Goodwill Third Annual Golf Tournament

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s third annual golf fundraiser will be held Sunday, May 19 at Coral Oaks Golf Course in Cape Coral. Last year’s tournament successfully raised $15,000 in gross proceeds to benefit the agency’s programs and services and Goodwill is hoping to raise even more at this year’s event.

“This is such a fun way to give back to the community,” says Goodwill’s Community Relations Coordinator, Madison Mitchell. “Not only do participants get to play on a beautiful course but, the proceeds raised go right back into Southwest Florida through Goodwill’s programs and services.”

The Goodwill Golf Classic will feature a raffle, and multiple contests such as Closest to the Pin, 50/50 raffle, and a longest drive competition. If the Hole in One challenge has a winner, he/she will receive a Pebble Beach golf getaway vacation for 2, including roundtrip airfare, valued at $7,500.

The cost to play is just $60 for a single player, $240 for a 4-person team and $100 to sponsor a hole.

“It’s because of events like this one, and because of our donors and shoppers that we were able to assist over 30,000 people with disabilities and disadvantages in Southwest Florida last year,” explains Mitchell. “We wouldn’t be able to do that without the support of the community.”

To RSVP or for more information on the Golf Classic, call Madison Mitchell at (239)995-2106 ext. 2213 or email madisonmitchell@goodwillswfl.org.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. helps people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome their barriers to employment and independence. Supported programs include Job-Link employment resource centers, the Four Wheels For Work vehicle assistance program, L.I.F.E. Academy, and the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise program. For more information about Goodwill’s programs in Southwest Florida, please visit http://www.goodwillswfl.org.

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IECRM tournament annual golf course

The annual Golf Tournament IECRM, biggest IECRM (www.iecrm.org) of the year fundraising event, will start at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado. More than 200 players will compete in the tournament to raise money for the trade association IECRM, with special holes dedicated to fund IECRM (PAC) political action Committee. IECRM is the Trade Association of leading energy and the educational institution in the region of the Rocky Mountains and has a Legislative Committee in place that use to Hicks & Associates (www.lobbyco.com) as its lobbyist.

The premiere of the annual Golf IECRM 2013 tournament sponsor is Thomas & Betts (www.tnb.com). The tournament is also supported by a number of companies.

Notable companies participating in this year's tournament include: Business Bank of Colorado (www.cobizbank.com), Eaton Corporation (www.eaton.com), Encore Electric, Inc. (www.encoreelectric.com), Gexpro (www.gexpro.com), Milwaukee (www.milwaukeetool.com), Pinnacol Assurance (www.pinnacol.com) and Thomas & Betts (www.tnb.com) tool.

"Participation is abundant, and this will be our biggest tournament nets still." Much of the success of our non-profit association certify that the commitment of our members and sponsorships, "said IECRM Director of operations, Kristin Kim Haynes. "We hope that all our players will be Grip It, Rip and Hit Em straight!"

A limited number of tickets are still available for the annual IECRM Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 25, from 8 to 16:30 at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado. Buy tickets: https://www.iecrm.org/events/2013-iecrm-golf-tournament/

Visit www.iecrm.org or call (303) 853-4886 to learn more about IECRM and to find out how to become a member or partner of the trade association.

On the Rocky Mountain independent electrical contractors (IECRM)

Founded in 1981, the independent electrical contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) is the premier organization non-profit from the region of the Rocky Mountains, representing 200 independent contractors and companies in the industry and provide education to more than 600 aspiring electrical apprentices and electricians authorized annually. IECRM is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of higher education, Division of private occupational schools Board; and recognized by US Department of Labor Office of learning (OA/BAT). IECRM is dedicated to support, educate and promote the morning energy professionals.

IECRM, located in Denver, Colorado, is a chapter of the independent electrical contractors (IEC), a national trade association for shop of merit electrical and systems contractors.

Contact:

Samantha McCormick
Marketing manager
Rocky Mountain electrical contractors
(303) 853-4886
Samantha@iecrm.org
www.iecrm.org

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New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation to Host 19th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) will hold its 19th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Jersey Mike Subs, on Monday, July 15 from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale, NJ. A foursome is $1,700 and the per player fee is $425. The day includes breakfast, on-course refreshments, lunch, dinner and awards reception, access to club amenities, greens fees and gratuity. For a schedule of the day and to register or to sponsor the event, visit www.njvvmf.org or call Bill Linderman, Executive Director, NJVVMF, with questions at 732-335-0033 x.102.

