The seventh annual Howard L. House Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by First Community Bank, will be held on Aug. 5 and 6 in Batesville at The Course at Eagle Mountain. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County.
The tournament was established to honor the memory of long-time Batesville resident Howard L. House (pictured), who passed in 2014.
In a release announcing the 2023 tournament, the bank said, “House was a beloved community member, a successful businessman, a strong advocate for children’s rights, and he was heavily involved in helping others in the community.”
“We are excited to continue this annual tradition in honor of Howard’s memory,” said Dale Cole, chairman and CEO of First Community Bank. “This tournament is an excellent way for us to support the Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County and its important work.”
“The tournament is a great way to bring together our community to celebrate and remember my father’s life and legacy,” said Dianne Lamberth, House’s daughter and board member emeritus of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County. “What better way to honor him than by supporting an organization that helps children in need? Especially one he was so passionate about.”
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County’s board of directors includes Dr. Pat Mulick, board president; Dr. Katie Yarnell, vice president; Jason Taylor, treasurer; Amanda Reaves, secretary; Kyle Christopher; and Jimmy Hodges. Emeritus board members are as follows: Dianne Lamberth, Beatrice Moore, Janis Walmsley, and Arlene Martin.
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Independence County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that opened in November 2018. In an effort to decrease trauma and re-victimization in child abuse victims, Child Advocacy Centers were formed around the country. The center provides coverage for Independence, Izard, Stone, Sharp, and Fulton Counties. It is the 17th CAC in Arkansas and one of over 700 across the United States.
The two-day golf tournament will begin at 10 a.m. each day. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Justin Taylor at (870) 612-3400 or justin.taylor@firstcommunity.net.
