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The New England Team Presents Check to VOW in Louisiana

It was with great pride that several New England folks who worked on the 2009 VOW golf tournament and auction in May, officially presented the proceeds to the Voice of the Wetlands! It happened during the annual Voice of the Wetlands festival in Houma, Louisiana on October 10th.

Ray (Raybo) Harrison made a short speech to the festival audience and handed over the large check to Tab Benoit, who accepted it on behalf of VOW. Tab gave a heartfelt thanks to the New England team and those who participated in the May events. He held it up as an example of people around the country who care about Louisiana.

Thanks again to everyone who partipated in the May event and made it such a success.

Tab with the New England team.

Raybo expresses support of VOW.

Tab says thanks, and asks everyone to continue to fight for the wetlands.

The New England VOW Tournament is History: Good Cause, Good Time ...
Great Result!

The first annual Tab Benoit Voice of the Wetlands golf tournament was held on May 24th in Bellingham, Massachusetts. Eighty-five golfers came out to support VOW and enjoy a competitive scramble at hilly New England Country Club. Afterwards, Tab rocked the full house at Chan's, and more money was raised at a (not-so) silent auction and raffle.

So far $9,200 Raised for VOW ...

After all was said and done — Tab's New England fans (and friends of fans) had come up with a net contribution of about $9,200. (Update: the official tally was $9,850.) All this during Memorial Day weekend and a slumping economy. It just goes to show what a group of committed people can get done.

There are many people to thank for the great turnout and results: volunteers, donors, sponsors, golfers, auction participants, and especially Tab, for his tireless work (and play!) on behalf of the Louisiana wetlands. 

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Tab with his team.

Tab talks to the golfers before tee off ... thanks for coming and caring about the wetlands!

2009 Tournament Results

The winning team, with a sizzling score of 12-under consisted of Bob, Richard and Paul Cournoyer, along with Ted Shannon. Bob confessed to having the home course advantage, since he grew up across the street from NECC and once surveyed property! Congratulations to Team Cournoyer.

In second place was the Tab Team, which included Ray "Raybo" Harrison, George Pirie (a 3-time RI State Amateur champion) and Dennis Parker (of West Virginia).

In third place was the foursome of Kenny Mernick, Gerry Roch, David Holmes and John Keenan.

Longest drive was by Peter Lyman and closest to the pin was Joe Timm.     See event photos >

First place Team Cournoyer.

Thanks to Auction Participants

Thanks to the following people for their generous bids on the "big-ticket" items in the VOW auction:
Bob Cournoyer, Deborah Tempera, Kris and Marla Boehmer, John Morgan, and Jonathan and Loretta Cook.

Thanks to all of our Sponsors