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2025 Caboteer Invitational

2025 Caboteer Invitational
CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING$30,430

Raised through the Invitational

21st Annual · 2025 Tournament Recap

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), a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses.

Tournament Highlights

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2025 Caboteer Invitational group photo

Give Kids the World Village

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
John SquiresPresident, Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
Mark Zipperer and Glenn Squires
Mark Zipperer and Glenn SquiresLeft to right: Mark Zipperer, 2025 IHG Owners Association Chair and President & CEO, Pride Hospitality; Glenn Squires, Past Chair, IHG Owners Association and 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
Chad HudsonGuest Services Manager, Digby Pines
Jenna Melanson
Jenna MelansonMember, Bear River First Nation Band

Our sponsors

With Gratitude

Monetary Donations to GKTW

Special thanks to those who made monetary donations in support of Give Kids the World Village.

  • Bob Skanes
  • Ecolab
  • IHG Owners Association
  • Peace Hills Trust
  • Rod Badcock

Our Volunteers

Thank you to our volunteers, whose on-course participation helped make this tournament possible: Azher Ravi, Sonya Issac, Vaibhav Muley, Niky Ahluwalia, James Strange, and Lola Osborne.

A sincere thank you also goes to Gerald Normandeau, our auctioneer and committee member.

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa Team

To the entire team at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, thank you for your outstanding and professional service.

Tournament Results

TRU by Hilton Yarmouth
1st Place · Champions

TRU by Hilton Yarmouth

  • Derek Boudreau
  • Nick Bourque
  • Josh Perry
  • Phil Leblanc
Valley Ridge Furniture
2nd Place

Valley Ridge Furniture

  • Jeff McMillan
  • Brandan Childrey
  • Scott Hicks
  • Kyle Lennie
Bear River First Nation Band
3rd Place

Bear River First Nation Band

  • Fred Robar Harloy
  • Royden Messer
  • Andrew Farrell
  • Keith Amero
Looking Ahead

Save the Date — 2026 Caboteer Invitational

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Caboteer Invitational, taking place July 8–9, 2026, at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa.

Registration was scheduled to begin in mid-January 2026.

The 2025 Organizing Committee

Glenn Squires, John Squires, Gerald Normandeau & Denise Alcock