QAF Motor Inks Hole-In-Ones Deal
By Lyna Mohammad

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two BMWs comprising the X3 and 320i models and a Land Rover Freelander TD4 will be the luxury car prizes to be given away for Hole 9, 13, 7 and 17 in the Baiduri Bank Charity Golf 2005.

A charity draw will also be conducted during the event, with electrical appliances and other attractive prizes up for grabs.

Running for the 10th consecutive year, the annual fundraising golf tournament is organised by Baiduri Bank in collaboration with strategic partners QAF Eurokars Sdn Bhd, QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, QAF Transport Sdn Bhd, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, QAF Brunei, Ben Foods Sdn Bhd and MasterCard International.

The three-day tournament is scheduled to take place at the Pantai Mentiri Golf Club from 30th September to 2nd October 2005.

The signing ceremony for the sponsorship of the hole-in-one car prizes was held yesterday at QAF Motor showroom in Beribi. Prince Abdul Qawi, the Deputy Chairman and CEO of QAF Brunei signed on behalf of QAF Motor Group.

Signing on behalf of Baiduri Bank meanwhile was its General Manager, Mr Pierre Imhof. Present at the signing ceremony were the Deputy General Manager Retail Banking & Branch Network of Baiduri Bank, Mr Ti Eng Hui and the GM of QAF Transport Sdn Bhd and QAF Eurokars Sdn Bhd, Dato Paduka Chua Pheng Siong.

Also present were the GM of QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, Mr Roger Fletcher as well as senior managers and officers from Baiduri Bank and its strategic partners.

The Baiduri Bank Charity Golf tournament, since it started in 1996, has been actively involved in sponsorship and projects with welfare bodies such as the Child Development Centre, Pusat Ehsan and SMARTER Brunei.

"We believe in supporting programmes that offer educational opportunities to children with special needs in the communities where we work and live," said Mr Pierre Imhof at the signing ceremony.

"This is the key to helping them embark on a successful future." The bank have over the years worked very closely with government agencies and local charities on major projects such as the Special Olympics, charity concerts, early invention programmes and training workshops for local therapists.

"We applaud these charities for the excellent initiatives they have implemented and look forward to the important accomplishments that their work will achieve for the local community."

He further disclosed that in addition, the bank has also provided assistance to individuals particularly children who require medical treatment overseas to battle, against life- "threatening illness.

"We hope that through our support these individuals are able to recover from their illness and lead a productive life".

Touching on the charity golf tournament, Mr Imhof said that the tournament provides an opportunity for golfer to make a difference in the local community.

Their (golfers) participation in the Baiduri Bank Charity Golf will not only get to enjoy a good game of golf but at the same time contribute to local charities and help build a brighter future for deserving children.

Open to any golfer with a valid handicap of up to 28 for men and 36 for women, registration fee for the Charity Golf is B$l00 with closing date for registration on 271 September 2005.

An exclusive MasterCard goodie bag consisting of a golf towel and a cap will be given to the first 250 golfers signing up for the charity golf.

Further information on the tournament schedule and registration details can be obtained by calling 2791021. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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