Golf Classic scores go low

for Matt's Place. 

     September 10th brought warm, humid temperatures but it also brought red hot golfers to Twin Shields Golf Club for the annual Matt's Place Golf Classic.  Well over 100 golfers participated for the 2nd year in a row and the scores were amazing.  22-under par was the winning score but more than great golf, this tournament raised much needed funds for Matt's Place, a 14,000 square foot youth facility to be built on the grounds of Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown, Maryland.  The two-level facility will house a basketball court, indoor skate park, a game room, classrooms, media center, and café, all designed to give teens a healthy environment where they can connect, learn, and grow together in a fun and exciting way. 

     Add to that a spectacular lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse, fabulous prizes, and an incredible auction and the day was close to perfect.

    Mark you calendars now for September 12th, 2008 because that's the date for next year's event.  The Hope Community and Matt's Place would like to thank all our sponsors, especially those that have been with us since the beginning,

Terrapin Systems and PMK Associates.  We are eternally grateful to you for being there for us.

To find out more about Matt's Place please visit

www.matts-place.org or call Debbie Bertolaccini at 410-257-0700 or email her at dbertolaccini@chesapeakechurch.org

                                     Matt Bertolaccini

In 2006, The Hope Community and Matt's Place were blessed with 111 golfers and plenty of volunteers for our annual Golf Classic.  Our goal was to raise as much money as possible for Matt's Place and to remind as many people as possible, that hope can emerge from tragedy.  The weather was perfect, we had a fantastic time, and we raised thousands of dollars for Matt's Place.

Matt died in March of 2004 and his family found hope in working to build this center (please visit the Projects link.) The Bertolaccini's embody the spirit that The Hope Community strives for: a project born from adversity that inspires hope, honors a lost loved one, and serves their community.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS from the 2006 event

Please click here to view pictures of the
2005 Hope Community Golf Classic

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