GOSHEN, N.Y. (Sept. 18, 2012) – There are still team sponsorships available for the Elant Foundation’s inaugural Juniors Swinging for Seniors golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 30, sponsored by Med-World, an OmniCare company. Additionally, youth and seniors interested in playing in the tournament may submit their request for participation to mmccoy@elant.org (need to include name, address, phone number and age in order to qualify).
The event, which will take place at Winding Hills Golf Club in Montgomery, will allow Orange County youth and seniors to compete to win prizes for not-for-profit senior organizations in the area. Each senior organization will be awarded at least one prize ranging from $100 to $1,000. Team sponsors (for a $1,200 sponsorship) will have a foursome named after their organization (made up of two youth between the ages of seven and 14 and two seniors ages 65 and older), a tee sign in a prominent location and their logo and sponsorship on event board displays.
Senior organizations to benefit from the tournament (which have been identified by the Orange County Office for the Aging) include: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County—Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP); Geriatric Mental Wellness Alliance in Orange County; Hometown Helpers—Seniors; Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.; Jewish Family Service of Orange County—Friendly Visitors; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Senior Fund; Meals on Wheels of Newburgh; Mental Health Association of Orange County—Geriatric Program; Occupations, Inc.—Senior Program; The Salvation Army—Senior Programs; Senior Council—Senior Games; St. Anastasia’s Senior Outreach Program; Town of Montgomery Senior Independence Project; Town of Newburgh Friends of Seniors; Veterans’ Food Pantry; YMCA of Middletown—Senior Programs; South Orange Family YMCA—Senior Programs, and YMCA of Dutchess & Eastern Orange—Senior Programs.
Youth organizations participating in the tournament include: Middletown Recreation Department; Boys & Girls Clubs Town of Wallkill, Pine Bush & Sullivan County; Warwick Community Bandwagon and YMCA of Dutchess & Eastern Orange.
Each individual participating in the tournament will receive a hearty “goodie bag” filled with great gifts for golfers, children and seniors alike. Additionally, children or seniors who are playing and do not have their own set of golf clubs may choose from one of the sets that have been donated courtesy of Middletown High School.
“Elant is thrilled to host the inaugural Juniors Swinging for Senior’s event,” said Melissa McCoy, Director of Corporate Initiatives at Elant. “We are honored to bring this fundraiser to the community and to have the opportunity to collaborate with so many non-profit organizations and businesses. This intergenerational tournament will not only benefit seniors, but will also give children in Orange County the chance to experience golf and its many benefits, while developing an understanding of philanthropy and community outreach.”
The day’s events will commence with team registration and a putting contest at 1:30 p.m., followed by a tee-off at 3 p.m. A social hour will be held at 5 p.m., and a cookout dinner and awards presentation will take place until 7 p.m.
Highlights will include junior celebrities, Rory and Declan McTigue, who share the role of Teddy Schroder on Boardwalk Empire. The boys will be judges of the event’s table centerpieces, and youth competitors will have the chance to meet with Rory and Declan during the event. Throughout the nine-hole round of golf, a variety of on-course specialties will be offered to players to enhance the day’s experience.
Members of the 2012 Juniors Swinging For Seniors Committee are: Ann Marie Maglione, Carol Chichester, Bill Fioravanti, Alexis Eggleton, Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega, Natasha Vega, Marlene Stang, Cari Hallion, Trish Fisher, Brian Fitzpatrick, Melissa Webb, Robert McTigue, Julie Whitney, Lisa Kelly, Jennifer Riccardi and Melissa McCoy.
In addition to team sponsorships, there are several opportunities to contribute to this year’s Juniors Swinging for Seniors tournament, including dinner and snack sponsorships. For additional sponsorship information, contact the Elant Foundation at 845-360-1410 or mmccoy@elant.org
About Elant Inc.
Elant is a comprehensive health care system that serves the needs of more than 3,500 individuals throughout the Hudson Valley region. The organization includes seven campuses and employs more than 1,200 dedicated individuals. Elant provides a full continuum of care, including Sub-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Services, Skilled Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Retirement Community Living, Home Health Care and a Managed Long Term Care Plan.
About The Elant Foundation
The Elant Foundation, a not for profit corporation, was created in 2001 as the fund raising arm of Elant, Inc. The Foundation’s mission is to garner financial resources from a variety of sources to fund initiatives that enable our staff to enhance the quality of life for all those we serve. Thanks to the generosity of those who donate to the Elant Foundation, we are able to fund the development of new programs, upgrades and renovations to our facilities, the purchase of new equipment, and the continued professional development of our dedicated and caring workforces. If you would like to learn more about the Elant Foundation feel free to contact us at 845-360-1410 or email at ElantFoundation@elant.org.
