A Golfin’ We Did Go
“When I first became involved with the York Street Golf Tournament, I did not play but understood how it benefited not only York Street but solidified relationships that may have mellowed over the years. Now, even though I show up to play, I realize those original thoughts ring even truer. What a great opportunity to get together, assist York Street and remember our dear friend, Joe Denyeau. Each year we must collectively work to make this event even better as it contributes to the betterment of the direct beneficiaries.”
“When I first became involved with the York Street Golf Tournament, I did not play but understood how it benefited not only York Street but solidified relationships that may have mellowed over the years. Now, even though I show up to play, I realize those original thoughts ring even truer. What a great opportunity to get together, assist York Street and remember our dear friend, Joe Denyeau. Each year we must collectively work to make this event even better as it contributes to the betterment of the direct beneficiaries.”
~ Richard Haydon of The Haydon Family
2009 Tournament Sponsor
2009 Tournament Sponsor
FORE…!
“Watch out for that flying golf ball”, was the phrase of the day at York Street Project’s 10th Annual Golf Outing that was held on September 21st at Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Imagine 94 excited golfers in teams of two, three and four all teeing off at the same time on different holes on a breath-taking golf course that has a two-way commercial street going through it, and commands your ultimate attention and skill. The bright sun shine and warm breeze were added elements conducive to the formula for a successful and a fun-filled day.
The round took approximately five hours and as the golfers were returning to the Club House, they all were brimming from ear to ear from the camaraderie that they had on the green. Once the day-time festivities were finished, the event kicked into overdrive and the golfers were able to relax while enjoying a beautiful sunset, and rehashing their round on the open patio during the cocktail reception.
As the evening activities began to come to life, the happy golfers continued to purchase raffle and 50/50 tickets. Some of the more adventurous thrill seekers made the Silent Auction area the place to be, as they waited quietly in the wings to out-bid their fellow competitor. Before entering the formal dining room for dinner, the Skill Prize winners were announced, raising the excitement level of the day once again.
Sitting down to a wonderful dinner of roast sirloin beef with gray, pan seared salmon-dill beurre blanc, chicken savoy, tricolor vegetable medley sautéed with garlic, assorted salads, breads, and many other tasty morsels, the evening quickly came to a delightful crescendo. During dinner, brief expressions of thanks were given by YSP’s Executive Director, Susanne Byrne and board member Anne Denyeau. Shortly after the fine feast, the raffle prize drawing got underway. Winner after winner was called until the moment that everyone had been waiting for finally arrived; the announcing of the 50/50 winner.
Sr. Barbara Moran, Director of The Nurturing Place was asked to pick the winning ticket. She reached into the colossal tub that was filled to the brim with yellow 50/50 tickets and picked one. The room went quiet, and you could hardly hear the air, then the next sound was the winning number… then there was silence once again as the each person checked their arm-load of 50/50 tickets. At last the suspense was over when York Street Project’s very own Sr. Harriet Hamilton, Director of St. Mary’s Residence raised her hand and said, “Hey, my sister won!” Cheers of happiness went throughout the room for Sr. Harriet as she came up to have her ticket verified.
A very special thanks goes out to The Haydon Family – Tournament Sponsor of the event. More thank yous are in order for the Lunch Sponsors; James Patterson and Goldman Sachs. Other major sponsors include Morgan Stanley, The Russo Group, The Denyeau Family, Emerald Seafood, Dan & Francine McGuire and the Solomon Page Group. Thanks to these and many other sponsors and special friends of the York Street Project, the 10th Annual Golf Outing raised more than $85,000 to help women and children break the chains of poverty.
Mark your calendar to meet us on the Green on Monday, September 20, 2010.
“Watch out for that flying golf ball”, was the phrase of the day at York Street Project’s 10th Annual Golf Outing that was held on September 21st at Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Imagine 94 excited golfers in teams of two, three and four all teeing off at the same time on different holes on a breath-taking golf course that has a two-way commercial street going through it, and commands your ultimate attention and skill. The bright sun shine and warm breeze were added elements conducive to the formula for a successful and a fun-filled day.
The round took approximately five hours and as the golfers were returning to the Club House, they all were brimming from ear to ear from the camaraderie that they had on the green. Once the day-time festivities were finished, the event kicked into overdrive and the golfers were able to relax while enjoying a beautiful sunset, and rehashing their round on the open patio during the cocktail reception.
As the evening activities began to come to life, the happy golfers continued to purchase raffle and 50/50 tickets. Some of the more adventurous thrill seekers made the Silent Auction area the place to be, as they waited quietly in the wings to out-bid their fellow competitor. Before entering the formal dining room for dinner, the Skill Prize winners were announced, raising the excitement level of the day once again.
Sitting down to a wonderful dinner of roast sirloin beef with gray, pan seared salmon-dill beurre blanc, chicken savoy, tricolor vegetable medley sautéed with garlic, assorted salads, breads, and many other tasty morsels, the evening quickly came to a delightful crescendo. During dinner, brief expressions of thanks were given by YSP’s Executive Director, Susanne Byrne and board member Anne Denyeau. Shortly after the fine feast, the raffle prize drawing got underway. Winner after winner was called until the moment that everyone had been waiting for finally arrived; the announcing of the 50/50 winner.
Sr. Barbara Moran, Director of The Nurturing Place was asked to pick the winning ticket. She reached into the colossal tub that was filled to the brim with yellow 50/50 tickets and picked one. The room went quiet, and you could hardly hear the air, then the next sound was the winning number… then there was silence once again as the each person checked their arm-load of 50/50 tickets. At last the suspense was over when York Street Project’s very own Sr. Harriet Hamilton, Director of St. Mary’s Residence raised her hand and said, “Hey, my sister won!” Cheers of happiness went throughout the room for Sr. Harriet as she came up to have her ticket verified.
A very special thanks goes out to The Haydon Family – Tournament Sponsor of the event. More thank yous are in order for the Lunch Sponsors; James Patterson and Goldman Sachs. Other major sponsors include Morgan Stanley, The Russo Group, The Denyeau Family, Emerald Seafood, Dan & Francine McGuire and the Solomon Page Group. Thanks to these and many other sponsors and special friends of the York Street Project, the 10th Annual Golf Outing raised more than $85,000 to help women and children break the chains of poverty.
Mark your calendar to meet us on the Green on Monday, September 20, 2010.
