Local Penn State alumni will host the 27th Annual Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society/James D. Gallagher Golf Tournament on Monday, June 15 at the Country Club of Scranton.
The tournament, played in a captain and crew format, will begin with lunch on the patio at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 pm. Golf co-chairs are Dick Walsh, Scranton, and Rick Pambianco, Archbald. Tournament participants will be greeted by the Penn State Nittany Lion.
"After 18 holes of golf on one of the most beautiful private courses in the area, our golfers will be treated to an open bar cocktail hour, followed by a filet mignon dinner, special golfer gift and a variety of door and raffle prizes," explained Kathy Casarin, Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society President. "This year, along with the RJ Burne Cadillac hole-in-one car, raffles and a 'Wheel of Roar and More,' we are adding an opportunity to win seats at a VIP Table. The table will feature an upscale version of an already great meal and several gifts and services that will be a wonderful perk for some lucky golfers."
The event is the organization's largest annual fundraiser and over the years has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars for student scholarships and special projects at the campus including nursing program facilities; upgraded classrooms and labs for the Science program; a Leadership Conference Room for students; a special team breakout room in the Business Building; a scoreboard for the new UGI Utilities Softball Field; the Nittany Lion sculpture at the campus entrance; and more.
Golfers, sponsors and prize donors are needed to make the event a success, according to Ms. Casarin. Information about fees, sponsorships and tournament details can be found at psualum.com/affiliate/wsas. Questions may be directed to Alumni Society members, the golf chairmen or by calling the Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Office at 570-963-2537.