POCONO MOUNTAINS HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCES
07/09/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release/July 9, 2009
Alicia M. Quinn/Gillian L. Moore
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
570.421.5791
alicia@poconos.org / prdept@poconos.org
POCONO MOUNTAINS HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS
POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa., July 9, 2009 - The PA CareerLink, in partnership with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB), held their annual Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 1 at Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains. This tournament is designed to provide scholarships to area students majoring in Hospitality and Tourism.
"This provides the Pocono Mountains tourism industry the opportunity to encourage students to embark upon an education in the hospitality field, helping us to build a better educated workforce," said Carl Wilgus, president and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB).
The tournament consisted of 96 registered golfers. Awards were given for closet to pin, longest drive and a putting contest, as well as first in each of three flights. Winners were:
Championship Flight (59) – Adams Outdoor; Kevin Madrakowsky, Mike Reynolds, Sal Lombardo, James Mack
2nd Flight (67) – Five Star Printing; Daryl Berger, Dave Eilenberger, Joe Flyzik, Doug Smith
3rd Flight (72) – Goodwill Industries; Gerry Langan, Ren Major, Dick Davidson, Mike Langan
Longest Drive - Men's, Matt Magda, Mount Airy Casino and Resort
Women's, Ann Pilcher, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Closest To The Pin - Men's, Sal Lombardo, Adams Outdoor
Women's, Susan Kubick, Northampton Community College
Putting Contest- Jim Brogna, Allied Services/Burnley Workshop
Sponsors for this year's golf tournament were:
- Sapphire Sponsor: PPL Electric
- Ruby Sponsor: Career Development and Employment, Ltd. Monroe County Transit Authority, Northampton Community College, Pocono Medical Center, Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wayne County Tourism
- Jade Sponsor: Smith & Solomon Commercial Driver Training
- Opal Sponsor: Burnley Workshop/Allied Services, Chop House at Woodfield Manor, Five Star Precision Printing, Odd-Lot Outlet, Workhorse Design
John Casella, PA Careerlink Administrator and Ann Pilcher, Director of Community Relations at the PMVB, appreciate the support from all of those involved in making the tournament a success.
For more information on the PMVB Scholarship Program or to contribute to the fund, please contact Ann Pilcher at ann@poconos.org or by phone at 570.421.5791.
About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers. Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks.
Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities. This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains.
Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.
Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667). The Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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