Charity raises money for Anishinabek communities
HUNTSVILLE – Volunteers, as well as Olympic medalists Becky Kellar and Cheryl Pounder helped make the 15th Annual Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament a success.
Over 130 golfers participated in the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity’s biggest annual fundraising event, held this year at the Mark O’Meara Course at Grandview Golf Club in Huntsville on June 20.
“Proceeds from this annual event go directly to the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity to benefit Anishinabek communities and citizens,” says Jason Restoule, manager of the charity.
Participants not only enjoyed one of ClubLink’s Platinum level golf courses, but were treated to exceptional hospitality from arrival with valet bag drop and cart set-up through to a delicious dinner and a chance at some amazing prizes.
“We’re asking everyone to save the date for next year’s event set for Thursday, June 19, 2014,” says Restoule. “Register early as we are anticipating an early sell-out.”
Restoule would like to sincerely thank all of the volunteers for their help in making this another successful event. Volunteers from the Westmont Hospitality Group included Maija Holla, Alison McGraw, Georgina Day and Michelle Wolfe as well as Monica Lister who took great photos of the event.
Hole signs sponsored by: Nipissing First Nation. Hole sponsors included: Freedom 55 Financial-Greg MacLellan, Weaver Simmons-R. Martin Bayer, Drive Muskoka-Huntsville Honda/Hyundai of Muskoka, Nahwegahbow Corbiere Barristers Solicitors, Watson Parojcic Financial, Scotiabank, Nipissing University, Riverview Cottages, Young Forestry Services, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Yonge Steeles Ford, Carte Blanche Promotional Products Inc., Canadore College, RBC, Longwood Forestry, EnergyOne Solutions, Fox & Fiddle North Bay, Trans Canada Store/The Ultimate Kitchen, Algoma’s Water Tower Inn & Suites
Congratulations to this year’s Ray Martin Memorial Trophy winners as tournament champions:
Mixed Division: Jan Nyquist, Mike Greaves, Trever Marko, Liz Rice
Ladies Division: Jennifer Manitowabi, Judy Manitowabi, Sylvia Recollet, Roxanne Recollet
Men’s Division: Walter Manitowabi, Pierre Trudeau, Marvin Assinewai, Curtis Assance
Winners of the on-course contests were:
Closest-to-the-pin: Jamie McCarville and Lucy Francis
Longest Drive: Gerard Peltier and Karen Commanda
Straightest Drive: Arnie Gallo
Special thanks to AN7GC sponsors and supporters of our 15th annual tournament: Bell, Westmont Hospitality Group, CMHC, KPMG, First North Enterprise, Creative Impressions, Nipissing University, Scotiabank, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Air Canada Foundation, and AON.
To donate or find more information on the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity, please visit www.an7gc.ca.