Thanks to several generous sponsors and over 100 participants, we were able to raise more than $88,000 through the 18th Annual Energenic Golf & Sporting Clays Invitational, which took place September 30 at Red Wing Sporting Clays Range in Port Republic and Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway.

It's an event that continues to draw sporting enthusiasts from throughout our region for a fun and engaging day on our courses, but also ─ most importantly─ serves as an opportunity to drive lasting IMPACT in improving education, income and health in our local community. Impact looks like more children entering school ready to learn, options and skills training for residents to find and keep employment that pays a family-sustaining wage, and education and healthcare options for our residents to maintain their health at any age.

In addition, we presented

Herman and Dot Saatkamp with the Thomas J. Kuhar Founder's Award. This award is presented annually to an individual or group that serves as an outstanding example of what it means to LIVE UNITED. The Saatkamps are tireless community advocates who give back to and improve the community through a number of organizations and leadership roles. We are honored to recognize their contributions to Southern New Jersey and celebrate how their efforts have spurred others into action to benefit our region.

Special thanks to the 2013 Steering Committee, whose time, expertise and hard work ensure that this event is a success.  We are very proud to have such committed and engaged volunteers at the helm whose passion contributes to such a successful event year after year. And of course, we are incredibly grateful for the generous contributions of our sponsors and participants. We thank you for your continued support!