News Notes
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) hosted the North Carolina Region Charity Golf Tournament on August 26-27, 2023 at the Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, NC. The event marked the third charity golf tournament of the summer and saw a notable turnout of 125 players, many of whom are active AAHOA Members and industry leaders.
Against the backdrop of a challenging course, participants enjoyed a full day of golf and raised nearly $100,000 for the following charities: Hindu Center, Jamie Kimble Foundation, USO of North Carolina, The Sandbox, Isabell Santos Foundation, India Association, Samaritans Feet, Second Harvest Food Bank, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking, Foundation for Girls, BAPS Charities, Ella Ford Foundation, Autism Strong, No One Left Alone, and It’s 4 The Kids.
This event was made all the more special by the notable presence of elected officials from North Carolina. These elected officials took time out of their busy schedules to engage with attendees, take photos, and enjoy some delicious traditional Indian cuisine:
City of Concord Councilmember Terry Crawford
North Carolina Representative Dan Bishop, District 8
North Carolina Representative Jason Saine, District 97
North Carolina Representative Kevin Crutchfield, District 83
Senator Thom Tillis
South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman, District 5
AAHOA thanks North Carolina Regional Director Pinkesh Patel, local Ambassadors, and influential leaders in North Carolina: Jay Trini Patel, Vinay Patel, and Vimal Hardev. Their hard work and outstanding leadership paved the way for an impactful event.
Here is what some AAHOA leaders had to say about the event:
“What an incredible weekend with #TeamAAHOA! 125 players showed up and showed out at the North Carolina Region Charity Golf Tournament,” AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel shared.
“My first-ever visit to the North Carolina charity golf tournament left me in awe. From past regional directors to the AAHOA Past Chairman, and now the current North Carolina Regional Director, Pinkesh Patel, along with his team of ambassadors and local community leaders, they put on a great tournament,” Mid South Regional Director Harikrishna (HK) Patel shared on Facebook.
“Had an amazing time in Charlotte, NC, at the annual AAHOA Charity Golf Tournament. I enjoyed playing golf and networking outdoors with AAHOA Members, elected officials, and hoteliers,” Director at Large Eastern Division Pinal Patel shared on Facebook.
