Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois 28th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic Raises $27,500

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) held its 28th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Country Club on May 15. This year’s Golf Classic raised $27,500.  See photos...

“Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois greatly appreciates everyone who helped make this year’s Girl Scout Golf Classic a success,” said Tricia Higgins, GSSI Communications and Development Manager. “On behalf of our over 12,400 girl members and nearly 5,000 adult volunteers I would like to thank our corporate sponsors, donors, supporters and players for another successful golf classic,” Higgins added. 

During the past 28 years, the Girl Scout golf classic has raised more than $850,000 to support girl program development, girl financial assistance and to maintain and improve Girl Scout camps. 

2017 Girl Scout Golf Classic sponsors include: 

Silver Sponsor:  

The Korte Company

Bronze Sponsors:
Siemer Milling Company
JF Electric

Dinner Sponsor:
Angie Zahn, Broker, Strano & Associates

Lunch Sponsors:
The PaintSmiths of St. Louis
Mathis Marifian & Richter LTD Attorneys at Law

Beverage Sponsor:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bucket Raffle Sponsor:
David & Kay Werner

Golf Cart Sponsors:
Cassens Transport
Anderson Hospital
Plocher Construction
Palmer & Cay
Terra Properties

Tee Sponsors:
The Korte Company
Siemer Milling Company
J.F Electric
Louer Facility Planning
SunCoke Energy
Dr. David Hyten
Jim's Formal Wear
Hurford Architects
ADR Auto Repair & Towing
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Hill Law Offices
Spencer Homes
Bloomsdale Excavating Company
Gori, Julian & Associates
Jarrett Industries
CompuType IT Solutions
Vee-Jay Cement
Basler Electric Company
Highland Rural King
GRP Mechanical Company
Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli
Bull & Bear Grill & Bar
Providence Bank
Cecil Management Group

2017 Girl Scout Golf Classic Players and Sponsors Needed

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) will hold its 28th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Country Club on May 15. This year’s Girl Scout golf classic features for the first time the Million Dollar Shoot-Out where four lucky golfers will have the chance to make a golf shot for $1,000,000.  

“We are excited to be hosting our golf classic at Sunset Hills Country Club and very excited about the Million Dollar Shoot-Out,” said Tricia Higgins, GSSI Communications and Development Manager. “We encourage you to come out and support our Girl Scout Golf Classic,” Higgins said, adding, “We are still looking for more golf players and teams and have many wonderful corporate sponsorships still available.”

During the past 27 years, the Girl Scout golf classic has raised more than $825,000 to support girl program development, girl financial assistance and to maintain and improve Girl Scout camps. GSSI provides a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience for over 12,400 girls and nearly 5,000 adult volunteers in southern Illinois. 

GSSI's Girl Scout golf classic has played an important role in funding girl programs and providing opportunities and financial assistance so all girls can participate in Girl Scouting. We hope you will help Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place by becoming a Girl Scout player or sponsor!

2017 Girl Scout Golf Classic presenting sponsors include (it’s not too late be a presenting, contact us if you would like to be a sponsor too):

o    The Korte Company

o    Siemer Milling Company

o    Strano & Associates Real Estate, Angie Zahn Managing Broker

   Additional golf classic sponsorships include:

o    Gold Sponsor ($5,000)

o    Silver Sponsor ($2,500)

o    Bronze Sponsor ($1,500)

o    Daisy Sponsor ($1,000)

o    Dinner Sponsor ($1,000)

o    Million Dollar Shoot-Out Sponsor ($1,000)

o    Tee Sponsor with team ($850)

o    Lunch Sponsor ($750)

o    Team (Foursome) $700

o    Beverage Cart Sponsor ($500)

o    Bucket Raffle Sponsor ($500)

o    Cart Sponsor ($500)

o    Longest Drive Sponsor ($500)

o    Tee Sponsor ($200)

Note:  All sponsorships include opportunity to provide a goody bag item.

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Golf Classic Raises $27,500 for Girl Scouting

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) held its 27th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Country Club on May 9. Rain and wind didn’t dampen the spirits of golfers at the Girl Scout golf classic as players helped raise $27,500.

“This was our first time holding our Girl Scout golf classic at Sunset Hills Country Club,” said Jill Gobert, GSSI Director of Development. “What a nice course and our players had a great time. On behalf of our 13,000 girl members and 4,500 adult volunteers I would like to thank our corporate sponsors, donors, supporters and players for another successful golf classic,” Gobert added. 

During the past 27 years, the Girl Scout golf classic has raised more than $828,000 to support girl program development, girl financial assistance and to maintain and improve Girl Scout camps. 

2016 Girl Scout Golf Classic sponsors include:

Junior Sponsor:

The Korte Company

Brownie Sponsor: 

Siemer Milling Company

Daisy Sponsors: 

JF Electric

Lucco Financial Partners

Dinner Sponsor:

Angie Zahn, Broker, Strano & Associates

Beverage Sponsor: 

Anheuser-Busch and Pepsi Mid-America

JF Electric

Iron Workers Local 392

Cart Sponsor:

Prairie Farms Dairy

Longest Drive Sponsor: 

Plocher Construction

See 2016 Golf Classic Photos

For more information about the Girl Scout Golf Classic or to sign up to play or to become a sponsor next year, please call Jill Gobert at 618.3073605 or email her at jgobert@gsofsi.org. For a complete listing of sponsors, donors and supporters, visit GSSI's website at: http://www.gsofsi.org/ev_golf_tourn.html

GSSI Golf Classic Raises Nearly $25,000 for Girl Scouting

GSSI Board Member Sharon Mayo 

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) held its 26th annual Girl Scout Golf Classic on May 11 at Gateway National Golf Links in Madison.  The event raised nearly $25,000 to help provide quality programming, maintain and improve camps, train volunteers and provide financial assistance. 

