alS memorial golf tournament
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alS memorial golf tournament
29th Annual alS memorial golf tournament JUNE 3, 2015 Richmond Country Club 9100 Steveston Highway Richmond BC Presented by: agenda | hospitality holes agenda Clubhouse Entrance 11:00amRegistration Banquet Room 11:00am Champagne Welcome Brunch Bid for your Dessert Driving Range Opens Alongside the Clubhouse 12:45pm Parade of Carts 1:00pm Shot Gun Start Banquet Room 5:30–6:30pm Post Tournament Reception Hosted by: Maynards Auctions Silent Auction 6:45pm Please be Seated 7:00pm Welcome and Dinner Emcee: Paul LeBlane 8:00pm Dessert Cake Auction Presentation Video and Guest Speaker: Nadine Sands 8:30pm Silent Auction Tables Close 8:45pm Live Auction 9:15pm Contest Winners Announced Silent Auction Successful Bidders Announced Conclusion. Thank you! 9:30pm hospitality holes Hole #1 EFES Beer Hole #10 Freybe BBQ Hole #4 Clos du Soleil Winery Hole #11 HUB International Water & Natures Path Hole #7 Stanley Park Brewing Hole #16 Perseus Wine Hole #8 BC Golf Museum try out vintage hickory clubs 2 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT welcome welcome from the president Welcome to the 29th Annual ALS Memorial Golf Tournament, through your participation in this event we celebrate the life of and honour the memory of George (Sonny) Williams who passed away from ALS. This event has become a major contributor to the funding of critical services for ALS patients in our province. The funds raised today, assist the ALS Society in improving the quality of life for ALS patients their families and caregivers throughout our province. ALS is a devastating disease that profoundly impacts patients, their families, their friends, their caregivers and all of their lives. Your invaluable support today helps in many ways. It allows the ALS Society to provide much-needed equipment through its loan program, transportation support for medical care, counseling support and many other services. It also allows us to host Caregiver Days throughout BC to assist those providing assistance to their loved ones affected by this devastating disease while also raising the awareness and profile of ALS in our province. The ALS Society of BC thanks you for participating in and supporting this Annual Tournament, and in helping us reach our goal to improve the quality of life for our patients and their caregivers by providing critically needed equipment and services that otherwise would not be available to them. As someone whose family has been directly impacted by this devastating disease I would like to personally extend my thanks to all of you for taking time out of your busy lives to be here today. Sincerely, Vandhana Misri, President welcome from the Interim Chairperson Being asked to be Interim Chairperson of the 29th Annual ALS Golf Tournament is an honour and a privilege to be able to give back and help out with such a worthwhile cause. With your participation and involvement, 30% of the funds raised at the ALS Memorial Golf Tournament are invested in the “Sonny” Williams Endowment Fund, which goes towards supporting caregivers with caregiver days, and the remaining 70% goes towards patient services to support people living with ALS. Being a caregiver myself I know how important it is to be able to get away even if it is just for a day, to be able to relax for a moment knowing that your loved one or friend is being taken care of while you get the 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT opportunity to meet others in similar situations, exchange stories and suggestions and learn about the support etc. that is available to help give patients the best quality of life possible living with such a horrific disease. Many thanks to the tournament committee: Rox Wishinski, Rob Neilson, Kathy Ostrowercha, Jim, Tom, and Zach Williams, Ann McArthur, Don McCusker, Carole and Sandy Sinclair, Boyd McConnachie and especially the fabulous hardworking staff of ALS Society of BC for their efforts and contribution. Enjoy the day and again thank you. Bobby Farr, 2015 Interim Chair 3 contests contest restrictions To compete in any contests, you must purchase an Ultimate Super Ticket at registration for $50 per golfer. Over $55,000 value of prizes to be won. Professional golfers are not eligible. hOLE-IN-ONE pRIZES Value $42,000 Hole #4 $15,000 cash; (M 176 yd/ L 161 yd) Hole #9 Luxurious 4 day/3 night golf vacation to French Lick Resort, Indiana USA and Travis Mathew – head to toe signature outfit + $500 shopping spree Hole #12 Travis Mathew – head to toe signature outfit + $500 shopping spree and $15,000 cash; (M 165 yd/ L 150 yd) Hole #14 Luxurious 4 day/3 night golf vacation to French Lick Resort, Indiana USA Sponsored by: MacAskill Wealth Management contests Hole #5 Men’s and Ladies Longest Drive: $100 cash each Hole #9 Men’s and Ladies KP: $100 cash each Hole #18 Closest to the Line: $100 cash Putting Contest: $5, $10, $20, and $50 prizes Like a good caddie, TELUS has a range of business solutions that keep you on your ‘A’ game in the office or on the go. Proud sponsor of the 29th Annual ALSBC Golf Tournament. 