Thanks for all Your Support at Our First Annual Golf Tournament
By CATHOLINE BUTLER
PICTURED at The Celtic Connection's first annual golf tournament are (back row) Brendan Flynn, Sean Quinn, George McDonald, James Kirk, Tom Butler and Paul Stack. (Front row) Catholine Butler and Maura McCay of The Celtic Connection
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September 25 dawned glorious and sunny and a great day for our first annual golf tournament at Mylora Golf course in Richmond. Brendan Flynn had suggested the golf tournament as a fundraiser for The Celtic Connection and since it was our first tournament, we were a bit nervous not knowing what to expect. But actually, the day was a lot of fun for everyone, not just the golfers. As with most Celtic events there was a lot of friendly banter and laughs, especially at the dinner afterwards and the prize giving.
We really want to thank everyone most sincerely who took part in our first golf tournament. We've had some very positive feed back by e-mail and phone calls from golfers who took part in the tournament. They all told us how much the enjoyed the day and really we couldn't be happier to hear that. We are energized and planning next year's second annual tournament.
ENJOYING the beautiful sunshine at the Mylora Golf Course are the Doolin's team of Geo Manu, Christine Van and Doolin's Pub Manager, Evan King. Christine won the prize for women's Nearest to the Pin.
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We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank some people who gave us some very helpful advise and helped us at the tournament. A huge big thanks to all our sponsors for the wonderful plaques and prizes.
Special thanks to George McDonnell for all his help and advice. George kept track of the score cards and served as master of ceremonies. We are deeply grateful to Colleen Carpenter for all her hard work and assistance and also to Christine Flynn. Thanks also to Nuala Cyr and Linda Louie from the Vancouver Irish Sporting and Social Club who volunteered their time to help us at the tournament. Also much appreciated was accordion player Sandy Black, who provided entertainment during dinner hour.
JULIE WHITMAN, Gerri Meade, Ling Lai and Sharon Keough at The Celtic Connection’s first annual golf tournament.
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Very special thanks also to Christine Van, Marketing and Promotions Manager at Doolins Irish Pub for her helpful advise on our golf tournament. And to our sponsors who provided the wonderful prizes, without whom the tournament would not have been possible.
We want to give thanks to the following sponsors who supported our event: Dave Foran of Mortgage Intelligence; William Kelly & Sons; Pat Cleary of Cleary Insurance; Helen Ritchie at Celtic Creations; Grant Shaw of Network Agency; Guinness; Jameson; Greg at the Deli King; Mary Carter at the British Home; Thelma Foelmer at Irish Fancy; Corby Distillery; Neil at The Foggy Dew in Richmond; Paul at the Foggy Dew in Coquitlam; Robert at the British Butcher; Steve at The Celtic Treasure Chest; Christine Van at Doolins Irish Pub; Fox & Fiddle Pub; Mr. Pickwick's Fish & Chips; Ye Olde Sweet Shop; Jacquie at the Wolf & Hound; Austin Gourmet; Prussin Music; Sean at the Irish Heather; Kerry at the Cedar Cottage; Cheshire Cheese Pub; Mike at Island Music; Terry at Tartantown; Brian at Gallaghers Coffee; John at J.P. Malone's; Jack at O'Hare's Irish Pub; Melissa at Breyer's Ice Cream; Malachy at Burnaby Vacuums; Brian at Penny Lane Pub; David at PW Trenchless Construction, David Campbell of Re/Max Realty.
We hope to see you all again next year!
DAVE HARDCASTLE, Tom O’Sullivan, Graeme Conlon and Phil Lamb as they prepare to tee off at Mylora.
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ENJOYING the day at Mylora are Dave Foran, Meghan Foran and Liam Foran. Dave won the prize for men’s Nearest the Pin.
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PICTURED AT MYLORA are Sharon Craig, Elizabeth Maguire, Elaine McKay and Glenna Urbshadt.
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WAITING TO TEE OFF are Carol May, Marie Morris and Ann Carr. Marie Morris won the prize for the women’s Longest Drive.
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COLIN OGILVIE, Bill Duncan, Wade Crockett, and Cal Duncan – the champion team at The Celtic Connection’s first annual golf tournament held at Mylora Golf Course in Richmond.
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PAUL STACK and Marie Morris collected the prizes for men and women’s longest drive at the first annual Celtic Connection golf tournament held at Mylora Golf Course. They were each presented with a plaque sponsored by Guinness in recognition of their score.
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