CFGC Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic Brings Together Golfers and Community Supporters to Raise Money for Local Families
On May 16, 2011, the Community Family Guidance Center Foundation held its 21st Annual Golf Classic at the Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey. The event received Corporate Sponsorship support from Los Angeles County Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe and Wal-Mart – Cerritos, as well as sponsorships from the following individuals and companies:
Ron & Wanda Ragland • George & Bev Ray • Baker Commodities, Inc.
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo • Los Cerritos, Lakewood, & Stonewood Shopping Centers • Cerritos Optimist Club • Union Bank of Irvine Richard & Rita Murase
Gateway Business Bank • Ameriprise Financial/Thomas Smith Loren P. Hansen, APC
City of Norwalk • Providence Community Services • Law Offices of Catherine Grant Wieder City of Lakewood Judy Nelson • Norwalk Chamber of Commerce • Matt & Erin Stibal
Lesley & Richard Watkins • Jim & Connie Edwards • Knoll/Rita Murase B&B Stables
Sherman & Gloria Kappe • Ironwood RV Storage • Dr. Bob & Marianne Hughlett
USC School of Social Work • Richard D. Garman & Associates • Soroptimist Club of Bellflower • SolderMask • Mike Inouye Dr. Terrisa Ha • Diana Needham/ Prudential California Realty
Soroptimist International of Artesia-Cerritos • Union Bank of Artesia-Cerritos
Ray & Kathy Lovell • Joy Darling • Marilou Mirkovich • Amber & Cres Ramirez
Richard & Katherine Richter • John Schulte • Ellen & John Latino • William Thost
Ken Iwaki • Joanna Blake Tammy Cannon • Amy & George Dominguez
The day included a putting contest, barbeque lunch and a shotgun start at 12:00pm. The evening event included a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, raffle and silent auction. Although it was a chilly day, the 72 golfers enjoyed the day on the course and worked up an appetite. Later everyone gathered for a delicious dinner and the chance to mingle and learn a little more about the Center and its programs. The evening program was MC’d by Dr. Bob Hughlett, Chairperson of the CFGC Foundation, and included recognition of sponsors and an awards presentation. Jim Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem of Cerritos and Secretary of both the Center’s and CFGC Foundation’s Board of Directors, spoke about the Center and the importance of events such as these in raising private funds for the continuation and expansion of services. In particular, he gave an overview of the Center’s Safety Bear Program, which teaches elementary-aged children about child abuse prevention. The evening program concluded with an exciting raffle and silent auction.
Through sponsorships and donations, the 2010 Golf Classic raised $28,531. The Center is happy to announce that $18,982 net profit will be used to expand and continue to support ongoing mental health counseling and child abuse prevention and treatment programs. The Center would like to thank all of our sponsors and golfers, whose support will significantly change the lives of at-risk, low income, and underserved children. If you would like more information about the Center and its programs and services, please contact us at (562) 924-5526 or visit www.cfgcenter.com.
