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Monday, September 3, 2018

18th Annual Golf Tournament Successfully Completed

On 20 August, golfers again took to the links at Juniper Hill Golf Course to participate in the 18th Metrowest MCL Detachment Golf Tournament.  This event is the culmination of extensive preparation by Golf Committee Head Jim Hastings and members Mac McEntegart, John Crisafulli, Mike Whelan,, Dave Gentes,  Commandant Jerry Blanchette, and Bill Costello.  For a number of months, the committee and detachment members have worked to plan, sell ads and raffle tickets, and recruit players for this event.
On the morning of 20 August, all was in place and golfers arrived to a cloudy but dry day.  Master ticket seller Vonnie Clark was on hand to maintain her record.  Bernadette Menz, Tara and Amaya Fernsebner were there to staff the prize holes.   A number of detachment members arrived to take on their roles during the tournament.
At the completion of play, golfers and volunteers adjourned to the Framingham Elks to enjoy a catered steak dinner and try their luck in a plethora of raffles and auctions.  Tom Foley, Mac McEntegart and Jim Hastings  lead the charge of arranging prizes with numerous members adding to the effort.  The banquet provided a chance to review the play of the day and get together for another successful day
We are grateful to the participating members and supporters, the advertisers and merchants who participated and the volunteers who helped throughout the event.  The golf tournament is a large scale effort that would not be possible without the support of all.  The funds raised will be put to good use in support of detachment charity outreach.

NOTE:  Regularly scheduled meetings will resume on 18 September at the Natick Amvets at 7:30 PM.  Members are encouraged to attend and to make themselves heard.  Meetings for 2018 will be held on 18 September, 16 October, 20 November, and 18 December.