S.A.M.E.UPDATE
S.A.M.E. RAISES FUNDS FOR STUDENTS AT GOLF TOURNAMENT The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Guam Post helped promote engineering education by sponsoring the Charlie Corn Scholarship Golf Tournament at STARTS Guam Golf Resort on May 18. The charity raised approximately $35,000 for college students looking to pursue an engineering or architecture career. In all, 110 total golfers, comprised of both military and civilians, registered to play that day. “On behalf of the Corn Family, we are grateful and pleased that SAME has continued this scholarship fundraising event”, stated Anthony Corn, who resides on Guam and is a grandson of Charlie Corn. “As the longest running golf tournament on Guam, we look forward to continue supporting this worthwhile endeavor.” This marks the 35th year of the annual event, which began with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and covered STARTS’ East and West courses. Volunteers from DZSP 21, the Navy’s Base Operations Support Contractor, partnered with representatives from Chugach World Services, Inc., Hawaiian Rock Products, and DOCOMO PACIFIC as they registered golfers, provided food and refreshments, monitored play, and offered other assistance. Wayne L. Cornell, president and chief executive officer of DZSP 21 and chairman of the tournament, said the tournament was a success and supporting education is always a good cause. SAME Guam Post recently awarded seven scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 to $4,000. The presentation for the first installment of the scholarship payments took place at the General Membership Meeting held at the Outrigger Guam Resort on May 16, 2013. The recipients and their respective guests were invited to attend the presentation. This year’s recipients, universities and award amounts are included below:
• Jessy Marie Hardy • Leo Manibusan • Joseph Claveria • Hunter Stephens • Gabriel Kho • Julius Jose Raposa • Akashi Rouse 6 | JUNE2013
“To see the smiles on those students’ faces made all this hard and stressful tournament work worthwhile,” Cornell said. “The tournament would not have succeeded without the generous and faithful help of all of our volunteers, sponsors and donors. A hearty thank you to all of them.” Eleven organizations each contributed $2,000 to the charity, seven more gave $1,000, ten committed $500, and another seven gave $250. There were tee box and hole sponsors as well. Triple J Motors, Atkins Kroll Chevrolet, Cars Plus Guam, and Nissan Motor Corporation Guam each offered a vehicle as the winning prize for a hole-in-one, though none were made that day. Volunteers also raised funds by selling mulligans, throws, and raffle tickets. In-kind donations were provided by MCV, Ambros Distributors and Pepsi Cola. Many hotels, restaurants and businesses also donated prizes for this event. Delta Airlines donated round trip airfare to Japan as the grand drawing prize. The golfers and volunteers enjoyed a tournament awards ceremony that featured a great dinner buffet, dozens of raffle prizes, as well as awards for the best golfers in several categories. Jun Toledo and Ed Jabinigan won first place in the tournament with a net score of 67.4, Rene Ramos and Gil Manansala came in second with a net score of 68.2, and Chris Reyes and Chris Castor earned third place with a net score of 68.6. The tournament takes its name from the late Charles (“Charlie”) Lumen Corn, a well-known and successful businessman on Guam who generously contributed to many community activities. One of Corn’s numerous interests included engineering, which is why he provided the initial seed money for this scholarship fund. After his death in 1973, SAME continued this tradition in Charlie’s honor. SAME offers workshops, training, and different activities for its members throughout the year. They also maintain strong connections with active-duty service members, civil service employees, contractors, engineers, and other organizations.
Seattle University University of Guam University of Portland US Air Force Academy University of Guam University of Portland University of Guam CONSTRUCTION NEWS BULLETIN
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Steady shot: Duane Cabrera, maintenance supervisor for DZSP 21’s Annex 1700 Transportation, completes a hole at STARTS Guam Golf Resort, as part of a charity for the Charlie Corn Scholarship Golf Tournament onMay 18. Society of American Military Engineers Guam Post sponsored the annual event.
Long yardage: Gil Manansala watches his golf ball sail across a field at STARTS Guam Golf Resort on May 18. Manansala was competing with more than 100 other golfers in the Charlie Corn Scholarship Golf Tournament for charity, sponsored by the Society of American Military Engineers Guam Post.
Scholarship Recipients: Group photo of scholarship recipients/guests, Captain Heckmann – President of SAME Guam Post (far left) and Tor Gudmundsen – Scholarship, Committee Chair (far right), taken during the presentation held at the General Membership Meeting on May 16, 2013.
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