Media Release
BUH FOUNDATION’S 2015 WAYNE PRUDEN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IS A SELL-OUT!
May 14th 2015
North Battleford, May 14, 2015: “I am pleased to announce that the 2015 Tournament is again sold out … there will be 216 golfers enjoying not only the day, the beautiful North Battleford Golf & Country Club, but also fellowship and goodwill “ noted Brenda Sparrow, Chair of BUH Foundation’s Board of Directors, who then added, “this tournament remains a very popular fundraiser and every year is a sell-out. Many of the golfers and volunteers that will be participating in the Tournament this year were participants of this tournament 19 years ago, in 1997. This includes Wayne Pruden’s children and members of his family and his many friends, and I believe that this is what makes this event so respected and remains so significant in the community. This loyalty along with the continued commitment of our sponsors is also pivotal in the success of this tournament and we are grateful to The Battlefords business community.”
Innovation Credit Union continues to be the Master Sponsor of this event, and Tim Sletten, Chief Integration and Administration Officer with Innovation Credit Union pointed out, “I’m honoured to say that Innovation credit Union has been the Master Sponsor of The Pruden since it began and I am delighted that we maintain this supportive relationship with the Foundation. The health of this community is important to Innovation Credit Union and we are proud to be a part of enriching it.”
In order to have the most successful charity golf tournament in northwest Saskatchewan requires a remarkable golf course and staff to hold the event and the North Battleford Golf & Country Club, managed by Dana Johnson, is just that. As Claudette McGuire, Executive Director of the Foundation put it, “Whenever an event runs smoothly and effortlessly, you know that there are countless hours of hard work and organization to ensure it runs that way. The Foundation is so fortunate to have Dana and his staff because they are so helpful at all levels. Carol, Norm and Greg at The Main Course Restaurant at the Clubhouse have gone above and beyond in assisting us. We are grateful and it is a privilege to work with these people at this golf course!”
And finally no event can be successful without good food. BUH Foundation is honoured that Ed Lee, owner and franchisee of M & M Meat Shops in North Battleford, has been the banquet sponsor for the past 18 years. This year Ed will provide a steak and chicken banquet, with all the fixings for 240 participants, and as one golfer told the Foundation staff, “This is the best deal around… golf all days with your pals…raise some money for the hospital…and eat a great meal at the end of the day…doesn’t get any better than this.”…and we agree.
BUH’s Laboratory processes over 40,000 tests every year and needs to urgently replace two out of date microscopes and purchase a new one in order that the Lab remains technologically advanced. The 2015 tournament fundraising efforts have been allocated to purchase these three new microscopes as they will provide quicker, more accurate and detailed analysis resulting in faster diagnosis and treatment. Waiting for a diagnosis can be an overwhelming and stressful time for loved ones.
The 2015 Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Monday June 1, 2015.
(l-r) Rachelle O'Keefe, PNHR Regional Laboratory Director; Brenda Sparrow, BUH Foundation Board of Director Chairperson; Tim Sletten, Innovation Credit Union Chief Integration & Administration Officer; Al White, BUH Foundation Board of Director Member; Dana Johnson, North Battleford Golf & Country Club Director of Golf