Event Sponsors:

Junior Level

The Korte Company

TheBANK of Edwardsville

Brownie Level

Siemer Milling Company

Daisy Level

Anesthesia Services of Alto Pass, LLC

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery

Plocher Construction

Lunch Sponsor

Argosy Casino of Alton 

Dinner Sponsor

Mathis, Marifan & Richter LTD

Longest Drive Sponsor

Good Samaritan Regional Health

Silent Auction Sponsor

Angie Zahn, Broker, Strano & Associates

Beverage Sponsor

Anheuser Busch & Pepsi Mid-America 

Additional Sponsors:

Teams

Anderson Hospital 

Anesthesia Services of Alto Pass, LLC

Ann Fischer Athas

TheBANK of Edwardsville

Eckert’s Country Market

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust

Dr. Paul Fischer, DDS

The Korte Company

Sharon Mayo & Candis Isberner

Paintsmiths of St. Louis

Phillips 66, Wood River Refinery 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Tee Sponsors

ADR Auto Repair

Anderson Hospital

Anesthesia Services of Alto Pass, LLC

TheBANK of Edwardsville

Basler Electric Company

Birkenmeyer Properties, LLC

Bloomsdale Excavating Co., Inc.

Cedar Creek Dental

CompuType Computer Services

Family Physicians

Gori Julian & Associates, P.C.

Highland Rural King, Inc.

Hill Law Offices

Jim’s Formal Wear

Keeley & Sons

The Korte Company

Louer Facility Planning

Midwestern Pub & Grill

Phillips 66, Wood River Refinery

Plocher Construction

Roberts Ford-Chrysler-Jeep

Siemer Milling Company

Strano & Associates 

Terra Properties/Safe-N-Secure Self Storage

Tri Ford, Inc.

Villie M. Appoo

In-Kind Donations

Chick Fritz Distributing

Eaton’s B-Line Business

Gateway National Golf Links

Good Samaritan Regional Health

Chuck and Cheryl Heimerman

Hilton Garden Inn

Terra Properties/Safe-N-Secure Self Storage

Lindsay Wandrey

United Rentals

The Woodlands Golf Club

Angie Zahn, Broker, Strano & Associates Realtors

Donation

Sandra Maxwell

Donna and Ralph Korte Honored for Committed Service and Leadership of Girl Scout Golf Classic

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) raised over $33,000 during its 25^th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic, held May 12 at Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, IL.  During the Golf Classic dinner, Donna and Ralph Korte were recognized for their 25 years of committed service and leadership of the Girl Scout Golf Classic and their continued support of Girl Scouts and its mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

“Donna and Ralph have been with us and the Girl Scout Golf Classic since we began 25 years ago,” said Appoo. “Thanks to their continued support, we have raised more than $780,000 over the years to provide a premier leadership for our girls and because of Donna and Ralph, our girls have opportunities to Discover, Connect and Take Action to make the world a better place for all of us,” Appoo added.

Girl Scout Golf Classic Raises $33,000 for GSSI

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) raised over $33,000 during its 25th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic, held May 12 at Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, IL. During the past 25 years, the Girl Scout golf tournament has raised more than $780,000 to support girl program development, girl financial assistance and to maintain and improve Girl Scout camps.

“We are thrilled that our golf tournament was so successful this year and the money raised will help Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois continue to provide a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience for our 14,000 girl members,” said Villie M. Appoo, GSSI Chief Executive Officer. “Raising $33,000 during this year’s golf tournament would not have been possible without the leadership and support of our corporate sponsors, our players, our golf committee members and our other supporters,” Appoo added. “I would like to specially thank our Corporate Sponsors for all of their hard work and dedication to make our golf tournament so successful -- Ralph and Donna Korte and The Korte Company; Larry and Cheri Lucco and Lucco Financial Partners; Scott and Brenda Plocher and Plocher Construction; Darren Wright and Kevin Doak and TheBANK of Edwardsville, and Wells Fargo Insurance and Siemer Milling. 

2013 Girl Scout Golf Tournament Sponsors were:

Platinum Sponsor:

Wells Fargo Insurance

Gold Sponsors:

The Korte Company

Lucco Financial Partners

Plocher Construction

TheBANK of Edwardsville

Silver Sponsor: 

Siemer Milling

During the Golf Classic dinner, Donna and Ralph Korte were also recognized for their 25 years of committed service and leadership of the Girl Scout Golf Classic and their continued support of Girl Scouts and its mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

“Donna and Ralph have been with us and the Girl Scout Golf Classic since we began 25 years ago,” said Appoo. “Thanks to their continued support, we have raised more than $780,000 over the years to provide a premier leadership for our girls and because of Donna and Ralph, our girls have opportunities to Discover, Connect and Take Action to make the world a better place for all of us,” Appoo added.