Each summer for the past 34 years, supporters have polished their clubs and taken to the links to raise funds for the Center. The number of outings and supporters increases with each year. In 2024, there were 7 events beginning in June and closing the season in September. The signature event, Golf & Glory, kicked off the season on June 24th, read about it HERE, again at UofM Golf Course. The Memorial Golf Outing on August 17th was held at Pierce Lake Golf Course in Chelsea and honored George Merkel. Joe Yekulis, former PR Director at the Center, took the lead as event chair. Read more about the Memorial Golf Outing HERE.
Five additional events, organized by golfers passionate about St. Louis Center, rounded out this season’s calendar. They included the Italian American Delegates Golf Outing (July 15th), Antonio G. Vittorini Memorial Golf Outing (July 28th), Sean Brian Ashline Memorial Outing (July 29th), Dad & Lad Outing (August 7th), and the Kevin George Memorial Outing (September 8th). Each of these five events was organized independently of the Center.
Longtime friends of the Center from the Italian community put long hours into hosting the Dad & Lad Golf Outing. Mike Chirco, Sam Cottone, and Joe Maniaci want to pass down the tradition of giving to the younger generation, so they continue to pack the Twin Lakes Golf Course with generous golfers in support of St. Louis Center. August 7th was Fr. Satheesh’s first experience sharing food, friendship, and fundraising with some of the Center’s biggest supporters.
We are so grateful for the friendships we have formed with organizers of these events and for their commitment to supporting our mission.
In his first year as CEO of the Center, Fr. Satheesh made his rounds to meet and greet the many folks who participated in these events.
Read the entire issue of St. Louis Spirit here!
