June 20, 2006
For Immediate Release

Education Foundation tournament scores a win for schools.

SUTTON - Spring golf was in full flower on May 22 at the 17th Annual Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation Golf Tournament, held at Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton. The annual tournament raised over $22,000 for curriculum grants to schools and other educational programs in the Valley. One hundred and twelve golfers enjoyed the clear day, the challenging course, and the sumptuous dinner following the festivities.

First place winners were Dirk Koopman, Don Koopman, Rick Post, and Kevin Lobisser (see photo). Coming in second were Russ Vander Baan, Lou DeFrancisco, Mark Donahue and Rob Anderson. Third place went to Dr. Joseph Connors, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Kevin LaDuke and David Glispin. Mike Kongione won the closest-to-the-hole prize, Debra Larsen scored the women’s longest drive and Dr. Joseph Connors won the men’s longest drive.

Rick Post, Kevin Lobiser, Don Koopman, and Dirk Koopman enjoyed a successful day at the BVCC Education Foundation Golf Tournament May 22 at Blackstone National Golf Club.

Thanks to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors, including the following key sponsors: Tournament Sponsors – Commonwealth National Bank, Gaudette Insurance Agency, Heritage Design Group, and UniBank; Major Sponsors - Bowditch & Dewey, Graham, Love, Huckins & Shepherd, Jon R. LeClaire Builders, Koopman Lumber Company, Millbury Federal Credit Union, National Grid Co., Osterman Associated Companies, Saint Camillus Health Center, S.R. Weiner & Associates, Sunshine Sign, and W.B. Smith Companies; and Dinner Sponsor – Goretti’s Supermarket.

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About the Education Foundation

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, Inc. is the not-for-profit umbrella organization for all Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce school-business related activities and cultural programs. Our Mission: To lead and support education that promotes workforce development and enhances the quality of life in the Blackstone Valley.

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About the Chamber

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the Blackstone River Valley's eleven member towns in Massachusetts: Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge. The mission of the chamber is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley, meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley.