July Vet for Vets Golf Outing

July Vets For Vets Golf Outing

On Monday, July 19, Wallenpaupack Vets For Vets, a nonprofit 501c3 charity organization, sponsored its 7th annual golf outing at Woodloch Springs Country Club to support veterans and first responders and their families in Pike and Wayne Counties. This popular event was a tremendous success with over 100 golfers participating on a wonderful sunny day at a beautiful facility! David Marks of Vets for Vets said, “This year we didn’t have the extra challenges of dealing with the virus restrictions, and you could feel the sense of freedom from it. The golfers enthusiasm, and generosity at the event was evident, as they enjoyed playing the scenic and challenging golf course at Woodloch, as well as a great dinner and festivities afterwards”.

Following the event, Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets presented each golfer with a special bottle of wine as a gift for their participation. The wine was crafted by Three Hammers Winery, with their specifically designed label for our organization. This wine will also be sold at their store near Woodloch Springs, and one dollar for each bottle sold will be donated back to Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets.

Janet Sellitti, a Vets for Vets board member said, “We couldn’t be happier with this year‘s event. The proceeds will go towards continued support of our local heroes, who look to our organization to help them with personal needs which are sometimes not easily available through larger national veterans’ organizations. We’ve helped with short term financial problems, transportation needs, leaky roofs, wheelchair ramps, school clothing and more. We simply seek to be there in any way we can, to assist individuals and their families, because they were there to serve our nation and our local communities, and we don’t want them to fall through the cracks when they are having difficulties”. In addition, we recently donated $3,000.00 to Canine Partners for Life, a Pennsylvania dog training organization, to support the training of a dog for a veteran. Mrs. Sellitti continued, “Wallenpaupack Vets For Vets wants to thank all the golfers, its volunteers, local retail stores and businesses who contributed. A special thank you to the staff and management of Woodloch Springs Country Club for hosting the outing. We found the renowned golf course in excellent shape, their service top-notch, and their food outstanding. It was truly a pleasure working with them for this event”.

The annual golf outing is a major fundraising event for Wallenpaupack Vets For Vets. Donations from individuals and corporate sponsors are welcome year round to keep our organization moving forward to help those in need. Tax deductible donations may be sent to: Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets, Inc. P. O.Box 25. Greentown, PA 18426