1st Annual Golf Tournament Charity Fundraiser

in support of

National Domestic Violence Prevention Month

The Congress hosted a Golf Tournament Fundraiser to benefit* PEACE For Families (formerly Placer Women's Center) on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at Twelve Bridges Golf Club in Lincoln. The event called attention to October 2001 as National Domestic Violence Prevention Month.

The Event

A four person scramble format, the tournament was designed to challenge both novice and expert golfers alike.  Choose your own foursome when you sign up or be matched with other golfers and make new friends.

The Venue

The host golf course for this event was the prestigious Twelve Bridges Golf Club in Lincoln.  Home to LPGA Tournaments, it is one of the best and most exciting golf courses and teaching facilities in Northern California.

The Schedule

The date and schedule for our 2nd Annual Tournament has yet to be announced.  Please join our e-mail list for notification of future events.

Dinner Program

Mark Williams, host of "Night Talk Live" on KFBK 1530 Radio, was the MC for the evening program. Mark is a humorous, witty and straight talking current affairs commentator with the top rated radio program in the 7-10PM time slot in the Sacramento market.

Celebrity Athletes, Dignitaries To Attend

In addition to Mark, several other celebrities and distinguished public officials were invited to play golf and dine with Tournament guests.  See press release for further details.

Registration For 2002 Tournament!

Please let us know if you are interested in participating in the 2002 Tournament.  Contact Paul Hrabal at paul@paulhrabal.com or call 916-660-1919.

Thank You Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors of this event:

Gold Sponsor

Del Webb

Silver Sponsors

The Auburn Sentinel
Howard Construction, Fencing & Fabrication
Richland Communities, Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

Home on the Range
Bruce A. Lyon, Attorney at Law
Jones & Associates
Tim Leslie, State Assemblyman
Bob Myer - Realty World South Placer

Hole In One Prize

Gold Rush Chevrolet/Subaru

* Part of the proceeds from this event were donated to PEACE For Families, formerly Placer County Women's Center, a non-profit organization funded by public and private sources to provide counseling and shelter to women and children who have been subjected to domestic violence.