1 million gift will augment a significant Jewish Home program

GOLF TOURNAMENT, DINNER AND AUCTION 2010Tee for Two …Hundred Thousand DollarsAt the Jewish Home’s 16th annual golf tournament, held at the scenic PeninsulaGolf & Country Club on May 10, 2010, supporters teed off for golf, later savoredan elegant banquet, and then took part in the exciting, lively auction. Whenthe score sheet was totted up, this fundraising event had grossed over $220,000(beating 2009’s historic gross total of over $190,000) to help the Home continueto fulfill its mission of enriching the lives of older adults.How to score a hole in oneUsing golfing parlance, it could be said Iwent from par, taking up a spot on the golftournament’s committee in 2003 – to a birdie,when I chaired the tournament with twoothers – to an eagle, co-chairing with oneother – to hitting holes in one from 2008onward, when I have had the honor andpleasure of chairing the event solo.As golfers know, holes in one require certain “conditions” (luckbeing one of them!). With the right equipment, partnership,encouragement and suggestions from team members, it allcomes together, with the ball taking flight from the tee andlanding directly in the cup. My invaluable partner and teammember this year was Shirley Eisler, our tournament’s first-everbanquet chair, who ensured that everything was beautifully andelegantly arranged, and that the food was delicious, too.I have been fortunate to have enjoyed the right conditionsthroughout, from dedicated and supportive committee partners,to generous participants, contributors and sponsors, who helpmake the tournament a huge success year after year.This annual fundraiser brings together board members, corporateleaders, and donors for lunch and a spectacular day of scrambleformatplay on a premier course, followed by a cocktail reception,dinner and auction. At the end of the day, I am sure we all feelwe have scored a hole in one, knowing that with our support,older adults requiring skilled care in our community have acomfortable, dignified place to call home.I look forward to seeing you on the green in 2011.Peter A. Pollat, M.D.Tournament Chair30Jewish Senior Living 2010/ 2011