(Marcy, NY – May 2013) With the help of more than 120 area businesses and friends, the 4th Annual SUNYIT Foundation Invitational held on May 20 at the Yahnundasis Golf Club raised more than $53,000.
“This year’s event was a great success,” said Peter Perkins, director of development at SUNYIT. “We’re extremely grateful to the many golfers and sponsors who supported the Invitational and who continue to support the work of the Foundation throughout the year.”
Overall tournament winners in the men’s division were Tony Panebianco, Mike DeCicco, Ed Hutchinson, and Rich Evans. The winners of the co-ed division were Nick Grimmer, Clinton Kane, Jordan Keller, and Kristen Glass. Long drive winners were Chris Pickett and Iris Buczkowski and Closest to the Pin went to Jim Connell and Ricky Doolittle.
“It’s gratifying to know that the funds we raised with the help of the community will directly benefit so many worthy SUNYIT students,” said Joe Woloszynowski, Foundation board member and tournament co-chairperson. “Special thanks to the event’s key sponsors: Pepsi Beverages Company, M. Griffith Investments, Fred Burrows Trucking and Excavating, the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center at SUNYIT, and Sodexo.”