The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2018 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament, sponsored by Hobart and William Smith Colleges, on Wednesday, May 23rd. The event was held at Big Oak Golf Course in Geneva featuring an Americana theme and was attended by over 100 Chamber members, local representatives, and community partners.
The winner of the 2018 tournament was Silver Creek Golf Course, with team players consisting of Norm and Nate Sharman, Cliff Stein, and Tom Betrus.
Having grown significantly in size over the years, the tournament has gained success and popularity from its original themes, while drawing support and participation through golf teams as well as on-course vendor stations which feature a variety of networking games and interactive activities.
In addition to its growing support, the 2018 tournament also saw the largest turnout of volunteers to date for a Chamber Golf Tournament. Volunteers assisted in the planning of the event and played a critical role in the execution of duties during the day, from helping at registration to manning each of the on-course games.
The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the following volunteers and their organizations who participated in the event: (pictured, front-center, left to right) Lynn Anania of Geneva Club Beverage; Ruri Chappell of Zotos International; and Dave Sharman of Big Oak Golf Course. (Row 2, left to right): Tanya Taylor of Petrella Phillips LLP and Chamber Board Treasurer; John Eichenberger of Hope and Help Counseling; Brady Crooks; Neal Popper; Chamber Intern, Kevin Roloson; Chamber Intern, Tara Johnson; Chamber Executive Director, Miranda Odell; Chamber Membership Programs & Events Coordinator, Abby Wandell; Stacey Besler of TPS Logistics; Chamber Member Relations Specialist, Andrea Deckert; Polly Clark of Generations Bank and Chamber Board member; and Diana Perry of Five Star Bank. Additional Volunteers and Ambassadors Not Pictured: Abby Weaver and Bridget Fitzgerald of Lyons National Bank; Karen Dean, Alexa Wessie, and Amanda DeSain of Reliant Community Credit Union; Josh Miller of Lyons National Bank and Immediate Past GACoC Chairman; Leigh Pitifer of Finger Lakes Community College; Bill McGuigan of Happy Tails Animal Shelter; and Stacey Pierce of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Chamber Board member.
