2017 Pacrim Invitational Raises $42,000 for Give Kids the World Village
The 15th annual Pacrim Invitational took place September 27–28, 2017, beginning with a reception at Kingswood Lodge in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Glenn Squires, President & CEO of Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc., welcomed participants and thanked sponsors and donors for supporting the event.
Tournament Highlights
The tournament brought employees together with investors, prospective investors, partners and major suppliers while supporting Give Kids the World Village through live and silent auctions.
Making a Difference
$42,000 raised in 2017 for Give Kids the World Village, bringing the combined four-year fundraising total to $116,500.
Special Guests & Giving Back
Participants met Mia Taylor, a Give Kids the World wish child from Fredericton, and her father Mark at the reception. The tournament also welcomed Pam Landwirth, President & CEO of Give Kids the World, and Nathan Polny, Director, Partnerships & Member Programs, IHG Owners Association.
Pam expressed appreciation for the generosity of Pacrim and its supporters, while Nathan recognized the organization's long-standing dedication to Give Kids the World.
Sponsors & Supporters
Our sponsors
Presenting Partner
Major Partners
Hole Partners
Auction Partners & Winners
Generous auction partners helped raise funds for Give Kids the World Village.
Live Auction
| Item | Auction Partner | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Orange Beach–Gulf Shore Vacation | Hotel Indigo Orange Beach–Gulf Coast, AL | Stephen Hill |
| A Golfer’s Dream Package | Cape Breton Resorts | Chris Gibson |
| 2018 Gros Morne National Park, NL Experience for Two | Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, NL | Mark Ring |
| Golfer’s Delight Package | Radisson Kingswood; Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern; Mactaquac Golf Course; Kingswood Golf | Jason Carnahan |
| Nova Scotia Getaway | Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, Truro; Super 8 Amherst; Eastlink | Bob Bonardelli |
Silent Auction
| Item | Auction Partner | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Beautyrest Felicity Recharge Pillow Top Queen Mattress Set | Simmons Canada | Roseann Brake |
| Samsung 50-inch TV | Samsung | Angela Reid |
| Weekend for Two – Crowne Plaza Tampa-Westshore | Crowne Plaza Tampa-Westshore, Florida | Bob Bonardelli |
| Golf Weekend for Two – The Wilds at Salmonier River, NL | The Wilds at Salmonier River, NL | Mark Laughlin |
| Lounge Chair | Dine Art | Roseann Brake |
| Antique Brass Finish Lamp Set | Century Industries | Ron Drisdelle |
| Queen Hemisphere Duvet | Patlin | Roseann Brake |
| Executive Desk Chair | ISA International Inc. | Richard Portugese |
Special Thanks
Additional Support
- All teams and individual players
- Financial donations: Mike Hoffman and TDW Furniture
- Gordon Food Service – brunch and dinner products
- Rogers Communications – golf balls
- CES Distribution – efficient shipping of golfer gifts
On-Course Food & Beverage
- Coca-Cola
- Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown Centreville
- Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- James Joyce Pub
Kingswood Golf Team
- Brian Johnson – President & CEO
- Chris Billings – Director of Golf & CPGA Head Professional
- Laura MacKenzie – Sales & Catering Manager, Kingswood Lodge
- Pat Lewis – Chef, Kingswood Lodge
- Sara Hay – Banquet Manager, Kingswood Lodge
Host Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Dan Myers – General Manager, and his team
Our Volunteers
A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed their time to making the event possible.
- Angela Green – Membership Services Manager, Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick
- Amy MacPherson – Sales Manager, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Brad Strugnell – Executive Chef, Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown Centreville
- Chris Cornhill – F&B Manager, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Dan Myers – General Manager, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Denise Alcock – Executive Assistant, Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
- Elliott Arsenault – F&B Manager, Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites
- Gerald Normandeau – General Manager, Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown Centreville
- Leslie Saad – Sales Manager, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Linda Dixon – Hospitality Administrator, Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
- Lourdes Aparicio – Human Resources Manager, Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites
- Matt MacKenzie – Executive Chef, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Penny Squires – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
- Ron Drisdelle – President & CEO, Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick
- Rob MacPherson – Director of Sales & Marketing, Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown Centreville and Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook
- Sonya Mann – Administration, Tourism Association of New Brunswick
- Shelley Munn – Communications & Marketing Manager, Tourism Association of New Brunswick
- Tammy White – Director, Revenue Optimization Hospitality, Aquilini Properties LP
2017 Tournament Results
Kingswood Ventures
- Stephen Hill
- Doug Johnson
- Jeff Johnson
- Marty Forsythe
J.W. Lindsay Construction
- Cory Bell
- Devin Hartnell
- Alex Fullerton
- Marc Dixon
Simmons Canada
- Gerald Normandeau
- Walther Lauffer
- Yves Maisonneuve
- Jean Pierre Bissonnette
Looking Ahead to 2018
The original announcement invited participants to return to Kingswood Golf for the next Invitational, scheduled for July 25–26, 2018.