4 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT contests continued top team $200 cash to each golfer Sponsored by: team most likely to improve 1 hour golf lesson for each member of the team THE ULTIMATE ADDITIONS Hole #11 Steve Darling Drive: Beat Global TV News Steve Darling’s drive to be entered into draw for a foursome at the ALS Golf Tournament of Hope – The Dunes Kamloops August 20th. Teams can select to use Steve’s drive on this hole. Value $680 Your 1/144 chance to win an All Inclusive Trip for Two to Duncanby Lodge for the 2015/16 fishing season! Value $9,000 Sponsored by: prize: duncanby lodge fishing trip All-Inclusive Trip for Two to Duncanby Lodge for the 2015/16 fishing season This 4 day/3 night or 5 day/4 night package includes: • Return airfare from Vancouver to Duncanby Lodge in beautiful Rivers Inlet • Professional fishing instruction by our Fish Master and dock staff • Deluxe land based accommodations in our ocean front cabins • Cleaning, dressing, vacuum sealing and packaging of your catch • All meals, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, house wine and beer • Fishing gear and safety floatation device • Use of computer and telephone in Lounge • Use of our modern fleet of 16' Boston Whalers or 17' Hourston Glascrafts • Access to our hot tub • Use of kayaks and canoe fleet for a relaxing paddle • Bait and cut plug equipment • Trip is based on availability for either the 4 day/3 night or the 5 day/4 night trip. This trip is non-refundable, subject, to availability and does not include guiding services. Fishing licenses or gratuities. 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 5 what is als? als Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease. It attacks the motor neurons that transmit electrical impulses from the brain to the voluntary muscles in the body. When these muscles fail to receive messages, they lose strength, atrophy and die. ALS can hit anyone at any, time regardless of age, gender, or ethnic origin. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is three to five years. • ALS does not affect the senses; only rarely does it affect the mind • In 90% of cases, it strikes people with no family history of the disease • Equipment costs for each patient average $137,000; nursing and home care costs can be up to 10 times this amount why is als sometimes called lou gehrig's disease? Many years ago, Lou Gehrig was known as professional baseball’s “Ironman.” Strength, agility, excellent health Lou-Gehrig had everything it took to become a baseball legend. At the peak of his career, he was diagnosed as having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and died two years later, at age 39. frequently asked questions Q. What are the early symptoms of ALS? A. ALS usually becomes apparent either in the legs, the arms, the throat or the upper chest area. Some people begin to trip and fall, some lose the use of their hands and arms, some find it hard to swallow and some slur their speech. Q. How do you “catch” ALS, and what does it do? A. ALS cannot be “caught” – it is not contagious. In 90% of ALS cases, it strikes people with no family history of the disease. 10% of cases are classified as familial or inherited ALS. It may occur at any age, with the likelihood increasing as people grow older; however, many are struck down in the prime of life. Since the disease frequently takes its toll before being positively diagnosed, many patients are debilitated before learning they have ALS. The disease does not affect the senses – taste, touch, sight, smell and hearing, and only rarely does it affect the mind. ALS wreaks a devastating effect on patients as well as their families. As they struggle to cope with the prospect of advancing disability and death, ALS may consume their financial, physical and emotional resources. It is a costly disease in its later stages, demanding both expensive nursing care and equipment. Q. What needs to be done to beat ALS? A. Although recent research has resulted in significant breakthroughs, more is needed to find a cure, but research costs money. 6 LOU GEHRIG Q. Is there hope for people with ALS? A. Yes, thanks to recent advances in research and drug therapies. Q. What is the ALS Society of BC? A. Established in 1981, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of BC is a nonprofit society. It was founded by ALS patients, their family members and health care professionals, to meet the physical and emotional needs of those living with ALS and their caregivers. Q. What does the Society do? A. The ALS Society of BC raises funds for both research and to provide direct services and support to those currently living with ALS. Until a cure is found, the Society provides patient services to help improve the quality of life of those diagnosed with this disease by offering an extensive equipment loan program, support groups and educational materials. Patients are referred to the Society by neurologists and other health care professionals, particularly those at the ALS Centre at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Working together as partners, the GF Strong Team and the Society are dedicated to enhancing each patient’s quality of life. There is no cost to register for ALS patients or to access our services. 