RUTLAND — The Heart of New England Council Charity Golf Tournament, which took place Aug. 4, generated a record revenue of more than $50,000 for the Central Massachusetts based nonprofit. More than 130 participants enjoyed a day of camaraderie and competition at Juniper Hill Golf Course, Northborough, in support of the Boy Scout organization.
The tournament boasted a silent auction with an array of offerings such as a Martha’s Vineyard getaway, a Florida resort stay, a wine tasting package, Boston Red Sox tickets, and a selection of golf merchandise. Activities during the round included a “Closest to the Pin” competition where the winner received an all-inclusive resort getaway, a “Hickory Challenge” involving the use of replica hickory clubs, and other skill-testing contests. Many attendees walked away with fantastic prizes made possible through generous in-kind donations from a variety of event supporters.
The day of fellowship and fun was made possible through the generous support of the event’s primary sponsors, including Avidia Bank, Café Services, Capital Group Properties, Creedon & Company, Enterprise Bank, Polar Beverages, Unibank, and the Worcester Bravehearts. Other generous partners included Cornerstone Bank, First Financial Trust, The Gutierrez Co., SkiWithCharlie.com, Un1f1ed² Global Packaging Group, Wellesley Police Department, WIN Waste Innovations, and the Worcester Red Sox Foundation.
“We’re thrilled to have exceeded expectations for our annual golf tournament. Its tremendous success is due to the generous support of our participants and sponsors, and the leadership of our event organizing committee,” said Mark Barbernitz, chief executive officer and Scout executive of the Heart of New England Council. “We couldn’t have achieved such positive outcomes without the collective efforts and kind-heartedness of our sponsors, volunteers and participants who came together to support a common cause. Their dedication and continuing partnership represent a high-water mark for our efforts to help young people become the best version of themselves.”
The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, helping young people be “Prepared. For Life.” The Heart of New England Council is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rutland that serves 4,000 boys and girls throughout Central Massachusetts, involving more than 1,800 adult volunteers. Visit www.hnebsa.org for more information. To find a Scouting unit in your local community, visit beascout.org.
