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A Hole In One for Our Community
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Three local non-profit organizations form
'Community Partners Classic'
A hole in one is every golfers dream! For some an entire lifetime is spent outdoors in the scenic beauty to never accomplish this feat. For others, it may happen once or twice in a lifetime -- unless you have the letters “PGA Pro” after your name. Today, three organizations have come together to announce the combining of three popular golf tournaments in to one spectacular event called the “Community Partners Classic.” This event provides an opportunity for local businesses to capture a hole in one by helping three organizations in one shot.
The tournament will take place at Champlain Country Club on Friday, June 22, 2007 to benefit Northwestern Medical Center (NMC), Northwestern Counseling and Support Services (NCSS), and the Franklin-Grand Isle United Way (FGIUW). According to United Way Executive Director Jeff Moreau, “With added fundraising competition and shrinking federal, state, and local community resources; we have been asking our member agencies and area organizations to be more collaborative in nature and this was a great opportunity for us to come together with a few partners with similar events to lead by example.”
The event also provides a benefit to local community investors. “We also recognize the drain that numerous fundraising events can have on our community in terms of multiple sponsorships and time away from work for players to participate. We think we’ve found a way to do it better.” notes Peter Hofstetter NMC CEO.
According to NCSS Executive Director Ted Mable, “By joining three of the most successful local tournaments into one, we hope to create the premier golf outing in northwestern Vermont—a true community celebration.” Early plans for the day include two full flights with a full-fledged mid-day celebration for everyone to enjoy. A number of new contests with fantastic prizes will be sprinkled throughout the course, including a “beat the pro” longest drive contest.
The three partners in this event, NMC, FGIUW, and NCSS, often work together in various capacities to care for the wide range of health and human service needs of the people of northwestern Vermont. Northwestern Medical Center is a vibrant, not-for-profit, primary care hospital nestled at the top of Fairfield Street in St. Albans, Vermont. The small size of this community hospital brings a family feel to a modern facility with high-tech equipment. The Franklin-Grand Isle United Way is a voluntary human service organization focused on building community resources while addressing local needs. Additionally, United Way seeks to encourage volunteerism and inspire leadership. Northwestern Counseling and Support Services is a private, non-profit, human services agency serving Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. NCSS provides intervention and support to children, teens, and adults with emotional and behavioral problems, mental illness and developmental disabilities.
For more information or to register, contact United Way at 527-7418.
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