Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Local Families
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Dr. Bruce Klier, Debbie and Steve Patag and Chief Probation Officer Mack Jenkins play golf in the 2011 VIP Golf Tournament.There are people on probation who strive to re-enter society but struggle to pay for things like eye exams, bus passes or literacy instruction. Enter Volunteers in Probation, a non-profit organization that provides funds for these kinds of needs.
As a fundraiser, Volunteers in Probation is planning a shot-gun start golf tournament to benefit the men and women who follow the terms of their probation and work hard to support their families.
“We anticipate that it will sell out,” said Guadalupe Rabago, supervising probation officer. “This tournament is our biggest fundraising event.”
The 16th annual tournament will begin at noon, June 22 at the DoubleTree Golf Resort in San Diego. The $115 entry fee includes the vintage-themed golf tournament, 18 holes and a cart lunch. It will continue until 4 p.m. and will be followed by dinner, a silent auction and the raffle winners announcement.
Not only can county employees join the tournament, they are invited to contribute items or services to the silent auction such as themed gift baskets or gift cards that can be included in other gift baskets, Rabago said.
All the money raised pays for items or services which are not otherwise provided by public funds or other community resources, said Rabago. Those items or services can also include job training, scholarships, clothing vouchers, tattoo removal and emergency needs, he said.
“One of the biggest things we’ve done is to create holiday baskets for a select few probationer families (who were in need),” Rabago said.
He said they are also seeking members who want be on the board of directors and help plan future events including their upcoming Halloween Bowling Tournament.
“We are looking for people with all kinds of experience who are interested in doing good in their community,” Rabago said.
To sign up for the golf tournament or learn more about Volunteers in Probation, visit http://www.volunteersinprobation.org/.