Golf outing raises funds for CLC scholarships
The College of Lake County Foundation's annual Golf Classic in Honor of Richard J. Galla, held June 1 at the Ivanhoe Golf Club in Mundelein, generated more than $60,000 for CLC student scholarships, according to Karen Schmidt, executive director of the foundation.
The 2015 event generated twice the net revenue compared to the previous year and drew 148 golfers, nearly double the number of golfers as last year. In addition, many Lake County dignitaries attended, including elected officials and members of the CLC Board of Trustees.
"The success of our golf classic is due to the leadership of the foundation golf committee members Rob Hauswirth (committee chair), David Galla, Bob Werdan and Darrell Katz," Schmidt said.
"We set two goals - to reach 144 golfers and to double our net proceeds - and through the support of our CLC Foundation board members and community supporters, we were able to reach these goals, translating to more life-changing scholarships for CLC students," golf committee chair Rob Hauswirth said.
The event was held in honor of the late Richard J. Galla, former president of R.J. Galla Company Inc., an avid golfer and longtime supporter of the College of Lake County.
"CLC was my father's lifelong passion. He believed in the importance of a college education, that is why he set up a scholarship in my parents' name. Seeing you all here today keeps his legacy alive," said David Galla, president of R.J. Galla Company, son of Richard J. Galla and a CLC Foundation board member.
The event featured three $10,000 cash hole-in-one prize contests and three car hole-in-one prizes. Thanks to Libertyville Chevrolet, golfers had a chance to take home a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro, 2015 Chevrolet Impala and 2015 Chevrolet Traverse.
The following Golf Classic sponsors together raised more than $70,000: Title sponsor: R.J. Galla Company Inc.; Club sponsor: Legat Architects; Dinner sponsor: CTCA at Midwestern Regional Medical Center; Breakfast and lunch sponsor: Versaprofiles; 19th hole reception and flight sponsor: First Bank of Highland Park; Golf ball launcher and caddie sponsor: Path Construction Company; Auto hole-in-one sponsor: Robbins Schwartz; Beat-the-ace sponsor: Mortenson Construction; Putting green sponsor: The Chicago Trust Company, A Wealth Management Company; Driving range sponsor: KI; Tee/green sponsors: Boller Construction Co. Inc. and College of Lake County president; Sand Trap sponsors: World Equity Group Inc., National Safety Council; Tent sponsor: TDS Telecommunications Corp; Contest sponsors: West's Insurance Agency, Sound Inc., Joyce Campbell/State Farm Insurance, CDW-G, Vista Health System and Fuqua, Winter & Stiles Ltd. The insurance hole-in-one coverage sponsor was West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.
Individual contest winners:
• Straightest drive: Byron Ishima and Justin Krause.
• Closest to the pin: Rob Izen and Al Hill.
• Longest putt: Mark Locascio and Mitch Brault.
• Golf ball launcher, closest to the flag: Terry Block and Pat Conway.
• Putting contest: Tim Ryan.
First place team awards:
• Forest-Marsh course (score of 62): Al Hill, Chris Hill, Paul Bouchard, Michael Vargo.
• Marsh-Prairie course (score of 58): Brandon Bennett, Kurt Redig, Tim Harron and Larry Danna.
• Prairie-Forest course (score of 61): Ross Prindle, Tim Ryan, Tony Farino and Dr. William M. Griffin.
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The College of Lake County Foundation raises money to fund scholarships and grants that provide CLC students an opportunity for a better future. Through these efforts, the foundation strengthens the vitality and well-being of the diverse communities served by the college.
To learn more about the foundation, visit www.clcillinois.edu/foundation or call (847) 543-2091.
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