2025 Caboteer Invitational Raises $30,430
for Give Kids the World Village
The 21st annual Caboteer Invitational, held at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, successfully raised $30,430 in support of Give Kids the World Village (GKTW) www.gktw.org, a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses.
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Give Kid The World Village www.gktw.org
The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and supporters for two days of golf and fundraising. John Squires, President of Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc., expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and donors for their generosity. Glenn Squires and Mark Zipperer introduced attendees to GKTW’s mission and impact.
John Squires, President |
L-R Mark Zipperer, 2025 IHG Owners Association Chair & President & CEO, Pride Hospitality and Glenn Squires, Past Chair, IHG Owners Association & CEO, Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. |
Guests enjoyed a warm welcome at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, including historical insights from Guest Services Manager Chad Hudson and a cultural dance performance by Jenna Melanson of Bear River First Nation.
Chad Hudson, Guest Services Manager, Digby Pines |
Jenna Melanson, Member, Bear River First Nation Band |
Sponsors and Supporters
We truly appreciate the support we received and would like to extend a thank you to all who contributed:Major Sponsors
- Cedar Camps Projects Ltd.
- Deer Lake Horizon Hotel
- Ecolab
- Sysco
Hole Sponsors
- Eastlink
- IHG Owners Association
- Irving Oil
- Mohawk Group
- Peace Hills Trust
- Pride Hospitality, LLC
- Superior Propane
Food & Beverage Sponsors
- Garrison Brewing Company
- Sysco
Hole in One Partner
- Bruce Auto Group
Live & Silent Auction Sponsors
Live
- Deer Lake Horizon Hotel
- Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa
- Greenfoot Energy Solutions (Moncton)
- Guest Supply Canada
- Serta Simmons Bedding
Silent
- Blue Cross
- Breath Mindfulness Centre
- Compass Distiller
- Digby Marine Supply
- Guest Supply Canada
- Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay, NS
- Loc International
- Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
- Park ‘N Fly Halifax Airport
- Sea Atlantic
- Springwall
- Super 8 by Wyndham Amherst, NS
- Tru by Hilton Yarmouth, NS
Monetary Donations to GKTW
- Bob Skanes
- Ecolab
- IHG Owners Association
- Peace Hills Trust
- Rod Badcock
Volunteers
Thank you, this tournament could not happen without your on-course participation - Azher Ravi, Sonya Issac, Vaibhav Muley, Niky Ahluwalia, James Strange & Lola Osborne. Also, a sincere thank you to Gerald Normandeau, our auctioneer and committee member.
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa Team
To the entire team, thank you for your outstanding and professional service.
Tournament Results
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Save the Date
Mark to your calendars for the 2026 Caboteer Invitational, July 8 and 9, Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. Registration will begin mid- January, 2026.
The 2025 Organizing Committee
Glenn Squires, John Squires, Gerald Normandeau & Denise Alcock