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10th Annual Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAD A HAND IN RAISING $52,000.00 FOR THE CHROMOSOME 18 REGISTRY & RESEARCH SOCIETY!
Thank you GOLD Sponsors:
Thank you SILVER Sponsors:
- Robin & Jim Hughes
- The Traa Family
Thank you BRONZE/Corporate Sponsors:
- Legacy Mutual Mortgage - Tom Romanello
- Jordan Ford - Marc Cross & Ty Beck
- David R. Lewis, DDS
- Targeted Technologies, LLC - Paul Castella
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas – Bob Tavernier
- Catholic Life Insurance Co. - J. Michael Belz Capital Group – Bill Kanyusik
- The Cody Girls
- Chromosome 18p- Families*
- Chromosome 18q- Families*
- Lindholm Townsend - Kiki Lindholm
- Cox Smith Matthews
- Dulce Vida – Charlie Paulette
- Broadway Daily Bread – Bryant Marquette
- Kinetic Concepts, Inc.- Kevin Belgrade
- Vulcan Materials – Jeff Lott
- Money Managers Inc. – Randy Reinagel
- Laura & Andrew Neville
- Stone Oak Women’s Center – Dr. Michelle Harden
Thank you Individual Donors:
- Shannon & Andy Mueck
- Paul & Nicole Nevitt
- Theresia & Mark Lee
- JoAnn & Max Uyekawa
- John Kupferschmid
- Dawn & Chris Banas
- Karin & Mike Wynn
- Lorraine & Glen Bushery
- Pat & Wayne Cooper
- Juli & Brad Berbette
- Nicole & Brett Roberts
- Monica & Timothy Dockman
- Elizabeth & David Worley
- Lisa & Brad Gurwitz
- Don Ebner
- Peg & Ben Flowe
- Christina & Pat Wheeler
- Dawn & Joseph Brennan
- Laura & Alfonso Asencio
- Ronald G. Tefteller
- Sandy & Keith Beastrom
- Jennifer and David Spencer
- Broadway National Bank
- San Antonio Federal Credit Union
- Fulcrum Properties
- Kathy & Peter Buchannan
- Ewan MacPherson & Nancy Davis
- James & Charmaine Brown
- Ian & Susan Moran
- Sara Jackson
- Camilla Downs & Ted Darnell
- Kim Rhody and Robert Burnett
- Kerry & Peter Connolly
- Julie A. Maloney
- Kenneth Garrigan
- Stephanie Stokes
- MaryAnn & Bill Brazeal
- Katie & Troy Sprister
- Jeffrey & Kristen Earl
- Jason & Melanie Gorrell
- Candace & Joel Wolf
- Elizabeth Mytinger
- Sue & Sal Bentivenga
- Karen & Kurt Erikson
- John & Michelle Rowland
- Chris and Ronald Bajner
- Katie & Dan Schilly
Thank you Auction Sponsors:
- Susan & Clint Glenny – Spurs Package #1
- Arthur Coulombe – JW Marriott Package
- Jan & Ben Davis - Majestic Theater Package, UT LongHorn Football Package, Roger Clemens Autographed Baseball, Lou Holtz autographed football
- Adam Mahr – Italian Hand Painted pottery from Amano
- Dr. David R. Lewis – Zoom teeth whitening package
- Joe Lopez, Sr. – Rooster Print
- Sylvia Karam – UTSA President Ricardo Romo Print
- JoAnn Andera - Folk Life Framed Poster
- Becky & Dennis Lindsey - Spurs Package #2
- Karen Arikian – Hamptons Film Festival Package
- Wynn Chapman – Oak Hills Package
- Baby O Baby – Baby Girl dress
- Alfonso Asencio – The Hand Car Wash Detail Package
- Americus Diamonds – Circle of Support Diamond Necklace
- Southwest Airlines – 2 Round Trip Tickets
- Hector Barrios - Catering 911- Catered Meal for 10 in home
- Allison Orr –You’ve Got Paper - Birthday Gift Package
- Joanne & Max Uyekawa – 2 Flat Screen TV’s
- Goerges and Son Optical – Gift Certificates
- Shelbi Sturgess – Nolan Ryan autographed baseball
- Susan Baldwin Shaffer – Autographed Dawn Wells Cook Book & Autographed Yoda from Star Wars Memorabelia
- Don & Lori Haglund – Original Baseball card poster
- Jeff & Kristen Earl – Peyton Manning autographed photo
- Charlie & Judy Paulette - Dallas Cowboys Football Package & autographed Earl Campbell photo
- Timothy Webber – Salon Certificate Dr. David Lewis -The Dominion Golf Course
- Sharon Dobbs – Wire & Beaded Cross
Thank you Door & Contest Prize / Donors:
- Buckhorn Golf Course-Theresa Goetz
- The Republic Golf Course-Theresa Goetz
- Pecan Valley Golf Course- Theresa Goetz
- The Hand Car Wash- Alfonso Asencio
- Julian Gold – Lisa & Brad Gurwitz
- Pampered Chef- Sylvia Karam
- Salon Bellisima- Paula Trusela
- Canyon Springs Golf Course Texas Accents- Dina Brown
- Petra’s Salon
- Nancy Nasif
- Halo Distributing / Miller Brewing Co.
