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Sunny blue skies and beautiful summer temperatures provided an absolutely perfect backdrop for the YMCA’s first annual Mission Strong Golf Classic, which was held on Thursday, June 9, at ‘The Creek’ in Morris. It was truly a day to remember as an inspired and generous group of YMCA supporters helped raise more than $70,000 at the sold out event. Funds raised from the inaugural outing, which was generously presented by Midland States Bank, will benefit the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.
Golfers enjoyed lunch, 18 holes of golf, on-course games, and an evening program that included a cocktail reception, dinner, exciting raffles, and live entertainment, provided by River Road Trio. During the evening program, guests also had the opportunity to learn more about the Y’s mission and pledge their support by making a charitable donation to the Y’s scholarship program.
The first annual Mission Strong Golf Classic volunteer planning committee included: Maria Macris, Kristin Orban, Ryan Peterson, Bridgette Roehr, Adam Underhill, Mike Wickkiser, and Barb Ziegner. Donnie Chestnutt, Dori Fugate, Carolyn Hamilton, Erin Lightbody, and Jackson White provided staff support.
Our generous sponsors included:
Presenting Sponsor
Midland States Bank
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Gus P. Rousonelos and Family
Dinner Sponsor
Gus P. Rousonelos and Family
Entertainment Sponsor
Gus P. Rousonelos and Family
Lunch Sponsor
Edward Jones
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Narvick Bros.
Titanium Sponsors
Guy and Jan Christensen
D’Arcy Motors
First Midwest Bank
Grundy Bank
Hollywood Casino of Joliet
Hope Bound Development Corp., Instrumentality of the Housing Authority of Joliet
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Old Plank Trail Community Bank N.A., A Wintrust Community Bank
Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce
Pursuit Wealth Group
Ron Tirapelli Ford
TR Miller Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Graphite Sponsors
Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel
The Ziegner-Orban Family
Registration Sponsor
Hometown National Bank
Putting Green Sponsor
L. DeGeus & Associates
Driving Range Sponsor
Ottawa Savings Bank
Valet Sponsor
ExxonMobil
Exclusive Hole Sponsors
Law Office of John F. Argoudelis, LLC
Business Knowledge Solutions
Busey Bank
Al and Ellen Butkus
Ozinga
ServPro
Window World of Joliet
Hole Sponsors
C and J Avery Family Foundation
Conley Excavating & Construction
HData
Kozol Bros.
Mack & Associates
Mahoney, Silverman & Cross
Martin & Associates – Ameriprise Financial, LLC
Silver Cross Hospital
Turk Furniture
Young Company, LLC – James Young
Welcome Circle Sponsors
Friends of Larry Walsh Jr.
Ragusa’s Promo Adverstising
In-Kind Support
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
GPI – Graphic Promotions, Inc.
Joliet Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 YMCA Mission Strong Golf Classic next summer. Watch for more details coming soon. To make a tax-deductible donation to the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, please click here.
