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 NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2009 |
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Minnesota Section PGA awarded Special Olympics Minnesota 2009 Outstanding Service Award - Organization
The Minnesota Section PGA has been awarded the 2009 Outstanding Service Award - Organization by Special Olympics Minnesota for efforts in
fundraising, public relations, event management and/or sponsorship activities with Special Olympics Minnesota. Criteria for the award includes making a
positive impact on athletes and volunteers through a significant contribution (time and resources) to Special Olympics Minnesota, and providing
outstanding service to Special Olympics Minnesota athletes and volunteers.
The Minnesota Section PGA has hosted the Minnesota State Open Pro-Am benefiting Special Olympics Minnesota since 2007. This event has
consistently raised over $20,000 a year for Special Olympics Minnesota and provided thousands of dollars’ worth of gifts and prizes for Special Olympic athletes.
The Section has also donated PGA Championship tickets and other golf related items for other Special Olympic fundraisers such as
the Gold Medal Gala and On Line/On Air Auction.
The Section was honored at the Special Olympics Minnesota Distinguished Service Awards Banquet held at the Bloomington Hilton on January 16, 2010.
Section President Jeff Drimel accepts award with athlete Katie Timmer and section member Jay Meyerhoff
President - MN Section, PGA of America
Medina Golf & Country Club
Medina, MN 55340
763-478-6020
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