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Marian University Founders Classic

Each year, the Marian University Founders Classic honors individuals or a group who has helped make the university what it is today. This year’s event honors longtime supporters of Marian University, Mike and Bea Becher.

UPDATED! Download the 2023 Founder's Classic Brochure

Founders Classic Honorees 

Mike and Bea BecherIn 2009, Mike Becher joined the Marian University Board of Trustees and along with his wife Bea, they have shared their time, talent, and treasure. They continue to provide extraordinary foundational leadership in helping transform Marian University into a national, doctoral institution.

Mike and Bea are the current co-chairs of Journey to 2030: Always Forward, and have made a transformational gift to support the effort. Mike served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees and currently serves on the finance committee. Bea is a long time member of the Marian University Gala committee, and a Clare Circle member of the Women of Marian Society.

“We are truly honored to be recognized at the Marian University Founders Classic Golf Outing and take great pride in knowing that this event, like all things at Marian, will ultimately benefit future Marian students who need financial assistance. We are honored and blessed to be a part of the Marian community.” Mike and Bea Becher

Founders Classic Committee 

Jamy Brase, (317) 507-7625
Tom McNulty, (317) 507-0688
Dan Lawson, (317) 358-3875

The Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana moved Marian College to Indianapolis in 1937 and have laid the foundation of Franciscan sponsorship values that guides Marian University today. This remarkable group of women have ministered to thousands of students throughout the Midwest and beyond. We are humbled, excited, and have set an aspirational goal of securing $150,000 in scholarship support to honor Mike and Bea Becher and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.

The Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg

Schedule

Thursday, September 7, 2023
Prairie View Golf Club
7000 Longest Drive
Carmel, Indiana 46033

11 a.m. Lunch and Range Availability
Noon Honoree Program
12:15-12:30 p.m.Shotgun Start
4:45-5:15 p.m. Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres
  Awards to follow

Foursome Details

Cost: $2,200 per foursome. Each player receives welcome gift, lunch, golf, complimentary on course beverage and snack cart, prize for playing, one raffle ticket. 

*While gifts are tax deductible, the fair-market value for each golfer is $200. 

Proceeds for the event will support the Marian Helping Hand Fund which assists students experiencing extreme hardships.

Sponsorships Available

Presenting Sponsor: $25,000

  • Name on event: Marian University Founders Classic Golf Outing presented by (your company name)
  • Logo and name on all printed/digital materials, website, and The Criterion ad
  • Four foursomes
  • Four hole sponsorships – name on sign at holes
  • 16 raffle tickets

Diamond Sponsor: $10,000

  • Logo and name on all printed/digital materials, website, and The Criterion ad
  • Two foursomes
  • Three hole sponsorships – name on sign at hole
  • Eight raffle tickets

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

  • Logo and name on all printed/digital materials, website, and The Criterion ad
  • One foursome
  • Two hole sponsorships – name on sign at hole
  • Four raffle tickets

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

  • Logo and name on all printed/digital materials, website, The Criterion ad, and signage on one of the available sponsorship opportunities
  • Three hole sponsorships – name on sign at hole
  • Two raffle tickets

Bronze Sponsor: $1,000

  • Logo and name in program
  • One raffle ticket

Hole Sponsor - $400

  • Name on sign at hole and in program

Raffle - Cash Only (sold day of event)

  • One very special prize
  • Additional tickets: $20 each, or six for $100

"Receiving a Marian athletic scholarship meant that all my years of hard work paid off. Not only was I able to continue to play the sport I love in college, but alongside it I was able to further my education. This opportunity put me in a position to chase after dreams bigger than those I had on the field."

Cecilia Araya '20
Lacrosse

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