- Valero
- Paesanos Comanche Trace – Mike Lewis
- Salon Visage – Paula Trusela
- Miss Roxy Derek-Julie Ord
- Chromosome 18 Fun Pack
- Southern Living - Paula Trusela
- Mexican Manhattan- Larry Karam
- Mediterranean Day Spa Accessories by Kim Reinagel
- Long Horn Café – David Wynn
- SACC- Ron Inselman
- Stone Werks – Larry Gibson
- Quarry Golf Course- Bruce Berger
- River Crossing Golf Club – Cary Collins
- Bandit Golf Course- Theresa Goetz
- Regal Cinemas – Kelly Castella
- AMC Entertainment – Kelly Castella
- Panera Bread – Kelly Castella
- Tetco – Jim Hughes
- Ron Insleman
- Goerges and Son Optical
- Sharon Dobbs
- You’ve Got Paper - Allison Ore
- Macaroni Grill – Kelly Castella
- Star Bucks – Kelly Castella
- Williams Sonoma – Kelly Castella
Extra Thank Yous:
- Once again to Bryant Markette for the wonderful breakfast from Broadway Daily Bread.
- To Charlie Paulette/DulceVidaTequila,who provided delicious on-course margaritas.
- To Rick Guidotti w/ Positive Exposure for always taking such beautiful pictures of our kids.
- To Dr. Tom Mayes whose words at the tournament and whose dedication to The Chromosome 18 Registry’s mission mean so much.
- To Kiki Lindholm with Lindholm Townsend, whose extraordinary artistic talent and professionalism created the registration brochures and hole plaque signs.
- To Joanie from Pro-Shots Photography who captured the day and gave much back to The Registry.
- To Ron Inselman from Above Par Promotions for helping us each year with the tournament.
- To Sylvia Karam who every year dedicates many days and hours preparing and planning so that everything at the golf tournament looks as great as it does and runs smoothly on event day.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Tournament Contests:
- Putting Contest: John Givens
- Long Drive Women: Morgan Glenny
- Long Drive Men: Kurt Meissner
- Closest to Pin Women: Susan Glenny
- Closest to Pin Men: Ken Doll
- “Closest to Pin” 2nd hole: Dayton Schrader
- Runner up Low Net: Brennan, Davis, Mosher, O’Connor
- First Place Low Net: Freisenhahn, Freisenhahn, Freisenhahn, Bensch
- Runner up Low Gross: Gobbey, Williams, Ferruzzi, Berlanga
- First Place Low Gross: Burger, Reinagel, Kloza, Glenny
- First place Women’s team: Mellin, Glenny, Glenny & Henderson Last Place: Hererra, Worley, Philbin, Philbin
- Guess the Tees: Winner of 400.00 in gift cards: Ben Davis
- Scratch off Winner: Winner of $500.00 cash: Brian Shantz
Thank you to our fantastic Team 18 Volunteers: We couldn’t do it without you!
