertaining golfers on hole #18

The 24th Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament, hosted by America’s Credit Union, once again proved to be a resounding success. Held at the picturesque Eagles Pride Golf Course, the event brought together golf enthusiasts, community members, and supporters to raise $35,000 for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) service members and their families.

Participants enjoyed a day filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, and the spirit of giving. The tournament featured a variety of contests, including longest drive and closest-to-the-pin. A new addition to the event featuring Professional Long-Driver, Anthony Thomas, dropped jaws and entertained golfers with his driving power.

Ken Leonard (ACU CEO) & Tommy Carson (ACU Military Liaison) with former Seahawks Charlie Blake and Randall Morris

Phil Prothero, President of America’s Credit Union, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for the event’s success. “The Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament is a highlight of our year, and it’s great to see our community come together to support JBLM service members. Their dedication and sacrifice inspire us, and we’re proud to give back.”

The funds raised from the 24th Annual Turkey Shoot tournament will go directly towards supporting military service members and their families. America’s Credit Union, and The ACU Foundation, extend their heartfelt thanks to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors who made this event possible.

Sponsors:

• Visa DPS (Commander in Chief Sponsor!)
• Access Softek
• Bemer Group
• Better Homes and Gardens: Northwest Home Team
• Blue Dolphin Car Wash
• Buffalo Soldiers Museum
• Bliss Small Batch Creamery
• Care Patrol
• Capitol City Press
• Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
• Comfort Keepers
• Cook Solutions Group
• Demitri’s Gourmet Mixes
• DZines: Creative Solutions
• Express Storage
• Jeep of Olympia
• Neptune Seafood
• Rusty George Creative
• Paymentus
• Safetyline
• Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge
• SWBC
• Tacoma Rainiers
• Together!
• Top Rung Brewing Co.
• USO Northwest
• XDI: Xpress Data, Inc.
• Yelm Walmart

Ken & Anthony Sharing a Laugh

Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament, our 25th anniversary! It’s set to be the best yet and we are hoping to push over the $1 million mark in total funds raised. Don’t miss out on this milestone event, Friday, November 7th!

About the ACU Foundation: The ACU Foundation is dedicated to supporting the local community through various charitable initiatives. By organizing events like the Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament, the foundation aims to make a positive impact on the lives of service members and their families.

Turkey Shoot Details and Registration