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT tournament team winners of the past 2014 2010 2006–2003 1999 1995 1991 B. Schmunk D. Schmunk L. DiMeglio D. Walters A. Adrian E. Sue J. Chan I. Maxwell Missing in action… Can you help? B. Lambert J. Allison R. McClymont D. Burneski B. Lambert B. Collins T. Locke J. Gillis W. Jensen L. Kumano A. Iwata B. Yip 2013 2009 1998 1994 1990 D. Chafe S. Boucher T. Szabo D. Payne M. Lai G. Eng T. Fong G. Wei D. Mitchell G. Gallant W. Leong C. Ratke B. Morgan P. Tougas J. Williams L. Wiebe F. Kemp S. Yamamoto R. Goulet M. Andrew 2012 2008 1997 1993 1989 E. Sue I. Maxwell A. Adrian J. Chan E. Sue I. Maxwell J. Chan A. Adrian H. McCaffery D. Louie J. Barton P. Matheson M. Soy J. Orr S. Moore G. Cummings C. Chu D. Louie B. Hughes 2011 2007 1996 1992 B. Schmunk D. Schmunk L. Dimeglo D. Jukes D. Thiele M. Hale B. Thast B. Price R. Cruikshank H. Young D. Rota D. Goodwin F. Hui G. Watley S. Oyama L. Sekora G. Roussain T. Haraguichi S. Oyama J. Parks 2002 K. Smith D. Minichello C. Smith C. Vandermyer 2001 K. Betts K. Johnson E. McGrath P. Smith 2000 J. Williams N. Guloien W. Cox D. Fennell 1988 myHUBbc.com HUB International has been a proud supporter of ALS Society of B.C. for the past 29 years. Like all of those contributing to this year’s ALS Memorial Golf Tournament, we know it takes a team to make things happen. At HUB International, teamwork drives our efforts to leverage our vast global resources and solid local relationships in serving our clients and the larger community. To that end, we’re proud to be part of the team helping this great cause. Good luck to all tournament participants in 2015! HUB International Insurance Brokers 400-4350 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby BC V5C 0G5 TF: 1.800.606.9969 T: 604.269.1000 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 7 2015 tournament golfers Thank you to all of the golfers Audley Adrian Dick McConnachie Martin Kariya Securiguard 4some Bob Schmunk Ed Sue Maynards 4some Shaun Pollard Bob Lee Eileen McEwen McNeil Robb Bob Morgan Eoin MacCarthy Mike Eggan SKC Engineering 4some Boyd McConnachie Eric Beddis Mike Sutherland Brad Scott Esther Mak Mike Bissell Brent Lewis Gail Murray Mike Smith Cameron Fleming Gareth Thomas Nigel Healey Carrie Mak George Eng Ninth Avenue 4some The Inland Group 4some Cathy Adrian Guloein 4some Tim Redpath Cec Sampert HUB International 4some Northbridge Insurance 4some Chas Woodyer Chris Forman Chris Harrison Chris Day Chuck Rhodes CIBC 4some Dan Bowditch Dan Cocroft Daniel Wong Darcy Kernaghan Darren Schmunk Darryn Wilson Daryl Penner Dave Owen David Jukes Ian Maxwell Pacific Blue Cross 4some Jeff Lang Pen-Cor Mortgage & Investment Advisors 4some Jim McEwen Peter Harris John MacCarthy Peter Finley John Tagert Randy Drake John Grieve RBC 4some Josh Redpath Rick Poliquin Julie MacCarthy Rob Montgomerie Ken Finnie Robert Boscacci KPMG 4some Rokstad Power Corp. 4some Jacquie Woo Lu DiMeglio Ron Little Manulife 4some Chris Ricci Stan Peck Steve Kain Steve Lawrence Tamara Choi Tony Wong Tony So Tony Toyer Tony Fong Torben Nelson Trevor Evancic TSN 1040 4some Turning Point Brewery 4some Ursula Bowditch VERO Management 4some Vicki Tickle Westcare Medical 4some Roz Wishniski Sabi Bining List current as of May 5, 2015 8 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT rules $200 Gift Certificate at the Pro Shop for each member of the winning team texas scramble golf rules • Each team will consist of four players. • All players can tee off at each hole. • The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within 6 inches) with a tee peg (not nearer the hole). • The other players then retrieve their balls. • The player whose ball has been chosen then plays his next shot first. • The remaining players then play within six inches of the tee peg (not nearer the hole). Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard. • The above method of play is followed until the green is reached. • On the green the same method applies. The ball chosen is marked by a putter head length and players putt from the same spot in turn. • Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues from each chosen position until the ball is holed. • The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). Note! If a player putts and misses but then inadvertently knocks the ball into the hole, then that score counts. • Please hand in your scorecards to the Pro Shop immediately following your game. • At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together and the strokes received subtracted to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest medal score. auction rules • All auction items will be on display from 5:30pm onward for viewing and the auction will close at 8:30pm sharp. • All prizes have been donated and are not interchangeable. In some cases restrictions do apply. 