Kauai United Way comes up with more funds than expected
Although it was tabbed as the “Just For Fun...Just For Kaua‘i” golf tournament, event officials of the Kauai United Way chipped in with more than what they expected.
The sixth annual tournament, which was held on July 23 at the Princeville Makai Golf Course, netted over $31,000, an increase of 72 percent over last year. The original goal was to raise $25,000.
The money will provide a huge boost toward the organization’s 2006 annual campaign, which gets underway soon.
“It is indeed gratifying to know that in the coming year, tens of thousands of Kaua‘i people in need will receive social services through programs provided by our 24 participating agencies, made possible in part by funds we raised in this tournament,” event organizers said in an open letter to donors. “To top it all off, it was a lot of fun.”
Almost 200 players entered the event, which was the biggest turnout so far in the tournament’s history.
Team YMCA of Kauai, led by captain Tom Tannery, Fred Atkins, Phil Fill and Ron Agor, took the low net title (48.2).
Because it was the sixth year of the tournament, event officials decided to hand the grand prize to the sixth place squad, Team Red Rockets (Tom and Donna Rice, Marie and John Mosley).
They won a Big Island getaway golf package, including airfare and room accommodations at the Mauna Lani Resort, a Dollar Rent-A-Car rental and golf at the course.
Other winners included Team Kauai Lagoons (Ron Kouchi, Scott Kouchi, Royden Pablo and Paul Ganaden), which received a Po‘ipu golf getaway with rooms a the Kiahuna Plantation by Castle, golf at Po‘ipu Bay, lunch or dinner at Po‘ipu Tropical Burgers and Big Save gift certificates.
Team Rob’s Good Times Grill (Rob Silverman, Jason Apilado, Glen Batoon and Norvin Olivas) took home a Kuku‘i‘ula prize package, which included a Tori Richard silk shirt, a burlap Kuku‘i‘ula bag, cap and island living book.
Dustin Moises of Team S&S Business Machines was the grand prize lucky number drawing winner.
He scooped up a Las Vegas package including a travel certificate of $800 and a four-night, five-day stay at the California Hotel and Casino.
In the meantime, Jules Cannon putted his way to a brand new 27-inch color television from Otsuka’s.
Next year’s event is already set for Sunday, July 22 at the Princeville Makai Golf Course.
The sixth annual tournament, which was held on July 23 at the Princeville Makai Golf Course, netted over $31,000, an increase of 72 percent over last year. The original goal was to raise $25,000.
The money will provide a huge boost toward the organization’s 2006 annual campaign, which gets underway soon.
“It is indeed gratifying to know that in the coming year, tens of thousands of Kaua‘i people in need will receive social services through programs provided by our 24 participating agencies, made possible in part by funds we raised in this tournament,” event organizers said in an open letter to donors. “To top it all off, it was a lot of fun.”
Almost 200 players entered the event, which was the biggest turnout so far in the tournament’s history.
Team YMCA of Kauai, led by captain Tom Tannery, Fred Atkins, Phil Fill and Ron Agor, took the low net title (48.2).
Because it was the sixth year of the tournament, event officials decided to hand the grand prize to the sixth place squad, Team Red Rockets (Tom and Donna Rice, Marie and John Mosley).
They won a Big Island getaway golf package, including airfare and room accommodations at the Mauna Lani Resort, a Dollar Rent-A-Car rental and golf at the course.
Other winners included Team Kauai Lagoons (Ron Kouchi, Scott Kouchi, Royden Pablo and Paul Ganaden), which received a Po‘ipu golf getaway with rooms a the Kiahuna Plantation by Castle, golf at Po‘ipu Bay, lunch or dinner at Po‘ipu Tropical Burgers and Big Save gift certificates.
Team Rob’s Good Times Grill (Rob Silverman, Jason Apilado, Glen Batoon and Norvin Olivas) took home a Kuku‘i‘ula prize package, which included a Tori Richard silk shirt, a burlap Kuku‘i‘ula bag, cap and island living book.
Dustin Moises of Team S&S Business Machines was the grand prize lucky number drawing winner.
He scooped up a Las Vegas package including a travel certificate of $800 and a four-night, five-day stay at the California Hotel and Casino.
In the meantime, Jules Cannon putted his way to a brand new 27-inch color television from Otsuka’s.
Next year’s event is already set for Sunday, July 22 at the Princeville Makai Golf Course.
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