DENISE PARKER, LAURA ASENCIO, WENDY FREISENHAHN, SHELBI STURGESS, KELLY CASTELLA, CARA MAGRANE, CATHERINE BURZIO, KIM REINAGEL, LOREN CAMPBELL, LORI & BRITTA HAGLUND, MIMI HASI, DARIAN MILLER, BRITTANY STEVENSON, HANNAH RUMFIELD, LIZ CODY, KRISTEN EARL, KATIE SCHILLY ROBIN HUGHES, STACEY HUSTED, LAURA ASENCIO, ROXANN & GREG NEUBERGER, PAULA & JOHN TRUSELA, LAUREN PANKRATZ, PATTY HEARD, ERIKA CARTER, JIM ELLWANGER, KIKI LINDHOLM, LAURA SANTOSALVO, COURTNEY SEBOLD
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAD A HAND IN RAISING $52,000.00 FOR THE CHROMOSOME 18 REGISTRY & RESEARCH SOCIETY!
Thank you GOLD Sponsors:
Thank you SILVER Sponsors:
- Robin & Jim Hughes
- The Traa Family
Thank you BRONZE/Corporate Sponsors:
- Legacy Mutual Mortgage - Tom Romanello
- Jordan Ford - Marc Cross & Ty Beck
- David R. Lewis, DDS
- Targeted Technologies, LLC - Paul Castella
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas – Bob Tavernier
- Catholic Life Insurance Co. - J. Michael Belz Capital Group – Bill Kanyusik
- The Cody Girls
- Chromosome 18p- Families*
- Chromosome 18q- Families*
- Lindholm Townsend - Kiki Lindholm
- Cox Smith Matthews
- Dulce Vida – Charlie Paulette
- Broadway Daily Bread – Bryant Marquette
- Kinetic Concepts, Inc.- Kevin Belgrade
- Vulcan Materials – Jeff Lott
- Money Managers Inc. – Randy Reinagel
- Laura & Andrew Neville
- Stone Oak Women’s Center – Dr. Michelle Harden
Thank you Individual Donors:
- Shannon & Andy Mueck
- Paul & Nicole Nevitt
- Theresia & Mark Lee
- JoAnn & Max Uyekawa
- John Kupferschmid
- Dawn & Chris Banas
- Karin & Mike Wynn
- Lorraine & Glen Bushery
- Pat & Wayne Cooper
- Juli & Brad Berbette
- Nicole & Brett Roberts
- Monica & Timothy Dockman
- Elizabeth & David Worley
- Lisa & Brad Gurwitz
- Don Ebner
- Peg & Ben Flowe
- Christina & Pat Wheeler
- Dawn & Joseph Brennan
- Laura & Alfonso Asencio
- Ronald G. Tefteller
- Sandy & Keith Beastrom
- Jennifer and David Spencer
- Broadway National Bank
- San Antonio Federal Credit Union
- Fulcrum Properties
- Kathy & Peter Buchannan
- Ewan MacPherson & Nancy Davis
- James & Charmaine Brown
- Ian & Susan Moran
- Sara Jackson
- Camilla Downs & Ted Darnell
- Kim Rhody and Robert Burnett
- Kerry & Peter Connolly
- Julie A. Maloney
- Kenneth Garrigan
- Stephanie Stokes
- MaryAnn & Bill Brazeal
- Katie & Troy Sprister
- Jeffrey & Kristen Earl
- Jason & Melanie Gorrell
- Candace & Joel Wolf
- Elizabeth Mytinger
- Sue & Sal Bentivenga
- Karen & Kurt Erikson
- John & Michelle Rowland
- Chris and Ronald Bajner
- Katie & Dan Schilly
Thank you Auction Sponsors:
- Susan & Clint Glenny – Spurs Package #1
- Arthur Coulombe – JW Marriott Package
- Jan & Ben Davis - Majestic Theater Package, UT LongHorn Football Package, Roger Clemens Autographed Baseball, Lou Holtz autographed football
- Adam Mahr – Italian Hand Painted pottery from Amano
- Dr. David R. Lewis – Zoom teeth whitening package
- Joe Lopez, Sr. – Rooster Print
- Sylvia Karam – UTSA President Ricardo Romo Print
