Pub. 9 2020 Issue 3

D espite COVID-19, VACB held its 20th Annual Banker’s Cup Golf Tournament at Spring Creek Golf Club in Gordonsville. Originally scheduled for May, the tourna- ment was held on a warm, but not too warm Monday, August 3rd. As the first outing for many partici - pants, the mood was quite jovial, with golfers genuinely happy to be on the green and away from the four walls they’d been mostly confined to since the pandemic be - gan in early March. This year’s tourna- ment was again sponsored by Williams Mullen, and we had 16 teams registered to participate. Once all instructions had been given, players wasted no time getting to their spots for the shotgun start. Throughout the tournament, play- ers were well-fed and hydrated, thanks to our supporting sponsors. Vining Sparks, an endorsed provider of ICBA and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, graciously sponsored the bever- age carts during the tournament, and Sentry Management provided boxed lunches. Many thanks also to Source4, that provided logoed masks and bottles of hand sanitizer to keep everyone safe! The weather had been threatening all day, and the storms finally won. Luckily it was late enough in the day that most of the teams were able to finish their rounds, but the tournament was ended due to lightning, and all teams were called off the course by the pro. Following play, everyone gath- ered for the afternoon reception at the clubhouse. As the Spring Creek golf pro tallied up tournament results to deter- mine the winners, golfers enjoyed food and fellowship at the post-tournament meal and reception, appropriately so- cially distanced. VACB Chairman Lloyd Harrison and Steve Yeakel worked in the tandem awarding team and contest prizes at the reception. The 20th Annual Bankers’ Cup tournament was a huge success once again, and we thank all our members for their support, both on and off the green! We couldn’t do what we do without your help and support! 2020 VACB/Williams Mullen — 20th Annual Bankers’ Cup Tournament The CommunityBanker 8