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 9 history bc golf museum The BC Golf Museum would not be here today without the generous support of Mr. George Williams. The BC Golf Museum occupies the original 1930 University Golf Course clubhouse. Today, the Museum structure is the oldest building in BC built for golf and still used for golf. On a tour of the building, visitors meander through 18 holes as if playing a golf course. Hole #4 features a selection of 5,000 golf and biography books. Hole # 13 houses the Golf Hall of Fame of BC. Hole #17 contains the archives of our tournament records, course histories, and player biographies. Mr. Mike Riste, Volunteer Office Manager, Historian and Curator BC Golf Museum bcgolfhouse.com Visit Mike at Hole #8 to experience hitting hickory clubs from the 1920’s 10 2015 will mark the 29th anniversary of the ALS Memorial Golf Tournament The ALS Memorial Golf Tournament originated as the Asia Pacific Golf Tournament and was first held on June 26, 1987, in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Festival. The goal was to raise funds to support local charitable organizations. The tournament was a vehicle to raise the money while at the same time creating fellowship and goodwill amongst the many players from the Pacific Rim and Canada. George “Sonny” Williams President and CEO of Williams Moving and Storage, was an active supporter from the beginning. CAREGIVER DAY NORTH CENTRAL ISLAND In 1992 after being diagnosed with ALS, George Williams was appointed Honourary Chairperson. From this point onward, partial funds raised were donated to the ALS Society of BC. It was his belief that if you take something out of the community you must put something back into the community. George left his mark on many aspects of BC golf and business. He had been adamant in his pursuit of integrity for the moving industry. He was one of the first principal patrons for the BC Golf Museum. To add to his other contributions he was credited as single handedly saving the BC Open from a sure demise in 1982. In 1995, Jim Williams became the president of the Asia Pacific Golf Foundation and in honour of his father the name of the tournament was changed to the George Williams Asia Pacific Golf Foundation Invitational Tournament. According to Arv Olson’s book Backspin, a few weeks after the first pro-am experience at the BC Open, George was telling the Vancouver Golf Club professional, Al Nelson, how much he enjoyed the Pro-Am. Al, a BC PGA director at the time, thanked him for his kind words, but also expressed concern that the BC Open might be unable to carry on due to financial difficulties. George asked him how much it would take to continue the BC Open and Al replied with a figure of $15,000. Moments later George handed Nelson a cheque for $20,000. In eight years, the George Williams BC Open ascended from an uncertain $75,000 tournament to the Canadian Tour’s most lucrative event, with a $160,000 prize pot. Some of the winners during George’s sponsorship years were BC residents Jim Nelford, Rick Gibson and Jim Rutledge. George was named a CPGA honorary director for his contributions. George “Sonny” Williams died on Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at 12:20am. The game of golf and the entire province lost a true friend. George “Sonny” Williams Memorial Endowment to Support Caregivers In 1999, the tournament directed funds raised to ALS and the tournament name changed to the George Williams Memorial ALS Charity Golf Tournament. The George “Sonny” Williams Endowment Fund was established by the Williams family in 2003 to support caregivers of people living with ALS in BC. Today, 30% of the funds raised at the ALS Memorial Golf Tournament are invested in the Endowment Fund to support caregivers and the remaining 70% is donated to patient services to support people living with ALS to have the best quality of life possible living with this horrific disease. 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT be a cake hero Leave a bit of room for something sweet and support ALS. The dessert your table enjoys after dinner is picked by you. Check out the selection of over 20 beautiful cakes that have been crafted by the best local bakeries. Be the “hero” for your table and purchase the picking order for your favourite cake. But remember; no pick – no dessert! 100% of the proceeds support ALS. 