I’ll be perfectly honest – the total sum of what I know about golf could fit easily on a postage stamp. However, my ignorance of the game in no way curbs my enthusiasm for the upcoming first Penobscot County Triad Coalition Golf Tournament, taking place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Island Green Golf Center in Holden.

“This will be a great event,” said Rick Mooers, Triad chairman. “It’s a chance to take in some golf at a terrific facility and support a very good cause in the process. Triad has a very limited budget with which to accomplish all it needs and wants to do.

“We hope this tournament will not only raise awareness of Triad’s work, but also net us some much-needed funds with which we can continue that work,” he said. “We are certainly keeping our fingers crossed for good weather, as the tournament goes on rain or shine.”

For those of you who are unaware, Penobscot County Triad Coalition is an all-volunteer organization comprising law enforcement entities, social service agencies and senior citizens – all working together with a common goal of “promoting safer communities for all seniors,” added Mooers.

“In Triad, we provide education and raise awareness of Maine’s older adults regarding fraud, scams, health, safety and available resources to avoid becoming a victim in their own community, and to enhance law enforcement service delivery to this most vulnerable population,” he said.

A couple of Triad’s successful projects are the File of Life and the 911 House Numbering Signs.

The File of Life is a 4-inch by 3-inch red, plastic pocket that attaches to the refrigerator with a magnetic strip and contains a person’s pertinent medical information, such as medications and dosages, doctors’ names, emergency contacts and medical conditions. A red sticker for the front door signals EMTs to look for the file on the fridge.

The house numbers are constructed by inmates at Penobscot County jail. These 6-inch by 8-inch number signs are made of highly reflective materials which meet the federal 911 standards for reflectivity and can be placed on the house itself, or on a steel stake which should be positioned at the end of the driveway. Being highly reflective, these signs are very visible at night.

These examples of Triad’s work certainly make a fun day of golf even more special.

“For the tournament, we are looking for individuals to sponsor each of the holes,” said Mooers. “The tournament is an 18-hole scramble and therefore, we need 18 sponsors. The long drive contest is on hole No. 6. Closest to the pin is on hole No. 8 and, the straightest drive contest is on hole No. 4. There is also a 50-50 raffle.

“For businesses or organizations that may be interested in sponsorship, each hole is $100. A gold sponsorship of $250 would allow you to enter your own four-person team in the tournament at no additional cost. Otherwise, participation is $40 per person, or $160 for a four-person team.”

If a golf cart is necessary, one may be reserved for $8 a person, due the day of the tournament, by calling 989-9909.

Make checks payable to Penobscot County TRIAD Coalition and send to: Rick Mooers, DHHS, 17 Eastward Lane, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Entrees should be received by Aug. 15 as space is somewhat limited.

Brochures, which include a registration form, are available at Eastern Agency on Aging. A simple phone call will get one sent directly to your door.

Grab your clubs and hit the greens. It’s a great cause and a wonderful way to make a difference.

Carol Higgins is director of communications at Eastern Agency on Aging. Email Carol Higgins at chiggins@eaaa.org. For information on EAA, call 941-2865, or toll-free 800-432-7812, e-mail info@eaaa.org, or visit www.eaaa.org. TTY 992-0150.