Golfers enjoy beautiful weather while raising nearly $100K for scholarships

It was a perfect day for golf and a perfect day to support Trine University students.

More than 220 golfers enjoyed sun and a high temperature of 73 degrees to help raise nearly $100,000 to support scholarships at the university’s 35^th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 1.

The event raised $94,586 in addition to gifts in kind, with 224 golfers competing over the morning and afternoon flights.

“We are truly grateful for 35 years of continued support and partnership from the organizations and individuals who believe in our mission and give every student an equal chance to succeed at Trine University,” said Michael Pacer, director of alumni engagement and donor stewardship. “Your generosity provides vital scholarship funds that make a real difference in our students’ lives, allowing them to attend Trine University, discover their passions and find their ‘why’ during their time here.”

“Thank you for your continued generosity and support. In just 18 holes, you’ve helped change lives.”

Winners and sponsors

The winning team from the morning flight was sponsored by JH Specialty and was made up of Zach Lear, a 2007 health promotions and adult recreational programming alumnus, Connor Bayne, Scott Sherman and Denny Hamilton.

Lear, a member of the university’s Alumni Board of Directors, worked with JH Specialty to provide all golfers with a Trine driver head cover.

Team Floyd, made up of Shawn Floyd, a 2009 management alumnus, Alex Lorencz, a 2010 golf management alumnus, Jason Paff, a 2011 mechanical engineering alumnus, and Noah Warren, a 2007 golf management alumnus, won the afternoon flight.

The Alumni Board served a record 230 hot dogs to participants, with 12 board members either volunteering at or playing in the event.

The university thanks event sponsors AMI Investment Management and the James Foundation, as well as the following sponsors: Shambaugh & Son, L.P., A. Hattersley & Sons, Bon Appetit Management Company, Clear Lake Electric, Inc., Croxton & Roe Insurance, PNC Bank, uCertify, Trine University Alumni Board of Directors, BrightSharks Engineering, JICI, Clover Leaf Financial LLC, Harmony Marketing Group, Havel Brothers,

Forvis Mazars, LLP, Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc., Republic Services, The MJ Companies, Richard Gollnick, Borshoff, SME, Minutemen Press, Summit Mechanical, Votaw Electric, Wieland Chase, St. Andrews, A and Z Engineering, Brooks Construction, Commonwealth Engineers, Inc., Culvers, Great Lakes Powersports, New Era Technology, North Star BlueScope Steel, LLC, Stanley Steemer and TCA Graphics.

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