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Blind Association to Host “Swing for Sight” Golf Tournament

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Lackawanna Blind Association will host its 31st annual William J. Jordan, M.D., Memorial Swing for Sight Golf Tournament on Monday, June 19, at Glen Oak Country Club, Clarks Summit. Proceeds benefit Associations program.

For more information and reservations please call, 570-342-7613.

Planning committee members include, seated from left: Mary Lou Wascavich, Executive Director, and Noreen Burke, board member. Standing, same order, are board members, Fred Hickman, Jerry Musheno, Ron Leas, and Karl Pfeiffenberger.

UNICO Members Plan Annual Golf Tournament

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UNICO Golf Tournament

Planning for the Keystone UNICO Golf Tournament is in “full swing”.  This year Tech42 is partnering with Keystone UNICO and the Greater Scranton YMCA to make this years tournament an even greater success.  The kick off meeting was recently conducted at the YMCA in Dunmore.  

The Captain and Crew Tournament will be conducted on June 4 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the Sand Springs Golf Course in Drums.  The registration fee of $90 includes continental breakfast, greens fees, golf carts, beer, soda, water and hot dogs during play and a gift for each golfer.  

Game prizes will include “Hole in One” sponsored by R.J. Burne Cadillac, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Longest Drive for Seniors.  The tournament will conclude with a Luncheon and Program.  This tournament benefits the Greater Scranton YMCA and local Keystone UNICO Scholarships.  

Reservations should be made by May 26 with checks payable to Keystone Chapter UNICO and sent to Val Riggi, Keystone UNICO Treasurer, 1905 Cleveland Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.  For further information, contact Tournament Chairman Ernie DeStefano at 885-1362 or 343-4517.  Keystone UNICO is a 501c3 Not for Profit Organization.  

 

Planning Committee Members present at the initial meeting are, seated from left: Cathy Bianchi, Keystone Chapter UNICO President; Jennifer Kern, Tech42 Marketing Coordinator; Trish Fisher, CEO Greater Scranton YMCA. Standing from left are:  David Abdalla, Tech42 Customer Relationship Manager; Ray Tropeano, Tournament Chairman Ernie DeStefano, UNICO District Governor Mark McDade, Valerie Riggi and John Mecca, all Keystone Chapter UNICO; Rich Surridge, CFO Greater Scranton YMCA; Tom Carlucci, Keystone UNICO; and Bob Taylor, Tech42 Director of Operations.        

 

Dr. Jennifer Sidari: Hope is Contagious Golf Tournament

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Members of the Dr. Jennifer Sidari Golf Tournament Committee present a donation to The Helping Hands Society, Hazleton from the proceeds of last year’s tournament. Pictured from left: Bill Goldsworthy, Tournament co=chairman, Larry Sidari, committee member, Mary Beth Koch, Executive Director of The Helping Hands Society and Pete Sidari, father of Jennifer.

The friends and family of Dr. Jennifer Sidari will gather on the green of Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club on Friday, Oct. 7 for ‘The Dr. Jennifer Sidari: Hope is Contagious Golf Tournament’.

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.  A gourmet food tent will compliment the course and the event will conclude with a cocktail hour and dinner reception.  

The cost is $85 per golfer, $330 per foursome, $125 per Hole Sponsor and $50 for dinner-only guests.  All proceeds of the tournament will support The Jennifer Sidari, M.D. scholarships at two of her alma maters: Wyoming Area High School and The Commonwealth Medical College, as well as other community nonprofits.

Jennifer Sidari, M.D. passed away unexpectedly in May of 2013, just two weeks after receiving her doctoral degree from The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC).  Born and raised in West Pittston, Jennifer was also a graduate of Wyoming Area High School and The University of Scranton.  

Despite her shortened life, Jennifer’s accomplishments are innumerable.  She was nationally recognized in her medical education with a nomination for the Physicians of Tomorrow Award.  During her studies at TCMC, she volunteered in children’s hospitals and clinics around the world including South Africa and Haiti.  Most of all, Jennifer was known for her contagious smile and selfless personality.

The tournament is limited in capacity, so reserve your foursome today! For more information on additional sponsorship opportunities or to reserve your spot on the course, please contact one of the event chairs, Bill Goldsworthy at (570) 237-1810, wpgoldy@gmail.com or Mike Cabell, (570) 233-1389, mfcabell@gmail.com.  For more information on Dr. Jen’s Hope or to download a tournament brochure, visit http://www.drjenshope.org.  Donations may also be made to Dr. Jen’s Hope Foundation, c/o The Luzerne Foundation, 15 Montgomery Ave., West Pittston PA 18643.