YMCA Golf Tournament Raises $85,000 for Youth Scholarships

YMCA Golf Tournament Raises $85,000 for Youth Scholarships

by | Sep 13, 2019 | Events, Features, Fundraisers, News

North Plains, OR. Helping kids was the driver for the 220 golfers at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette YLinks tournament at Pumpkin Ridge. The tournament on August 19th raised over $85,000 to fund scholarships to help low-income youth participate in programs like early childhood development, before and after school enrichment, camping and youth sports.  (Photo credit, Scott Ripley and Lester Tsai)

Bob Hall, President, and CEO at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Pee Wee Harrison, Motivational Speaker; Troy Weller, President of Precision Construction Company; and Neil Fernando, Board of Trustees got the ball rolling. 

Pee Wee Harrison, a national motivational speaker and a past performer with Meadowlark Lemon’s Harlem All-Star Team. He inspired the crowd of Y supporters before a paddle raise. Scholarships help remove economic barriers so families may access Y programs that build spirit, mind and body.

Golfers have a lot to celebrate, including picture-perfect weather.

Y Links golfers perfecting their form.

The YLinks Business Leaders Golf for Good Tournament was presented by Precision Construction Company.

Here’s a list of the winners:

WITCH HOLLOW WINNERS

First Place—Emerio Design 1 with 61 points
Second Place—Craig Stein Beverage with 62 points
Longest Drive Men—Geoffrey Wunn
Longest Drive Women—Stephanie Sander
KP Closest to the Pin Men—Tandy Gardner

GHOST CREEK WINNERS

First Place—SOLUS, INC 1 with 55 points
Second Place—Mannahouse with 56 points
Longest Drive Men—John DeLaittre
Longest Drive Women—Marti Loeb
KP Closest to the Pin Men—Jon Grierson
KP Closest to the Pin Women—Shelby Kerr

First Place Women—WFG 1 with 65 points
Chipping Contest—Joey Lakoske
Putting Contest—Toni Altamirano

GOLF TOURNAMENT PHOTOS

Photos from the tournament can be downloaded at these links:

Red Carpet Photos
Foursome Photos
Ghost Creek Photos
Witch Hollow Action Photos
Dinner Photos

Here’s a video about YMCA programs:

From YMCA of Columbia-Willamette:

In 2018, we provided opportunities for almost 60,000 people to experience personal growth, strengthen relationships and build better communities. As we continue to grow, we become more than just a gym—we teach life-saving skills in the water, good sportsmanship on and off the field and ensure a brighter future for all. We provided more than 29,600 Health and Wellness memberships, taught more than 13,800 kids new skills in Youth Sports and gave more than $1.6 Million in Financial Assistance to the community. We saw more than 13,900 kids and teens participate in Day and Overnight Camps, almost 2,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn in early education and more than 2,200 kids improve their academic skills in our Before and After School programs. In 2018, almost 60.000 participants were involved in YMCA programs, which were provided by 1,963 volunteers. Last year, more than 13,789 kids participated in our youth sports leagues, 1,948 children were served in our early childhood programs and more than 5,000 kids attended Camp Collins. In addition, members and participants at our Y health, wellness, and sports facilities visited those locations more than 575,000 times and 2,397 kids participated in our school enrichment programs. In 2018, we celebrated 150 years of service and will continue to grow and to reach new communities in 2019 and beyond.

YWCA of Greater Portland’s Annual Inspire Luncheon Raises $235,000

YWCA of Greater Portland’s Annual Inspire Luncheon Raises $235,000

by | Apr 25, 2014 | Events, Features, Uncategorized

Portland, April 8th, 2014. Nearly 600 YWCA supporters filled the Downtown Portland Hilton ballroom to hear stories of empowered women and to be inspired with the spirit of social change. Attendees including Dana Petrusich, Wendy Hill of Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and Jennifer Mark of Melvin Mark Companies. The event was held on “On Equal Pay Day” and featured Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and co-author of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, Ms. Sheryl WuDunn. (photo credit,  Jim Garrison Photography)

Julia Markley of Perkins Coie LLP, YWCA Board of Directors, Jennifer Currin Gutridge of McGee Wealth Management, YWCA Board of Directors and Susan Haas of McGee Wealth Management.

Julia Markley of Perkins Coie LLP, YWCA Board of Directors, Jennifer Currin Gutridge of McGee Wealth Management, YWCA Board of Directors and Susan Haas of McGee Wealth Management.

Now in its 22nd year, the Inspire Luncheon has raised over $5 Million to support the YWCA’s mission of ‘eliminating racism and empowering women.’

From the YWCA of Greater Portland:

The YWCA of Greater Portland is the local affiliate of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation. We have been an active part of the Portland community for the past 110 years, providing services to women, children, and families, from all walks of life—regardless of their age, race, or income level.

The YWCA of Greater Portland’s services extend from Multnomah County to clients from all over Oregon. Our programs span four key areas:

The YWCA is a highly collaborative organization with an established history of partnering with local organizations and groups. As a non-profit organization, we believe that partnerships are the cornerstone of providing high quality, fiscally responsible, sustainable services to our clients.