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VTC’s Jefferson-Lewis Golf Tournament Raises $24K to
Aid Transportation Services
Published: September 17, 2024
at 09:45 a.m.
By: Press Release from Volunteer Transportation
Center
VTC’s Jefferson-Lewis Golf Tournament Raises $24K to
Aid Transportation Services
 LOWVILLE, NY – The Volunteer
Transportation Center Foundation’s Annual Volunteer Transportation Center
Jefferson-Lewis Golf Tournament, which marked its ninth year, has been
deemed a huge success.
The tournament –
hosted at Cedars Golf Course in Lowville Sept. 7 – saw 35 teams compete and
raised $24,000 to help the VTC provide transportation to those in need in
Jefferson and Lewis Counties.
“Despite the
rainy weather we had that day and a drop in teams this year because of it,
we were able to raise more money this year over last year, even though it
was just a slight increase,” said Jeremiah S. Papineau, the nonprofit
organization’s Director of Communications and Foundation Director. “That’s
an incredible testament to how much the community supports the work of the
Volunteer Transportation Center.”
“And how much
people love golfing at Cedars,” Mr. Papineau added. “We always appreciate
the great partnership we have with J.R. Chamberlain and his staff.”
The tournament,
which followed a captain and crew format, saw a team led by Joe Anderson
take first place in the A Flight with a score of 56, after matching cards.
Following in second place was a team led by Todd LaRock with a 56 and, in
third place, Luigi’s Pizza, a team led by Patrick Lindsay, with a 57.
In the B Flight,
a team led by Cody Houppert took first place with a score of 55. Following
in second place was a team led by Greg Millard with a 60, and, in third
place, was Rob and the Misfits, a team led by Rob Smith, with a 64.
In the Co-Ed
Flight, a team led by Margaret Sweredoski took
first place with a score of 57. Following in second place, after matching
cards, was a team led by Paul Denise with a 59 and, in third place, a team
led by Glenn Bingham with a 59.
This year’s
tournament was underwritten by Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield, Watertown
Savings Bank, Stewart’s Shops, and Advanced Business Systems, with Eagle
Level sponsorship from the Kinney Drugs Foundation and OneDigital/Benefit
Services Group. Additional sponsors included Albatross Level sponsor
Service Plus Automotive; Eagle Level sponsors Atlantic Testing
Laboratories, Chimera Integrations, Kinney Drugs Foundation, NFP, Northern
Credit Union, OneDigital, Staie on the Seaway/Appraisals USA, The Bonadio
Group, and Mr. Bruce Moser; Birdie Level sponsors Bonaparte Pharmacy,
Carthage Savings and Loan, Fuller Insurance Agency and Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 7227; Par Level sponsors Ames Brothers Service Center, Chang’s
Barber Shop, i2i Automotive Repair, Luigi’s Pizzeria, QubicaAMF
and Viking Cives USA. A hole-in-one prize of a
$500 gift card was provided by Price Chopper, which was not won. Additional
support was provided by Emerald Greens Golf Course of Gouverneur.
Raffle prizes and
other donations were provided by Adirondack Foothills, American Maple
Museum, Auto Zone, Bonaparte Wine & Spirits, Cedar Hedge Farm, Cedars
Golf Course, Colwell’s Farm Market, Curtis Furniture, Doyle’s Pub, Duffy’s
Digs Jewelry, Dunkin’, Dutchman Auto, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Five
Corners Greenhouse, Griff’s Redemption Center, Hair & There,
Harrisville Hardware, Little Friends Veterinary Services, Lowville Farmers
Co-Op, Naturally Lewis, O’Brien Dairy, Otis Technology, Pioneer Café, Sam’s
Club, Sherwin Williams, Snow Ridge Ski Resort, Steak ‘N Brew, Steele’s Ace
Home Center, The Village Inn, Tops Friendly Markets, Town Hall Theater,
Tractor Supply, Tug Hill Artisan Roasters, Tug Hill Estate, Tunes
92.5/Intrepid Broadcasting, Tyro Automotive, Vinny’s Pizzeria, Walmart
Supercenter, Watertown Daily Times, White’s Farm Supply, Mr. David Clute;
Ms. Jeanne Fuller; Ms. Linda Jones and Ms. Nettie Mothersell.
The date for next
year’s tournament is slated for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Cedars Golf
Course. Details will be forthcoming as the date approaches.
PHOTO: Cedars Golf
Course owner J.R. Chamberlain addresses the crowd at the open of the 9th Annual Volunteer Transportation Center
Jefferson-Lewis Golf Tournament at Cedars Golf Course in Lowville on Sept.
7. The tournament raised $24,000 for the VTC.
ABOUT THE
VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION CENTER
The Volunteer
Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC), established in 1991, drives thousands of
miles each year assisting community members in Jefferson, Lewis and St.
Lawrence Counties and beyond. Over the last 30 years, this essential
non-profit organization has provided rides to health care appointments,
food sources and other critical needs destinations for residents.
In 2023,
volunteer drivers provided 25,314 charitable trips over 855,471 miles in
Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. Of those miles, 329,819 helped
those in Jefferson County, 101,766 in Lewis County, and 423,886 in St.
Lawrence County. That equated to approximately $427,736 in mileage
reimbursement for our volunteers. That’s why the community’s help is so
important.
The staff, boards
of directors and volunteer drivers look forward to a time when
transportation to community activities and services is accessible to all
North Country residents regardless of economic or specialized needs. But
for now the mission drives on — striving to
provide transportation to health, wellness and critical needs destinations
utilizing volunteers and mobility management for anyone who has barriers to
transportation.
For more
information about how you can help the Volunteer Transportation Center,
about its upcoming events, or to become a volunteer driver, contact the
agency in Jefferson and Lewis Counties at 315-788-0422, in St. Lawrence
County at 315-714-2034, or Western New York at 585-250-5030. Volunteers
drive their own cars, set their own hours and receive mileage reimbursement
but, more importantly, make a difference in the community. To learn more,
visit www.volunteertransportationcenter.org.
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