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MEMBER NEWS Southern Wings Provides Dinner for 12th Annual Kevin Derryberry Celebrity Golf Classic The Buffalo Wild Wings in Alabaster, Alabama, provided 1,200 wings and two cases of mini corn dogs for the 12th annual Kevin Derryberry Celebrity Golf Classic O feels like helping in any way we can – it is the least we could do.” S 7 n April 27, over 150 people gathered at the Timberline Golf Club in Calera, Alabama, for the 12th annual Kevin Derryberry Celebrity Golf Classic. The event raised $23,000, and proceeds from the tourna- ment went to support Kevin Derryberry Ministries, a local ministry designed to assist those in youth homes, prisons, rehabilitation facilities and transitional facilities. Organizer Kevin Derryberry and Director of Operations for Southern Wings , LLC Tim Spencer had known each other for over two decades, so when the event was looking for spon- sors, it was a no-brainer. Franchisee Sterling Barbour and the Alabaster B-Dubs® location helped out by providing dinner for the afternoon flight, which consisted of 1,200 traditional wings in various flavors and two cases of mini corn dogs. The tournament was closest to the Alabaster location, and Kevin and his family are regular guests at that BWW. “It benefits both his charity and our restaurants and brand as the majority of the participants are guests of our loca- tion,” said CiCi Spencer, general manager for the Alabaster restaurant. The tournament consisted of a morning and afternoon flight, and attendees were invited to participate in an awards ceremony and an auction. Prizes were also distributed, in addition to lunch provided by Full Moon BBQ and the B-Dubs dinner spread. In return for providing food, the Alabaster Buffalo Wild Wings® received signage and advertising on event communica- tions and entry to the tournament for one team. “Partnering with Kevin and his group for this tournament has been an incredible experience,” said Spencer. “His ministry does awesome work in the community, and BWW Alabaster