Golf fundraiser a successful event
The Elburn Fire Department hosts a fundraising golf outing each year known as the Big Kahuna Classic at the beautiful Hughes Creek Golf Club in Elburn. This outing raises money for a scholarship fund that is available to children of firefighters and EMTs in the surrounding area. This year marks the fourth year of the Big Kahuna Classic, and we are happy to announce our most successful outing to date!
As with any fundraiser, the volunteers, participants and supporters are what make the event a success. We have been blessed every year with many great volunteers, many generous donations and many dedicated participants. Thanks to Angel Callaghan, Steph Hanson, Christine Southern, Lisa Justice, Randy Banker, Doug Keifer, Greg Algrim, Amanda Briggs, Cheryl Lee, Nancy Faber, the Hughes Creek Golf Club, the Elburn Fire Department, Maple Park Firefighters, Geneva Firefighters Association, Sugar Grove Firefighters Association, the Big Rock Fire Department, North Aurora Firefighters, Burlington Fire Department, Southern Kane County Training Association, Valley Fire Protection Systems, Alexis Fire Equipment, M.T. Kelley Electric, Air One Equipment, J&B Enterprises, Tom and Ethel Reynolds, Ottosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert, Euclid Beverage, Safetytown Clothing, Leuer Appraisal Services, Diamond Tour Golf, Elburn Lions Club, Foster Coach Sales, 101.9 FM, Delnor-Community Hospital, Provena Mercy Medical Center, Old Towne Pub & Eatery, Maple Park Pub & Grill, Old Second National Bank, American Bank & Trust, Vital Chiropractic, Starlight Massage, Arch Printing, Ross Electric and the children of Mark Southern aka "The Big Kahuna."
Along with all the great volunteers and business sponsors, I want to thank the many participants who come back every year to support this scholarship. Thanks again to everyone involved, and I look forward to seeing all of you again next year at Hughes Creek to support this great scholarship. More information on this golf outing and the scholarship it supports can be found at www.ecfpd.com.
Matt Hanson
Elburn Fire Department
Chairman
Mark Southern
Memorial Scholarship