On a bright sunny day, the golf course at Encanterra Country Club is a paradise for the avid golfer. The Superstition Mountains are a stunning backdrop as James Weinmann takes a swing. Originally from Minnesota, he moved to Arizona in 2006, a far cry from the bitter cold of his home state. However, while James enjoys the warmer weather, he first moved to Arizona for business reasons.
Yet deciding to settle in Queen Creek, in particular, came with other reasons. 'I was drawn to Queen Creek by its unique balance of suburban living with a rural accessibility, particularly the parks, trails and golf courses.' he says. Today, James has made Encanterra and Queen Creek his home and has worked as a financial advisor with Edward Jones since 2014. Nevertheless, James said he still had a strong desire to make a difference and in the community. This led to his involvement in the annual golf charity event at Encanterra since 2022.
'Along with my respect and appreciation of our veterans, and since I live in Encanterra, a natural outgrowth of my practice has been to serve both individual clients and the Encanterra community as a whole. In short, It's about making a positive impact.' he says. The tournament begins with an honor guard playing the National Anthem followed by a flyover of military aircraft, the golf tournament itself, and then ends with a luncheon and awards ceremony.
James says the 'tournament is a scramble format and is sprinkled with various side activities along the course.' Each hole along the course is sponsored by various corporations or individuals. 'Overall, the event has evolved into a very well organized, fun event, which supports a very noble cause – our veterans.' says James, adding that 'The day is a strong blend of reverence to our veterans and fun.'
In addition to his involvement, his firm, Edward Jones, also 'prominently supports the event through sponsorship and has a strong presence on the course during the event. James believes it is through events such as these that he and others can show their gratitude. He says, 'Our veterans ensure the protection of our way of life in this great country.'