About this Event
The J.C. Rawls Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser allows casual golfers and enthusiast alike to Swing, Slice, Chip and Putt with a Purpose.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What better way to kickoff the 2024 District Convention then getting some fresh air, exercise and spending time with the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.
- Men & Women
- 4-person Scramble
- Player Gifts
- 50/50 Raffle
- On-Course Contests
- After Play Awards
- Pre-Round Breakfast & On-Course Lunch
About Dr. John C. Rawls
One of the last teachers and administrators at the former all-black Lincoln High School in
Gainesville, Florida, Rawls left a legacy of education and service when he passed at the age
of 93. Rawls had a lifelong passion for education so much so that he taught Black soldiers
how to read and write while serving in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946.
After entering Talladega College in 1947, he left to join the Army. After leaving the Army,
Rawls entered North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, North Carolina earning a
bachelor’s degree. Rawls then earned a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.
He began his career as an educator in 1956. Besides working at Lincoln, Rawls also served
as principal at Shell and Idylwild Elementary schools in Alachua County retiring in 1987 as
principal at Idylwild. He was a member of the Florida Credit Union Board of Directors. Its
headquarters in Gainesville is named in his honor. The credit union also has the Dr. John C.
Rawls Scholarship that honors his more than 55 years of service. He became a member of
the FCU Board of Directors in 1957 and served stints as the board’s chair, president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer.
It is with this backdrop that the J.C Rawls Education Foundation was established upon his
death. Since its inception, the foundation has provided over $45,000 in college
scholarships.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rio Pinar Golf and Country Club, 8600 El Prado Avenue, Orlando, United States
USD 135.23 to USD 1068.91
