The Inaugural CASA of McKean County’s ‘Golf Fore Kids’ All Ladies Golf Tournament at the Pennhills Club on July 16, was a success with 65 women playing a 9-hole scramble format raising funds for the CASA of McKean County Program.
Nearly $12,000 was raised for CASA of McKean County during the fun-filled event. Ladies enjoyed three Fun Holes that challenged non-golf-related skills. A wide variety of raffle packages were available to be won by the ladies.
“The ‘Golf Fore the Kids’ inaugural event surpassed all expectations! I am thrilled on behalf of the McKean County CASA board to have the support of local businesses in McKean County and over 65 ladies coming out for an entertaining day. The event proves that coming together in an amusing and unique tournament for experienced golfers and non-golfers alike is a recipe for success. Having fun volunteers to ensure the days’ activities flowed seamlessly was instrumental in laughter all day long. With a foundation of this well-received event, plans are already underway for next year’s theme and date which will soon be announced. The CASA board is excited to have this as one way to help raise much needed funds for the mission of CASA,” said Christy Sullivan, CASA board member and primary organizer for the event.
CASA of McKean County would like to thank their sponsors that aided in making this event a success. The Title Sponsor was Zippo Manufacturing. Premier Golf Sponsors were the Philo and Sarah Blaisdell Foundation; Greg and Cherie Booth; and Drillers, LLC. The American Refining Group sponsored the golf carts. Kessel Construction provided funds as the 19th hole sponsor. Dr. Steven Hermann was the sponsor for the wine hole. The Premier Silver sponsor was the Mount Jewett Rotary. The #2 Fun Hole was sponsored by Karl and June Ross while the #9 and #18 Fun Holes were sponsored by To Fill A Backpack.
Many hole sponsorships were garnered for the event. The sponsors include Tom and Patsy Arrowsmith; Frederick Fesenmyer; Rich Johnson; Law Offices of Robert L. Saunders; John and Julie Cleland; Kate Still; State Line Supply Company; Episcopal Church of the Ascension — Bradford; John and Christy Sullivan; Haberberger Disposal; Lick N Sip; and the Highlands Airbnb — Kane.
In-Kind Donations are those individuals or businesses that donated items for the raffle, funds for the prizes, or a gift of their time to help with the event. These individuals include Sue Aljoe, Patsy Arrowsmith, Tom Arrowsmith, Brenda Baker, Marsha Bauer, Lindsay Burns, Cindy Calcagno, John Calcagno, Jeff Carson, Julie Cleland, Katie Close-Caruso, Bob Esch, Christy Graham, Tim Hall, Jr., Mary Jo Hardy, Benny Kay, Becky Koza, Suzy Meyer-Page, Kim Mooney, Greg Page, Katy Pude, John Rook, Kate Still, Christy Sullivan, John Sullivan, Sue Townsend, Becca Ward, Mike Ward and Jim Wiseman. The following businesses donated items to the event: Bell’s Meat Market, Crescent Beer, Flickerwood Winery, Logyard Brewing, Northwest Bank and Pennhills Staff. Bradford High School Golf Team Members (Sophie Cornelius, Bella Rhoades, Alexia Corigiani) helped on the golf course during the event.
CASA of McKean County is a non-profit organization that works diligently to recruit, train and support volunteer advocates for our county’s most vulnerable children. Children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are in the foster care system. Since May of 2015, CASA volunteers have logged nearly 7000 hours of volunteer advocacy for children in McKean County. The money raised from this event will help give more of these vulnerable children a voice in the court system.
For questions regarding becoming a CASA volunteer advocate or donating to the program, call (814) 568-2170 or visit the CASA of McKean County website at www.casamckean.org.
