On September 16, 2009 the annual chamber Golf tournament was held at Okemo Mountain golf course.   This year's goal was to bring back fun and camaraderie to the chamber. Not only did we achieve our goal, but the event proved to be one of the most successful in the history of the Chamber.  16 team's teams of 4 competed for the event championships.

Ladies champions went to the "Duffer Dollies:", Judy Lazetera, Sue Bragg, Ann Matulonis, and Jennifer Stowell.

Men's champions: M & M Excavating: Mike O'Neil, Mike Courshaine, John Zujewski and Tom Fuller.  Men's second place: Northern Benefits II: Allen Nassif, Jon Guyette, John Moran and Jeff Smith, Men's third place: Pete's Painting: Pete Pollender, Tom Koch, Kyle Steinmetz, Dave Ross. Mixed Division Champions:  Northern Benefits: - Mary Rita Batesole, Gary Fletcher, Jim Cruickshank and John Foreman.  2^nd place Knight Tubs: - Mary Knight, Dave Knight, Marion Pickeliok, John Pickeliok.  3^rd place:  Hawk Resort: - Jim Nielson, Peter Modisette, Edita, Harting, Marc Scott.

Other team Participants:

Echo Lake Inn, Rio Tinto Minerals (Luzenac), Killarney, HB Fuels,  Lisai's Market, Pat Garvey Property Management, Okemo Mountain, Christine and Jim Fuller Team, Stryhaus Builders

Ladies Longest Drive - Christine Fuller,  Men's longest Drive:  John Pickeliok,

Woman's Closest to the pin: Christine Fuller,   Men's closest to the pin: John Moran

Special Thanks go out to our hole sponsors:

Kinght Tubs Pools & Spas, Inc., M&M Excavating, Master Plumbing & Heating, TDS,  Berkshire Bank, Black River Produce, Chittenden Bank,  Mary Davis Reals Estate, TPW Management, Green Mountain Sugar House, HB Fuels, Ludlow Insurance, Stryhaus Builders, Benson Chevrolet, 103 Crafters,  Wright Construction

$5,000.00 putting contest sponsored be Northern Benefits

Hole in one Sponsorship Allen Pools.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the many, many, area merchants who were very generous to donate gift certificates to restaurants and local merchants.

A very special thanks goes to HB Fuels for their VERY generous donation of 100 gallons of home heating fuel.  

Without all of you who and your generous donations and participation - this event would not have been the success that it was. 

We look forward to seeing you all and many more at next year's Tournament!

Mary Knight

Mary Rita Batesole

Committee Chairs

Under the tent behind The Pot Belly Restaurant on Main Street

6:00 pm to 10:30pm

Dust off your boots and shine up your buckles for a night auction fun, BBQ dinner, and dancing.  All proceeds will support Ludlow Streetscapes, a non-profit 501 ©3, for "Brightening up Ludlow" lighting improvements and beautification projects in the Village of Ludlow, Vermont. 

A silent auction featuring Unique Vermont Experiences in the Okemo Valley will kick off the fundraiser, and a live auction will start after dinner.  Live auction items feature 12 artfully decorated custom cherry, Certified Green milking stools made by Clear Lake Furniture and 6 uniquely crafted benches - all made by local artisans within the Okemo Valley Region.  Also being auctioned are two fantastic vacations: a 7 night stay in a Tuscan Villa located in Manciano, Italy for 4 people, and a 6 night all inclusive South African Photo Safari for 2 people. 

Dinner will feature a BBQ Rib "Throwdown" competition between Curtis Bar-B-Q and Squeels On Wheels which will be judged by the attendees, as well as a celebrity judging panel.  Additional menu items include BBQ chicken, corn bread, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert.  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for separate purchase.

The event will wrap up with a square dance to live music by Run Mountain and their caller.

Submitted By:         Ludlow Streetscapes