Boys & Girls Club Tourney Raises More Than $30K

BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- The 20th annual golf tournament for the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester successfully raised more than $30,000 for the club’s programs and services.

From left: Jim Steets, golf committee chairman, with Brian Skanes, executive director, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, at the Clubs 20th annual golf tournament Sept. 16 at GlenArbor Golf Club.
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(From left to right): Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester golf tournament committee member Rick Suarez with fellow golfers Stephen Long and Ron Koff of the Clarfeld Wealth Strategists & Financial Confidantes team ready to putt on the green.
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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester board member Eric Kaeyer, golf tournament committee member and Club board member John Crabtree, and Rich Walsh.
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From left: Ira Greenstein, winner of the JetBlue Shootout Challenge, with finalists Frank Fraley, Emmet Dockery and John Ventosa at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchesters 20th annual golf tournament Sept. 16 at GlenArbor Golf Club.
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From left: Buzz Doherty, Bob Leonard, Paul Atkinson, and Kevin Bannon, Club board member, golf committee member and event auctioneer, at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchesters 20th annual golf tournament cocktail reception.
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From left: R. Todd Rockefeller, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester board president, golf tournament committee member and event emcee, presents an award to John Ventosa, representing Gold Sponsor and long-time supporter Entergy.
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Golfers and friends enjoying the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchesters 20th annual golf tournament.
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by Alesha Hanson

Content Partner: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

The signature outing was held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills.

Following the tournament, nearly 100 golfers and guests enjoyed a cocktail reception including a tequila tasting, hand-rolled cigars and an awards presentation during dinner. The event also hosted a live and silent auction, featuring an autographed action photo of Derek Jeter as well as golf foursomes and luxury vacation packages.

“Over the last two decades, our golfers and supporters have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Club,” said BGCNW Executive Director Brian Skanes. “I hope that participants take pride in knowing the powerful impact their generosity has had on the children we serve and the vital programs we provide.”

The Golf Tournament Committee was chaired by Jim Steets and includes Kevin Bannon, Lou Claytor, Bruce Cohen, John Crabtree, Robert J. Levine,Tom O’Neil, Ben Palancia, Chris Rabley, R. Todd Rockefeller, Robert Sanders, Nick Scala, Emily Stoddard, Rick Suarez, Ken Theobalds and Mike Wolfensohn.

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main St., in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting www.bgcnw.com.