2ND ANNUAL GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS!

 

(Glenwood)  New Hope's 2nd Annual Golf Scramble Tournament was held on Friday, July 18, at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood.  What a beautiful day it was, or at least until the sudden downpour at 3:30 PM!  Despite the surprise from Mother Nature, everyone enjoyed themselves.

 

There was an overwhelming response this year having 90 golfers on the course, which is up from 60 golfers last year.  Golfers and volunteers were treated to a hot luncheon and a buffet dinner.  Complimentary beverages were provided on the course and at the club house.  There were two hole-in-one chance giveaways, a Ford Mustang sponsored by Webb Ford, and also a circle betting hole to double your money, which was sponsored by the employees of New Hope Center.  Many chanced their skills, but no one shot a hole-in-one for the sought-after Mustang.

 

After about 12 holes of golf, the rain forced most groups back to the club house to take cover.  One volunteer, Doreen Horney, after being reported missing back at the club house, was later found relaxing in the Ford Mustang with the radio blasting.  About 12 golfers actually braved the weather and finished the course.

 

In consideration of the uncompleted score cards, and in an effort to be fair, New Hope drew score cards to give away the prizes that were intended for the low net group.  Fortunately, they were able to finish the putting contest between the rain drops, and Mark Haines was hailed the winner.

 

Over all, this year’s Golf Outing raised about $14,000 for New Hope's programs.  Sponsorships and donations account for more than half the event’s revenue.  Green fees account for about 25%.  The remaining revenue comes from several opt-in events offered throughout the day, which included raffle chances, the putting contest, and the two betting holes.

 

New Hope would like to thank the following individuals & business for their sponsorships, contributions and in-kind donations to the Golf Outing:

 

Thornton Township MB Financial Bank Docter's Interior Plantscaping Proven Business Solutions Matsock Insurance Laner Muchin Law Firm Professional Building Services Christine Heatherington Homer Wilson & Company Marge & Bill McLinden Webb Ford BBA Engineering F.E. Moran Fire Seico Security

Van Drunen Heating & Air John Jaeger Bruce Stevens Midwest Appraisal Nora Stone Jill Manning Shirley Drewenski John Furjanic Kelly Kaufmann Alderman Leni Wosczynski Mr. Tees Lupi Moraira Loretta Barba Hooters, Lansing

Jimbooos Catering Kevin Hickey Debbie Kopec Paige Bus Enterprises South Suburban College Glenwoodie Golf Course Popolano’s Restaurant Frank M. Zuccarelli Omni 41 Fitness Center Panduit Corporation The Chicago Wolves Wrights Hollywood Park Ed Corrigan JoAnne Corrigan

 

Special thanks go to the following volunteers:

 

Deb Kopec Jill Manning Shirley Drewenski Scott Ford Tim Knapp LeeAnn Knapp Jeff Gajewski Elaine Gajewski Sherrie Radovanovic Linda Slubowski Connie Kopec Darryl Brown

David Brown Vita Genova Loretta Barba Joanne Corrigan Ed Corrigan Tony Pisterzi Mike McNicholas Carole Nye Ed Nye Doreen Horney Rebecca Thomson Elizabeth Schmidbauer

 

For more information about New Hope Center and its programs, call Jeff Gajewski at (708) 841-1071 x 227, or visit their website at http://www.newhopecenterinc.com.