HSBC Chairman of the Board Steve Hudson, PAWS President Christy Gumberg, Paws on the Green Co-Chair Ann Marie Moon, HSBC President & CEO Christopher Agostino and PAWS on the Green Co-Chair Pamela Baynes. Fort Lauderdale -- The 13th Annual PAWS on the Green Ladies’ Golf Tournament, presented by Frederica Golf Club, was once again an amazing success.
The two-day tournament took place at the beautiful Grande Oaks Golf Club in November and attracted over 100 women who not only share their passion for golf, but their passion for helping the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Broward County.
Chairs Pamela Baynes and Ann Marie Moon, along with Honorary Chairs Marti Huizenga and Ursula Scott, were happy to announce that the tournament netted over $123,000.
Initiated in 1998, the tournament has raised over $1,797,000 for the shelter. PAWS on the Green was a huge success and this could not have been made possible without all of the help and countless hours the committee and volunteers dedicated to the event.
Preceding this year’s tournament, Marti Huizenga hosted a Pre-Tournament Cocktail Party at her home that included spectacular food and live entertainment by Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways.
On top of the two lovely days of golf, the tournament activities also included live entertainment by the Thunderhead Band, a silent auction and a fabulous live auction. Players even had the opportunity on four different hole-in-one holes to win a 2-year lease on a luxury car, generously provided by Maroone, an AutoNation Company.
In addition, a prize drawing for a beautiful diamond paw pendant donated by J.R. Dunn Jewelers, also took place. The lucky winner was Kathy Korenbaum.
Tournament sponsors and underwriters included: Frederica Golf Club; Lorraine Thomas; Holy Cross Hospital; Marti and Wayne Huizenga; E-Z-GO Textron; Maroone, AutoNation Company; Ursula Scott; Miami Dolphins; Ellen Jackson; Halmos Holdings, Inc.; Annette and David Yarborough; Sandra Franz; Premier Beverage Company; Infinium Spirits; Seagrams Vodka; Casa Noble Tequila; Canyon Road; Michelob Ultra; Stephens Distributing Company; JR Dunn Jewelers and Grande Oaks Golf Club.
Tee sign sponsors for the event were: Dianne Davant & Associates; Christine and Austin Forman; Heidi and Peter Huizenga; Stiles Corporation; Lorraine Thomas; Nancy Bailey; BB&T; Rita and Rick Case; Cleveland Clinic; D & B Tile Distributors; Diamond Creek; Elbo Room; Huizenga Holdings; Miller Construction and Smith & Knibbs; Ann Marie and Harry Moon and Himmarshee Surgical Partners; Cathy O’Connor; ProPilates; Diana and Steve Shelton; Sheri and Don Whittington; World Jet.
The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization that is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar. The shelter relies on donations from people and companies who want to make a difference for the animals and does not receive funding from tax dollars or the united way. For more information on upcoming events or pet adoptions call 954-989-3977 or visit www.humanebroward.com
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