2011 Annual Report - Saratoga Bridges
2011 Annual Report - Saratoga Bridges
2011 Annual Report - Saratoga Bridges
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8th <strong>Annual</strong> J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic<br />
Mardi Gras Ball<br />
Hattie’s 10th <strong>Annual</strong> Mardi Gras Ball was held on Saturday, February<br />
5 at <strong>Saratoga</strong> Springs’ Canfield Casino. Thanks to the hard work and<br />
efforts of owners Jasper & Elizabeth Alexander, the staff at Hattie’s<br />
Restaurant, Honorary Chairs Rob Reed and Jeanne Van Patten, the<br />
Mardi Gras Committee, sponsors, auction donors and guests, over<br />
$20,000 (NET) was raised for our Family Support Services.<br />
Chef Jasper prepared New Orleans favorites with other highlights<br />
including complimentary cocktails, music by Soul Session with<br />
Garland Nelson, a themed cake created by The Bread Basket, a huge<br />
centerpiece designed by artists from Creative Endeavors, the Crazy<br />
Photo Booth provided by Heather Bohm-Tallman (a portion of the<br />
print sales benefited the agency) and great silent auction items.<br />
We raised over $18,000 (NET) at the 8th <strong>Annual</strong> J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic on July 18th. At the Edison Club in<br />
Rexford, 85 golfers enjoyed an 18-hole scramble, BBQ lunch, Awards Ceremony with hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages,<br />
goodie bags, polo shirt, door prizes, and a raffle for a chance to add Professional Golfer and Special Guest Briana Vega to<br />
their team. Other raffle prizes were opportunities to play at <strong>Saratoga</strong> National Golf Club and The Edison Club and other oncourse<br />
contests. A portion of the proceeds benefits the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Michael<br />
who was a Board Member that passed away unexpectedly in 2005. Briana Vega, pictured right, played on 3 teams during the<br />
event, was available for pictures and signed autographs. A Pro since 2004, Briana qualified for the 2009 U.S. Women’s Open<br />
Championship, tied for 2nd at the 2008 Aurora Health Care Championship and won 4 other tournaments including The 2006<br />
Golf Channel’s Big Break VI: Trump National series.<br />
Prizes were awarded to:<br />
• Men’s Closest to the Pin – Jim Pesta<br />
• Women’s Closest to the Pin – Jennifer Hoffman<br />
• Women’s Longest Drive – Peggy deKoning<br />
• Men’s Longest Drive – Jon Halpin<br />
• Low Gross – Katie Hoek, Matthew Hoek, Jon Hoek, Mara Lou • Low Net – Jared Katz, Jon Halpin, Christopher Foley & David Fitzgibbons<br />
These sponsors and golfers generosity ensured the event was a success: The Fitzgibbons Family, Bailey, Haskell, & LaLonde, MMHayes, Royal<br />
Care Pharmacy, John Carriero & Son, Inc., Tarella Financial Group, Williams Insurance Company, 3N Document Destruction, Steve Mastaitis,<br />
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, John Herrick, <strong>Saratoga</strong> Springs Fire Fighters, Northeast Show Promotors, Inc., NYSID, Andy & Susan Mesches,<br />
Senator Roy McDonald, Ballston Spa National Bank and Staples. Beverage sponsors were DeCresente and Coca-Cola.<br />
Firebird Nation of North<br />
America’s 2nd <strong>Annual</strong><br />
All Car & Truck Show<br />
We raised $3,000 (NET) at the Firebird Nation of North<br />
America’s 2nd <strong>Annual</strong> All Car & Truck Show held on<br />
September 17 at the Albany-<strong>Saratoga</strong> Speedway in Malta.<br />
A variety of over 60 vehicles were on display for the family-filled<br />
day which included a DJ, silent auction, food<br />
and beverages. Dash plaques & goodie bags were given<br />
to the vehicles and trophies were presented to the fan<br />
favorites. We are grateful to Tom and Sandy Smith who<br />
organized the event and to the sponsors: Firebird Nation<br />
of North America, Albany/<strong>Saratoga</strong> Speedway, <strong>Saratoga</strong>’s<br />
Community Federal Credit Union, Mangino Pontiac-<br />
Buick, NAPA Auto Parts, Curtis Lumber and Cole’s Spa<br />
Body Works.<br />
The 11th <strong>Annual</strong> Great<br />
Pumpkin Challenge<br />
MVP Health Care presented the 11th <strong>Annual</strong> Great<br />
Pumpkin Challenge in the <strong>Saratoga</strong> Spa State Park on<br />
October 22. Over 1,800 runners, walkers, spectators and<br />
volunteers packed the Columbia Pavilion raising $32,000<br />
(NET)! The 5K winners were Michele Gilbert of Clifton<br />
Park and Josh Merlis of Albany, while the 10K winners were Sereena Coombes<br />
of Queensbury and Mike Roda of Albany. The event included a <strong>Saratoga</strong> County<br />
Animal Shelter Adoption Clinic, Radio Disney, Five Pines Photography (a percentage<br />
of the proceeds benefitted <strong>Saratoga</strong> <strong>Bridges</strong>), home-made refreshments, favorite<br />
pumpkin and costume contests and many raffle prizes. Dan Keating was the highest<br />
pledge winner, raising $560 and winning an Apple IPOD Touch.<br />
Major Sponsors were MVP Health Care, Price Chopper, BPA – Harbridge, The<br />
Fitzgibbons Family, Orthopaedic Associates of <strong>Saratoga</strong> Springs, Karen & Steve<br />
Callan, Accounting for All, Senator Roy McDonald, Clear View Bag Co., Inc.,<br />
<strong>Saratoga</strong> Today, Road ID and Stone Industries.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2011</strong>
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