- JoAnn Andera - Folk Life Framed Poster
- Becky & Dennis Lindsey - Spurs Package #2
- Karen Arikian – Hamptons Film Festival Package
- Wynn Chapman – Oak Hills Package
- Baby O Baby – Baby Girl dress
- Alfonso Asencio – The Hand Car Wash Detail Package
- Americus Diamonds – Circle of Support Diamond Necklace
- Southwest Airlines – 2 Round Trip Tickets
- Hector Barrios - Catering 911- Catered Meal for 10 in home
- Allison Orr –You’ve Got Paper - Birthday Gift Package
- Joanne & Max Uyekawa – 2 Flat Screen TV’s
- Goerges and Son Optical – Gift Certificates
- Shelbi Sturgess – Nolan Ryan autographed baseball
- Susan Baldwin Shaffer – Autographed Dawn Wells Cook Book & Autographed Yoda from Star Wars Memorabelia
- Don & Lori Haglund – Original Baseball card poster
- Jeff & Kristen Earl – Peyton Manning autographed photo
- Charlie & Judy Paulette - Dallas Cowboys Football Package & autographed Earl Campbell photo
- Timothy Webber – Salon Certificate Dr. David Lewis -The Dominion Golf Course
- Sharon Dobbs – Wire & Beaded Cross
Thank you Door & Contest Prize / Donors:
- Buckhorn Golf Course-Theresa Goetz
- The Republic Golf Course-Theresa Goetz
- Pecan Valley Golf Course- Theresa Goetz
- The Hand Car Wash- Alfonso Asencio
- Julian Gold – Lisa & Brad Gurwitz
- Pampered Chef- Sylvia Karam
- Salon Bellisima- Paula Trusela
- Canyon Springs Golf Course Texas Accents- Dina Brown
- Petra’s Salon
- Nancy Nasif
- Halo Distributing / Miller Brewing Co.
- Valero
- Paesanos Comanche Trace – Mike Lewis
- Salon Visage – Paula Trusela
- Miss Roxy Derek-Julie Ord
- Chromosome 18 Fun Pack
- Southern Living - Paula Trusela
- Mexican Manhattan- Larry Karam
- Mediterranean Day Spa Accessories by Kim Reinagel
- Long Horn Café – David Wynn
- SACC- Ron Inselman
- Stone Werks – Larry Gibson
- Quarry Golf Course- Bruce Berger
- River Crossing Golf Club – Cary Collins
- Bandit Golf Course- Theresa Goetz
- Regal Cinemas – Kelly Castella
- AMC Entertainment – Kelly Castella
- Panera Bread – Kelly Castella
- Tetco – Jim Hughes
- Ron Insleman
- Goerges and Son Optical
- Sharon Dobbs
- You’ve Got Paper - Allison Ore
- Macaroni Grill – Kelly Castella
- Star Bucks – Kelly Castella
- Williams Sonoma – Kelly Castella
Extra Thank Yous:
- Once again to Bryant Markette for the wonderful breakfast from Broadway Daily Bread.
- To Charlie Paulette/DulceVidaTequila,who provided delicious on-course margaritas.
- To Rick Guidotti w/ Positive Exposure for always taking such beautiful pictures of our kids.
- To Dr. Tom Mayes whose words at the tournament and whose dedication to The Chromosome 18 Registry’s mission mean so much.
- To Kiki Lindholm with Lindholm Townsend, whose extraordinary artistic talent and professionalism created the registration brochures and hole plaque signs.
- To Joanie from Pro-Shots Photography who captured the day and gave much back to The Registry.
- To Ron Inselman from Above Par Promotions for helping us each year with the tournament.
