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Page Updated:
July 16, 2006
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 2000
Alumni GOLF Classic
Up • 2003 Golf Classic • 2002 Golf Classic • 2001 Golf Classic • 2000 Golf Classic • 1999 Golf Classic • 1998 Golf Classic
The 3rd Annual
Driving
out to the golf course on the rainy foggy morning of September 9, there
were feelings of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. Organizing
golf tournaments requires patience, understanding, eagerness and faith.
I was relying on the faith factor for the weather to change when I pulled
into the golf course parking lot. Thankfully, while we were setting up,
as with the previous 2 years, the weather began to brighten. Smiling and
taking a deep breath, we prepared for our rush of HSR Alumni for our 3rd
annual Golf Tournament.
Once
everyone had finally arrived (when we say tee-off at 1pm, that means arrive
@ 12:45!) our teams were well into their games. Everywhere you could hear
the chopping of divots, the splash of water balls, laughter, joking, and
the occasional profanity while looking for that stupid lost ball.
Eventually
dinner called and we eagerly jumped to the 18th hole to try our luck at
the closest-to-the-pin contest. Following this, we paraded into a nice
air-conditioned dining room for food, drinks and lies. Prizes were
eventually awarded with first place going to the strong and unchallenged
foursome of Scott Turner, Ross Harrington, and Ted & Pam Parker.
Mark Burns was the overly-skilled duffer to win the closest-to-the-pin
contest and took home a very nice, brand new putter for his efforts. Everyone
else was then awarded a prize of their own while the Alumni Bursary was
awarded $638!!
A great
time was had by all and I’d like to thank all of the people and organizations
who made monetary and/or prize donations (listed below). Our appreciation
is especially extended to the Hagersville Golf and Country Club who held
the event and accommodated us as best they could. Thanks to Georgina Burns
for assisting with the collection and co-ordination of prizes. Of course,
sincere thanks to Heather Gillies for her tireless effort in making yet
another tournament a success.
Finally,
thanks to all who attended. Please remember to support our Alumni and keep
your calendar open for next year’s tournament. Looking forward to seeing
everyone (and more) next year and remember to follow-through with your
swing!
Monetary
Donations were made by;
Jim
Cimba, Burns Cimba Barristers and Solicitors; Doug
Gough;
John
Plumadore
Prize Donations were made by:
Peter
C. Aspery, Hamilton
Baliffs Office,
Hamilton
Bulldogs,
Y95,
Christie’s Bakery,
Tim Horton’s,
Hagersville Golf Course,
Yuk Yuk’s,
Manulife Financial,
Heather Gillies,
Donato Food Corp.,
Mrs. Vanellis Italian, Made in Japan,
Canada Post,
Doug Burns, Burns Cimba
Barristers and Solicitors, Alliance International Truck
and Equipment Sales Inc., Georgina Burns,
Citibank,
Novopharm,
Grey Owl Paddles,
Doug Kelly,
Dave Kelly
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