Veterans Helping Veterans Charity Fundraiser, Tennis Mixed Doubles Challenge and Golf Outing

The Free and Accepted Masons of the 15th District of Florida, the Marine Corps League #061 of Ocala, and Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club are proud to announce their partnership in hosting the 1st Annual Veterans Helping Veterans Charity Fundraiser, Tennis Mixed Doubles Challenge and Wheelchair Exhibition, Silent Auction and Golf Outing on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, 2013 at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club.

ALL proceeds benefit the Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans “American Heroes Shouldn’t Be Homeless” project. The words “homeless” and “veteran” should never be used together. We are all partners in the fight to end veteran homelessness with dignity. For more information on sponsorship, participation, donations and volunteer opportunities, contact Mr. Phalen Satterfield at satterfieldphalen@gmail.com, 904-553-4157 or Mr. Loyd Dorsey at ljd2108@yahoo.com, 352-454-2662.

Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans (VHV), Inc. program is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1997 for the purpose of assisting veterans. The organization currently works with the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans through the use of volunteers and donations while acting as the veteran’s advocate. The VHV evaluates and assesses the needs of veterans and then assist them with dignity in making the appropriate referrals to the VA and/or other support agencies.

The VHV program maintains and runs a scheduled transportation service to the VA Hospital in Gainesville from the VA Clinic in Ocala. They assist veterans in finding employment while providing veterans and their families with counseling, referral, advocacy and direct social service assistance, including food, clothing, gasoline vouchers and limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, and special dietary needs. Also of note the VHV is working with our local law enforcement agencies, the courts, public defender and state’s attorney in establishing a veterans court for Marion County. All direct donations and contributions are tax deductible.

The organization is run by an Executive Director who is supervised by a distinguished Board of Directors comprised of veterans’ and non veteran leaders in the community. Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans, Inc. is located at 1527 NE 8th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470-4247. Phone: 352-433-2320.

Email: MarionVetsHelpingVets@gmail.com.

Donald. M. Harrison Jr., Executive Director and Coordinator

1st Annual Veterans Helping Veterans Charity Fundraiser

352-438-9488, 352-229-3300

USMCharrison13@gmail.com

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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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