Drinks, Food And Conversation Were The First Things On The Evenings Agenda

No Name Tags But Plates Of Food - Think They Crashed The Party?

First Pass Was Quick Introductions

Senator Fred Smith, Governor Rick Perry, Senator Harris Blake

Senator Fred Smith, Governor Rick Perry, Bill Boyd

Senator Fred Smith, Senate Candidate Ron Toppin, Governor Rick Perry

Enthusiastic "Friends Of Fred Smith"

A Few Words From Lauch Faircloth

Jennifer Crisson Listens Intently

Senator Fred Smith And His Wife Ginny

Governor Rick Perry Of Texas

Paige Forrester Takes A Break

Crista Good - Volunteer

Senator Fred Smith, Governor Rick Perry, Dean Stephens, Nathan Tapor, Jason Moir, From Back, Cameraman In Striped Shirt, Frank Williams (Only Fred, Jason And I Got The Joke!)

From Left, Jason Moir, Dean Stephens, Nathan Tapor, Fred Smith, Green Sweater From Rear Is Lori Byrd, And Unidentified Attendee

Senator Fred Smith Greets Governor Rick Perry

Texas Governor Rick Perry and NC Senator Fred Smith View The Neuse River Behind Fred's House

Governor Perry Meets NC Bloggers

Me With Governor Rick Perry

NC Senator Fred Smith And Texas Governor Rick Perry - On Back Porch

Texas Governor Rick Perry's Cavalcade Arrives

Jason Moir's Fiance (Sorry I Did Not Catch Her Name), Lori of Wiz Bang Blog, and Jason Moir of NC Rumors

Nathan Tabor Of The Conservative Voice And Fred Smith

Fred Smith Drives Were Straight And Long, Usually Over 250 Yards

Every Team Gets Their Picture Taken With Fred!

Fred Helps Every Team With A Drive Or Putt Or A Fairway Shot, Here Waiting To Drive Beside The Neuse River Which Borders The Course

Everyone Charges Off For The Shotgun Start

With Everyone In Their Carts, Final Instructions Are Provided

Rules Of The Event Are Explained

Fred Kicks Off The Event With A Formal Welcome And Thank You For The Attendees

This Year's Crowd Was Huge, The Largest Yet, With 150 Golfers

Fred Took A Tour Of The Putting Green And Driving Range To Greet Tournament Players

As The Crowd Finishes Eating, It Is Time To Get Ready For The Tournament

Fred Spent Time With The Attendees, Catching Up On The Latest News

Some Of The Volunteers Helped Prepare The Food

Volunteers Are Critical To Politics - Thanks For A Great Job Everyone!

Dodie And Blair Were Busy Helping People Find Their Way

Next Stop Reception, To Check In And Get Orientation

Everyone Was Helped To Unload Clubs And Put In Their Carts

Players Were Directed To The Clubhouse

Parking Met Everyone

Neil Jarman, Paul Gorman, Jimmy Pruitt and Paul Carlton with Fred Smith

Frank Burdette, Allen Cribbs, Michael Soluri and Aaron Herstein with Fred Smith

Mike Allen, Lee Cecil, Ricky Strickland and Martin Darrell with Fred Smith

Johnny Hocutt and Jason Hocutt with Fred Smith

HC Patel, Chetan Patel, Promode Patel and Raj Patel with Fred Smith

Ray Martin, Rick Melling and Dale Parker with Fred Smith

Andi Curtis, Jeff Curtis, Dan Jones and Isiah Hill with Fred Smith

Phil Adams, Don Bunting, Ed Dunnavant and Reid Randolph with Fred Smith

Wally Hardin, Jamie Jones, Tommy Hardin and John Dunbar with Fred Smith