- To Sylvia Karam who every year dedicates many days and hours preparing and planning so that everything at the golf tournament looks as great as it does and runs smoothly on event day.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Tournament Contests:
- Putting Contest: John Givens
- Long Drive Women: Morgan Glenny
- Long Drive Men: Kurt Meissner
- Closest to Pin Women: Susan Glenny
- Closest to Pin Men: Ken Doll
- “Closest to Pin” 2nd hole: Dayton Schrader
- Runner up Low Net: Brennan, Davis, Mosher, O’Connor
- First Place Low Net: Freisenhahn, Freisenhahn, Freisenhahn, Bensch
- Runner up Low Gross: Gobbey, Williams, Ferruzzi, Berlanga
- First Place Low Gross: Burger, Reinagel, Kloza, Glenny
- First place Women’s team: Mellin, Glenny, Glenny & Henderson Last Place: Hererra, Worley, Philbin, Philbin
- Guess the Tees: Winner of 400.00 in gift cards: Ben Davis
- Scratch off Winner: Winner of $500.00 cash: Brian Shantz
Thank you to our fantastic Team 18 Volunteers: We couldn’t do it without you!
DENISE PARKER, LAURA ASENCIO, WENDY FREISENHAHN, SHELBI STURGESS, KELLY CASTELLA, CARA MAGRANE, CATHERINE BURZIO, KIM REINAGEL, LOREN CAMPBELL, LORI & BRITTA HAGLUND, MIMI HASI, DARIAN MILLER, BRITTANY STEVENSON, HANNAH RUMFIELD, LIZ CODY, KRISTEN EARL, KATIE SCHILLY ROBIN HUGHES, STACEY HUSTED, LAURA ASENCIO, ROXANN & GREG NEUBERGER, PAULA & JOHN TRUSELA, LAUREN PANKRATZ, PATTY HEARD, ERIKA CARTER, JIM ELLWANGER, KIKI LINDHOLM, LAURA SANTOSALVO, COURTNEY SEBOLD
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Summary of the Day
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Our 10th Annual Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament was held on May 22, 2010. It was a wonderful event filled with familiar faces as well as new friends. We had 144 golfers and our entire Executive Board and one of our Extended Board members were present. Sammie Flowe, Liz Cody and Ross Traa were there, adding something special to everyone’s day. This was the third year we held the event at Canyon Springs Golf Club and it is a very picturesque venue. It is the epitome of Texas Hill Country with its wild flowers, waterfall, old barns and architecture, and real live longhorns. The pavilion, which is a large circular room with beautiful rafters and wood, housed the registration, breakfast, lunch, and awards reception. There was plenty of space in this one room for all of our golfers and our 25 volunteers.
For many of our volunteers, the day began at about 5:00 AM. After setting up and getting the golfers situated, we had our balloon release ceremony. As the golfers are all lined up in their carts, we call the names of children with a chromosome 18 syndrome who have died in the recent past. We also call the names of individuals who are connected to The Registry who have passed away. After their names are called, one of our board members or that person’s family member releases the balloon. Although the day was particularly windy, the balloons made their way up to the clouds. The golfers were read a quote from Helen Keller: “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose – for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Then the golfers are sent off silently with the words: MAY OUR HEARTS AND SPIRITS RISE WITH THESE BALLOONS IN THEIR HONOR AND MEMORY.
This year we had a record amount of golfers and donors. Thanks to all of you who participated and helped the efforts here in San Antonio! We had 3 Gold sponsors, 2 Silver Sponsors and 20 Bronze sponsors. Sponsors get a wooden plaque with their logo and this year it had our kids’ pictures in the background. I should note that I do not pick these photos myself. Rick Guidotti takes them at our conference, and our PR/marketing community advisory board member chooses the photos and designs the plaque. Kudos to the 18q- and 18p- groups who started a “friendly” competition to raise enough money for a Hole sponsorship and each succeeded. You were a part of helping us raise about 52,000.00 (net)! After a small set back during last year’s economic turmoil, which interrupted our steady climb, we are back on track and this marks our best Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament yet!!