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Wall of Wine at the 29th Annual ALS Memorial Golf Tournament Be a part of this year’s Wall of Wine and support ALS. Remember to pack a fine bottle of wine in your golf bag to drop off at registration. Your bottle will be included in the Wall of Wine – a collection of 144 bottles of wines – that will be auctioned off at the Live Auction. Forget your bottle? No problem. We will also have a Boot Legger that can purchase a bottle of wine on your behalf for $20. Thank you for your support. live auction auctioneer wall of wine Bid on the collection of wine donated by our golfers. soccer suite for 16 Watch the Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake on Saturday, August 8, 2015 7pm at BC Place in a suite for 16 people. Plus, receive a Bob Lenarduzzi book, an autographed jersey, and a team autographed ball. The live auction is hosted by Adesa Vancouver. own a piece of hockey history Complete 2015 Team Canada World Juniors Championship team signed jersey. Framed with team photo and engraved plate. elite health assessment Unhurried time with a preventive health physician: • Physical assessment • Complete cancer and heart disease screening • A full hour with a nutrition specialist • Abdominal ultrasound • Comprehensive laboratory testing • Complete fitness assessment 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT • Assessment of stress and work-life balance • Testing for vision, hearing and lung function • Update of all routine vaccinations • PSA testing for males • Gynaecological exam, PAP smear, and Ferritin testing for females 13 drive contest | tournament committee STEVE DARLING DRIVE CONTEST – Hole #11 1 All players tee off at Hole #11 as usual. 2 Steve Darling from Global BC News will take an extra drive. Teams can choose to use his drive so it is equal for all in the scoring. Prize Beat Steve’s drive to be entered into the draw to win: A foursome at the ALS Golf Tournament of Hope on August 20th 2015 at The Dunes in Kamloops. $680 value Note: You are only eligible to win the Steve Darling Drive Contest if you have purchased an Ultimate Super Ticket. Available at registration for $50 per golfer. 29th annual als memorial golf tournament committee Bobby Farr, Interim Chairperson Ann McArthur Boyd McConnachie Don McCusker Ron Neilson Kathy Ostrowercha Carole & Sandy Sinclair Jim Williams Tom Williams 21 locations throughout British Columbia, the Yukon, California, Arizona and New Mexico Burnaby • Campbell River • Cranbrook • Fort St. John • Kamloops • Langley • Nanaimo Penticton • Prince George • Quesnel • Vernon • Whitehorse • Williams Lake US Branches Albuquerque NM • Carson CA • Farmington NM • Fontana CA Montebello CA • Phoenix AZ • San Diego CA • Tucson AZ Zach Williams Ros Wishinski www.inland-group.com 14 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT als society of bc information alsbc patient services programs It is the mission of the ALS Society of BC to provide direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS. Our patient services programs help us achieve that mission. Our Patient Services Programs: • Equipment Loan BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015–16 President Vandhana Misri Directors Louise Adderly Immediate Past President Travis Stevenson Erin Barrett Dr. Neil Cashman Vice President Paul LeBlanc Dr. Andrew Eisen Ann McArthur Treasurer Norm Louie Don McCusker Richard Poliquin Secretary Donna Bartel Dave Walman Jim Williams North Central Island Chapter President Glenda Reynolds Honourary Life Director Dr. Andrew Eisen Victoria Chapter President Joyanne Plewes Honourary Life Director Dr. Charles Krieger Program • Transportation Assistance Support Program • Support Groups • Psychological Treatment Services • Caregivers Days • Camp Alohi Lani • Care Connections • Mobile Clinics Find out more about these programs at: alsbc.ca Staff contacts Phone: 604-278-2257 or 1-800-708-3228 Wendy Toyer Executive Director e [email protected] x 222 Steven Tsi Database Coordinator e [email protected] x 227 Rena Mendoza Iman Ghahremani Manager of Donor Relations & Finance e [email protected] x 225 Billie Doyle Equipment Loan Program Coordinator e [email protected] x 223 Volunteer & Event Support Coordinator e [email protected] x 229 Alexandra Guerrero Administration & Support e [email protected] x 231 Jamie Jackson Director of Patient Services e [email protected] x 226 29TH ANNUAL ALS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 15 thank you to our tournament sponsors TITLE SPONSORS PIN FLAGS GOLF CARTS POST TOURNAMENT RECEPTION DINNER WINE Dawna & Nels Guloien GOLF BALLS TOP TEAM PRINTING HOLE-IN-ONE MacAskill Wealth Management AUCTIONEER Marc Bergevin HOLE SPONSORS Williams Family HOSPITALITY HOLES SIGNAGE ROOM DECOR VOLUNTEERS TELUS Alumni TEAM ALS BC & Yukon BC Lions & Felions AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 1233 – 13351 Commerce Parkway Richmond, BC V6V 2X7 T604.278.2257 or 1.800.708.3228 www.alsbc.ca F604.278.4257