SEVCA “CHIPPING AWAY AT POVERTY” WITH 7TH ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT

WESTMINSTER – Southeastern Vermont Community Action’s (SEVCA’s) 2008 Benefit Golf Tournament is being held on Thursday, June 5th, at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, with registration starting at 8:00 A.M and tee time at 9:00. This year the theme is again “Chipping Away at Poverty,” reflecting the work SEVCA does day after day to help people cope with the hardships of poverty and free them from that vicious cycle.

The proceeds from this event are essential to SEVCA’s ability to resolve the diverse issues facing its clients, according to Executive Director Steve Geller. “That has become especially critical in light of the soaring cost of fuel, housing, food and other basic needs over the past few years,” Geller said. “We need these funds to make sure families have heat, keep from being evicted, put food on their table or resolve other crises, enable the healthy development of their children, help start a business to allow them to achieve financial stability, and much more.”

Businesses and individuals can participate by becoming a sponsor, playing in the tournament and/or sponsoring a golfer or a foursome. All sponsorships are tax-deductible, as are the portion of the player registration fees over the actual costs. Sponsors will receive recognition in the program and at the luncheon, signs at the event, and in local newspapers and on SEVCA’s website. Players will get a fun day of golf on a first-class course. And everyone will have the satisfaction of contributing to the health, well-being and quality of life for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

To make it even more enticing, there are great prizes, including: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin for men and women, and 4 fabulous Hole-in-One prizes including a Vacation Cruise, a set of Golf Irons, a $500 Pro Shop Gift Certificate, and a brand new, fuel efficient (40 mpg) 2009 Toyota Corolla from Durand Ford Toyota of Westminster.

There are only a limited number of sponsorships and player slots remaining, so it will be first come, first served. Call SEVCA at (800) 464-9951 or send an email to lbrooks@sevca.org to request sponsorship and/or registration forms or to get more information.

SEVCA is the non-profit organization designated by state and federal officials to address the full range of needs of low-to-moderate income residents of Windham and Windsor Counties, through such programs as Crisis Fuel and Housing Assistance, Family Services, Weatherization, Head Start, “Good Buy” Thrift Stores, Micro Business Development, Individual Development Accounts, and Tax Preparation Assistance.
 

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SEVCA 6TH ANNUAL “CHIPPING AWAY AT POVERTY”
BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT IS BEST YET

WESTMINSTER – On June 7th, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) held its 6th Annual “Chipping Away at Poverty” Benefit Golf Tournament at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield. With 21 teams and 49 sponsors / donors, it was an outstanding day for all who participated, and especially for the families and individuals who will benefit from the more than $9,000 that was raised to support programs serving low income people in Windham and Windsor counties.

Friendly but spirited competition between local businesses, weatherization vendors, social service agencies, and other SEVCA friends and supporters created a lively atmosphere to match the beautiful sunny day. A Hole-In-One Contest sponsored by Durand Toyota Ford allowed participants the opportunity to win a new Toyota Camry and other prizes. Players also enjoyed participating in a 50/50 raffle and a ‘Vegas Hole’ competition.

Tournament winners were: 1st Place Team – Kinney-Pike Insurance ; 2nd Place – York County Community Action Corp.; 3rd Place – H.E.A.T. / N.E.T.O.; Women’s Closest to the Pin – Theresa Terault; Men’s Closest to the Pin – Paul Foley, Magee Office Plus; Women’s Longest Drive – Kathy Orben-Hall; Men’s Longest Drive – Gabe Roy, York County Community Action Corp.

SEVCA wishes to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their sponsorships and other support:

Tournament Co-Sponsors: Sasser, Bolton, Stidham & Sefton, PC, and National Fiber

‘Double Eagle’ Level Sponsors: Kinney-Pike Insurance, H.E.A.T. (N.E.T.O.), and Westview Terrace Apts. / Law Office of George W. Lamb

‘St. Andrews’ Level Sponsor: Merchants Bank

‘Eagle’ Level Sponsors: York County Community Action Corp., Bellows Falls Moose Family Center, and Connecticut River Transit

‘Birdie’ Level Sponsors:  Durand Toyota Ford, EFI, Simon Operation Services, and Warren’s Heating Service

Hole Sponsors: A.M. Peisch, Black River Produce, Clark’s Quality Foods / IGA, Cocoplum Appliances, Don’s Heating, Fleming Oil, IPG Employee Benefits, J&W Auto Repairs, SCS Management Corp, Springfield Savings & Loan, W.W. Building Supply, and Young’s Propane

Team Sponsors: Bellows Falls Polish-American Club, Cota & Cota, Inc., Magee Office Plus, SNHS Management Corp., and Whitney Blake Company

General Supporters: CIGNA, Power Survey & Control Corp., All Seasons Construction, Brattleboro Reformer, Brattleboro Real Estate Inv. ILP, Friends of the Sun, Hugh Haggerty, King Arthur Flour, Lawrence & Wheeler Insurance, M.J. Hayward Electrical, Parker & Ankuda, P.C., The Richards Group, The Vermont Country Deli, Valley Real Estate Group, Vermont T’s, Putney Food Co-op, Schwan’s, Gone Golfing, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) held its Annual Awards and Recognition dinner on Monday May 14th at the Hartness House in Springfield, Vermont.

This event is part of the National Community Action Month of May and spotlights the agency’s efforts to help residents of Windham and Windsor counties overcome and lift themselves out of poverty.

Certificates of Appreciation were given in recognition of all agency volunteers, including current Board members, Head Start Policy Council members, as well as Thrift Store and Head Start program volunteers.

Staff service awards were given for five and fifteen years of service. Richard Ethier, Beverly Harlow and Brian LaFlam were recognized for five years of service. Joe Caporale, Harold ‘Hap’ O’Brien and Linda Schettino were recognized for fifteen years of service.

Staff “Beyond the Call of Duty” awards were awarded to Vern Lindamood, Ellen Paquette and Dianne Baird. This award is given to staff who have gone the extra mile to support SEVCA and it’s clients.

The Community Catalyst award is given to individuals or organizations that exemplify SEVCA’s mission in the way they live their lives and conduct their business. These awards were given to Steve Davis & Elizabeth Leonard, Patrick Moreland & CABA, and Dr. Richard Spence.

The Personal Achievement award is given to clients who have lifted themselves up and created a brighter future for themselves. Heather Frye, Michele & James Bobee, and Rachel Stratton were the recipients of this award.

SEVCA is a community action agency created in 1965 to address the needs of low-income residents of Windham and Windsor counties.
 

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