"We look forward to holding our 19th Annual Golf Tournament on this beautiful championship golf course. For more than 30 years, I've been involved in organizing golf outings and I promise that this is going to be the best outing to date and also one of the finest in the state,” said Jim Petillo, Chair, 19th Annual Golf Tournament, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation.

Proceeds from the event benefit the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center.  The Memorial  "A Place To Remember, To Heal and To Honor" recognizes those who served, especially the 1,562 New Jersey born soldiers who never returned home. In 2013, the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center will celebrate its 15th Anniversary, which since opening in 1998 has welcomed more than 185,000 visitors of all ages through its doors. The nonprofit New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, with the help of volunteer Vietnam veterans, run the educational programming at the Museum and Memorial throughout the year.

During the Tournament's Dinner and Award Ceremony at 6:00 p.m., the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation is proud to honor the late Ed Eget by presenting the Edward Eget Memorial Trophy to the foursome or team with the lowest score, using the Calloway method. Eget served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and was seriously wounded in action in June of 1969. His combat awards include the Air Medal with 16 clusters, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Prior to Vietnam, Eget also received the highest non-combat related medal that can be awarded for valor, the Airman's Medal, for pulling passengers and crew from a burning airplane in Bermuda. Other prizes awarded include Team Prizes, Closest to Pin and Longest Drive.

“We are proud and humbled by the sacrifices, courage and valor of the Vietnam veterans,” said Peter Cancro, founder and CEO Jersey Mike’s Subs. “It's our honor to continue supporting the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation.”

"The Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club is a championship caliber golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. We are thrilled to be a part of this event held by such an honorable organization," said Domenic Gatto, Chairman and President, Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club. "The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation is dear to my heart and I hope that we are able to raise enough funds to keep the Memorial and Museum going strong.  As a Vietnam veteran, I am proud to be part of this patriotic day.”

About The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation          

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifices, courage and valor of Vietnam veterans and that encourages and fosters a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects, which affected the United States, and especially New Jersey.

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Sell-out crowds at Gulliver’s annual Raider Challenge golf and tennis tournaments

Gulliver’s Raider Challenge: 11th Annual Golf Classic and 4th Annual Tennis Tournament took place January 14 at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club. This annual event was presented by AA Uniform and Ola Construction. Both tournaments were a huge success, selling out far in advance of the event and raising more than $60,000 to benefit the booster club, which supports athletics at Gulliver.

The Tennis Tournament was sold out. Before the tournament, a full-court of players were greeted with a gift bag, continental breakfast, silent auction and raffle prizes. Winners of the Tennis Tournament were announced at a luncheon in the club’s Crystal Room. Marc Seymour and Dan Mulligan took home trophies in the men’s division, while Sheba Quirk and Marianne Pantin won the women’s A division, and Mina Schultes and Yannik Labrador won in the women’s B division.

The Golf Classic welcomed back a full course of 144 golfers. The traditional “Are you Better than a Gulliver Student Golfer?” contest ramped up the competition. Stationed at different holes, student golfers Zachary Buttrick ‘20, John Ehrling ‘20, Roman Lopez ‘18 and Max McKenna ‘18 challenged tournament golfers to beat them in distance from the tee.

More than 200 attended the awards dinner to see the tournament championship handed to Jeff Baxter, Marshal Smith, Calum Gibb and Chuck Mercer. First runners up were Dan Cautier, John Carlisle, Matt Jonah and Matt Pattulo. Guests also enjoyed winning an assortment of raffle prizes, including Kindle Fires, golf clubs, and a 51-inch TV. Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables and Williamson Automotive Cadillac BUICK GMC provided three different cars for the hole-in-one contests. Masseuses from Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provided chair massages when the golfers came off the course. Each golfer received a plush gift bag complete with a golf shirt and windbreaker.

The Raider Challenge benefits Gulliver’s Booster Club, which provides funding to all athletic programs to support teams over and above the school athletic operating budget. Gulliver provides a host of athletic opportunities to meet the needs of students, from spectators and players to inter-scholastic competitors. While taking pride in a winning tradition, Gulliver’s athletic program develops character, builds self-esteem and teaches the values of teamwork and good sportsmanship.

ABOUT GULLIVER SCHOOLS

Gulliver Schools is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit, independent, coeducational, nonsectarian day school with the mission of providing a superior, personalized college-preparatory education fostering well-rounded, successful, lifelong learners. Gulliver is committed to developing the unique gifts and talents of each student in a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, global understanding and character. For more information about Gulliver Schools visit www.gulliverschools.org.


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