The Fore!Kids Foundation was created in 1958 by six men who had the vision of bringing world-class golf to New Orleans, all while helping the children of the community. The vision that Jim Black, Dave Lawrence, Dimitry Morvant, Al Rieke, Garic Schoen and Henry Thomas had more than 45 years ago still resonates today. Since its inception, the Foundation has helped raise nearly $16 million for regional children's charities and has increased its membership to include more than 150 dedicated individuals.

2007-2008 Fore!Kids Foundation Committee

Foundation Board
Bill Reinhardt – Chairman of the Board
Tommy Fonseca – President/CEO
Lloyd Durand
Joe Gordon
David Perlis
Mike Rodrigue
Mark Romig
Darrah Schaefer
Buddy Seeling
Craig Silva
Gary Solomon
Frank Stire

Charity Committee
Mark Romig – Charity Chairman
Glenn Bergeron
Bob DeViney
Frank Gumpert
Jerri Klein
David Perlis
Bill Reinhardt
Mike Rodrigue

Membership Committee
Buddy Seeling – Membership Chairman
C.J. Bruno
David Gallo
Billy Hoffmann
Ronnie Karcher
Chav Pierce
Mike Rodrigue
Frank Stire

2008 Tournament Division Chairs
Ronald Karcher – 2008 Tournament Chairman
Anne Barnes – Player Hospitality Chairwoman
Lloyd Durand – Special Events Chairman
Bobbie Gattuso – Player Hospitality Chairwoman
Mike Garin – Volunteer Chairman
Ann LeBlanc – Player Hospitality Chairwoman
Chav Pierce – Public Operations Chairman
Darrah Schaefer – Player Operations Chairman
Buddy Seeling – Hospitality Venues Chairman
Frank Stire – Sales Chairman