Thank you to all of the folks who helped with silent auction items and prizes. We had one of our families underwrite 2 TV’s we used as prizes and another member donated some of her cherished memorabilia like an autographed Dawn Well’s cookbook (that’s Mary Ann from Gilligan) and some great Star Wars items. We had over 40 door prizes and silent auction items like Southwest Airline Tickets; JW Marriott hotel package; Peyton Manning, Earl Campbell, and Lou Holtz memorabilia; artwork; a diamond necklace; and more! Many of the golfers came up to us after and said they couldn’t wait until next year. We always try to have a little something different each year to keep things fresh. This year we had one community advisory board member get his new company Dulce Vida Tequila, to donate a margarita machine next to one of the holes. That helped our golfers cool off quick. Either that or they just “forgot” how hot they were. Our San Antonio
Spurs Coyote was also on hand for some comic relief.
The golf tournament is a lot of work but when everything comes together and is successful for The Registry, it is all worth it. Raising money for The Chromosome 18 Registry, means helping our children, adults, and families by getting us a little closer to finding the answers we need. So be thinking how you can be a part of this event next year. Our 11th Annual Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Canyon Springs Golf Club.
Claudia Traa
Our 10th Annual Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament was held on May 22, 2010. It was a wonderful event filled with familiar faces as well as new friends. We had 144 golfers and our entire Executive Board and one of our Extended Board members were present. Sammie Flowe, Liz Cody and Ross Traa were there, adding something special to everyone’s day. This was the third year we held the event at Canyon Springs Golf Club and it is a very picturesque venue. It is the epitome of Texas Hill Country with its wild flowers, waterfall, old barns and architecture, and real live longhorns. The pavilion, which is a large circular room with beautiful rafters and wood, housed the registration, breakfast, lunch, and awards reception. There was plenty of space in this one room for all of our golfers and our 25 volunteers.
For many of our volunteers, the day began at about 5:00 AM. After setting up and getting the golfers situated, we had our balloon release ceremony. As the golfers are all lined up in their carts, we call the names of children with a chromosome 18 syndrome who have died in the recent past. We also call the names of individuals who are connected to The Registry who have passed away. After their names are called, one of our board members or that person’s family member releases the balloon. Although the day was particularly windy, the balloons made their way up to the clouds. The golfers were read a quote from Helen Keller: “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose – for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Then the golfers are sent off silently with the words: MAY OUR HEARTS AND SPIRITS RISE WITH THESE BALLOONS IN THEIR HONOR AND MEMORY.
This year we had a record amount of golfers and donors. Thanks to all of you who participated and helped the efforts here in San Antonio! We had 3 Gold sponsors, 2 Silver Sponsors and 20 Bronze sponsors. Sponsors get a wooden plaque with their logo and this year it had our kids’ pictures in the background. I should note that I do not pick these photos myself. Rick Guidotti takes them at our conference, and our PR/marketing community advisory board member chooses the photos and designs the plaque. Kudos to the 18q- and 18p- groups who started a “friendly” competition to raise enough money for a Hole sponsorship and each succeeded. You were a part of helping us raise about 52,000.00 (net)! After a small set back during last year’s economic turmoil, which interrupted our steady climb, we are back on track and this marks our best Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament yet!!
Thank you to all of the folks who helped with silent auction items and prizes. We had one of our families underwrite 2 TV’s we used as prizes and another member donated some of her cherished memorabilia like an autographed Dawn Well’s cookbook (that’s Mary Ann from Gilligan) and some great Star Wars items. We had over 40 door prizes and silent auction items like Southwest Airline Tickets; JW Marriott hotel package; Peyton Manning, Earl Campbell, and Lou Holtz memorabilia; artwork; a diamond necklace; and more! Many of the golfers came up to us after and said they couldn’t wait until next year. We always try to have a little something different each year to keep things fresh. This year we had one community advisory board member get his new company Dulce Vida Tequila, to donate a margarita machine next to one of the holes. That helped our golfers cool off quick. Either that or they just “forgot” how hot they were. Our San Antonio
Spurs Coyote was also on hand for some comic relief.
The golf tournament is a lot of work but when everything comes together and is successful for The Registry, it is all worth it. Raising money for The Chromosome 18 Registry, means helping our children, adults, and families by getting us a little closer to finding the answers we need. So be thinking how you can be a part of this event next year. Our 11th Annual Chromosome 18 Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Canyon Springs Golf Club.
Claudia Traa
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