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SMHF gets patrons excited for upcoming golf tournament

The pre-reception for the 16th annual Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament was held on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 12:36 a.m. April 28, 2017
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Looking at the e-vite for the Pre-Tournament Reception in anticipation of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament, it was easy to wonder where exactly the event was going to happen.

The reception took place on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club within about an hour of another fundraiser in the yacht club’s banquet room, but instead of trying to squeeze their pre-party in the event space, organizers were resourceful and utilized the breathtaking outdoor space by the yacht club’s marina.

Supporters of SMHF gathered on the back patio of the club for an exclusive sponsor reception featuring drinks, hors d’oeuvres and mingling before hearing from Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System President and CEO David Verinder.

Guests at the event learned that the proceeds from the golf tournament, which will take place Friday, May 5th, will go towards education programs at the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare system.

Adrian Gadd and Michele Beni
Adrian Gadd and Michele Beni
Josh Yoder, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and David Fouche
Josh Yoder, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and David Fouche
Bonnie and Bill Chapman
Bonnie and Bill Chapman
Betsy Marshall and Ricki Lindsay
Betsy Marshall and Ricki Lindsay
Bill Staley, Jason LeFevre and Heather Mess
Bill Staley, Jason LeFevre and Heather Mess
Jeff Heiken and Bruce Loeppke
Jeff Heiken and Bruce Loeppke
Kyle Thomas and Bill Woeltjen
Kyle Thomas and Bill Woeltjen
Michael Willis, Pam Ramhoeffer and Matt Harrell
Michael Willis, Pam Ramhoeffer and Matt Harrell
Bill and Barb Genneken with Suellen and Virgil Kaeb
Bill and Barb Genneken with Suellen and Virgil Kaeb
Art Wood, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Hospital COO Lorrie Liang
Art Wood, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Hospital COO Lorrie Liang
Ashley Wawrzyniak and Peter Havens
Ashley Wawrzyniak and Peter Havens
Sally Schule with Bruce and India Lesser
Sally Schule with Bruce and India Lesser
Joyce and Bill Milligan with Richard Gerrity
Joyce and Bill Milligan with Richard Gerrity
Nick Maddrill, Josh Corbo and Scott Currens
Nick Maddrill, Josh Corbo and Scott Currens
Joe Stout and Gloria Rigopulos
Joe Stout and Gloria Rigopulos
Joe Stout, Susan Rigopulos, Jeff Wilson and Gloria Rigopulos
Joe Stout, Susan Rigopulos, Jeff Wilson and Gloria Rigopulos
Orlando Lopez-Isa and Michael WIllis
Orlando Lopez-Isa and Michael WIllis
Larry and Priscilla Mitchell
Larry and Priscilla Mitchell
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres gives opening remarks at the pre-tournament reception on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres gives opening remarks at the pre-tournament reception on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System President and CEO David Verinder laughs while addressing the crowd at the pre-tournament reception on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System President and CEO David Verinder laughs while addressing the crowd at the pre-tournament reception on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

 

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