Sandra Schmirler Manitoba Golf Tournament

With the support of curlers from around the world, and the on-site participation of 124 golfers and numerous sponsors, the 4th annual Sandra Schmirler Manitoba Golf Classic was another success.

Chairman Zivan Saper announced that, with the final tally to be finalized, the net proceeds for the day had surpassed $20,000. This brings the four year total for the event to over $55,000. Proceeds are shared equally between the Sandra Schmirler Foundation and the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital Foundation.

On the golf course, on a sunny day at Larters at St Andrews, John Graham’s Canada Safeway team posted the winning score of 61. Graham (pictured with his team r-l Jason Davidson–Direct Focus, Denis Bourgeois–Investors Group, & Bill Hanson–CTV, reported a great day on the course as they posted their 9 under par score in the scramble format event but, as with all of the participants, was most pleased by the support for the two charities and the financial contribution to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation mandate ‘Caring for Babies in Crisis’.

Contributions of memorabilia from Jennifer Jones and her world curling champion team along Men’s world champion ship competitors Adam Enright (Canada), Andy Kapp (Germany), Hugh Millikin (Australia), David Hay (Scotland), Jiri Snitl (Czech Republic), and Lorne DePape (New Zealand) were popular special prizes among the curling fans in attendance.

Presenting Sponsor Winnipeg Free Press announced that they would be returning for the 5th annual tournament, July 23, 2009. Other sponsors for the 2008 event included Aviva Insurance Company, BrunswickSteel, Campbell & Chipman Ltd., Canada Safeway Limited, CJOB/Power 97, Contempra Signs Ltd., Diageo Canada – Crown Royal, Fort Garry Brewing Company Ltd., Guertin Equipment Ltd., ING Insurance Company of Canada, Investors Group, Margaret Koniuck FCGA, Life Insurance Advisor, Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, MacDon Industries Ltd., Manitoba Blue Cross, Manitoba Curling Association, Master Roofing Ltd., Polywest Ltd., Saper Agencies Ltd., SUBWAY® Restaurants,  www.thecurler.com, Wellington West Capital Inc., and Winnipeg Convention Centre.

Contributions and donations were also received from over 60 companies and individuals. A sincere THANK YOU is extended to 2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts * 2009 Tim Hortons Brier * 2008 Tim Hortons Brier * Al Bernier of Remax * Asham Curling Supplies * Assiniboine Credit Union * Aviva Insurance Company * BrunswickSteel * Cambrian Credit Union * Canada Safeway Limited * CJOB/Power 97 * CFRW 1290 – BOB FM * City of Winnipeg  * CanadInns - Winnipeg * CanadInns – Grand Forks * Capital One Grand Slams * Bill Corrigal * D’Arcy & Deacon LLP * Laurie Fischer, Franklin Templeton * Allan Freedman * Global Television Winnipeg * Golf Dome * Golfers Gallery * Grand Forks Golf & Country Club * Greenwood Inn & Suites * ING Insurance Company of Canada * Journey’s Travel * King’s Walk – Grand Forks * Kruger Products Inc. (Scott Paper) * Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club * Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame * Manitoba Blue Cross * Manitoba Curling Association * Manitoba Hydro * MPI * Marmon Keystone Canada Inc * Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour Hotel * Meyers Norris Penny * Monsanto * Lazer Grant LLP, Chartered Accountants * Norwood Hotel * Perths * Polywest Ltd. * Polo Park Kernels * Priority Electronics * Prosperity Knitwear Ltd. * Ralph Engelstad Arena * Sandra Schmirler Foundation * Saper Agencies Ltd * Sport Manitoba, SUBWAY® Restaurants * TD Financial * Team Jennifer Jones * True North Sports & Entertainment * Wellington West Capital Inc. * Winnipeg Convention Centre * Winnipeg Free Press * Winnipeg Goldeyes * David Wolch Sales * www.thecurler.com

Join us July 23, 2009 at Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club for the 5^th annual Sandra Schmirler Manitoba Golf Classic

To enter your foursome, or just yourself, click here for a Sandra Schmirler Manitoba Golf Classic Registration Form. (A 2009 entry form will be available soon)

2007 Schmirler Tournament Boosts Contributions to $35,000+ Over Three Years

The winning score in the 3rd Annual Sandra Schmirler Manitoba Golf Classic was 59, shot by (l-r) Alex Mowat, Chris Schmidt, Ed Tipping, and Don Mowat. The champion team and 140 others golfers who played the Larters at St. Andrews course on a sunny July 26 afternoon all agree, however, that the real winners are the children who benefit from the work of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation and the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Tournament Chairman Zivan Saper announced the event’s total contribution to the two charities would be in excess of $15,000, the highest total in the three year history of the Manitoba tournament. The three year total now surpasses $35,000 from Manitoba’s Sandra Schmirler Charity Golf Classic, one of four such tournaments held each summer across Canada.

Contributing to the success of the event were many sponsors and prize contributors, notably the organizing committees for the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier, 2008 World Men’s Championship, 2008 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, and 2008 Ford World Women’s Championship all of whom provided event ticket packages as special prizes. A highlight special prize was a photo-poster autographed by Kelly Scott’s world champions. The poster, which was won by Mike Hoes of event sponsor Polywest, was framed by DIY Framing-1110C Pembina Highway and included a full set of 2007 Lethridge Scotties pins.

2008 Tim Hortons Brier, 2008 World Men’s Curling Championship, Aviva Insurance Company, BrunswickSteel, Canada Safeway Limited, CJOB/Power 97, Contempra Signs Ltd., Fort Garry Brewing Company Ltd., ING Insurance Company of Canada, Margaret Koniuck, Life Insurance Advisor, Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, Lawson’s Sales (1990) Ltd., MacDon Industries Ltd., Manitoba Blue Cross, Manitoba Curling Association, Master Roofing Ltd., Polywest Ltd., Saper Agencies Ltd., SUBWAY® Restaurants, TD Waterhouse, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Steelmen’s Association, Campbell & Chipman Ltd., Investors Group, & Peller Estates

and to all of the  contributors

Alberta Curling Federation, Curl BC, Manitoba Curling Association, Northern Alberta Curling Association, Ontario Curling Association, Saskatchewan Curling Association, Southern Alberta Curling Association, 2008 Scotties Tournament of Hearts-Regina, 2008 Tim Hortons Brier-Winnipeg, 2008 World Men’s Curling Championship-Grand Forks, 2008 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship-Vernon, Asham Curling Supplies,  Aviva Insurance Company, Assiniboine Credit Union, Jerry & Marylyn Brown,  BrunswickSteel, Cambrian Credit Union, Canada Safeway Limited, CJOB/Power 97,  DIY Framing, Andy & Carolyn Corner, D’Arcy & Deacon LLP,   Ernst & Young, EventMax Merchandising & Promotions Ltd, Golf Dome,  Global Winnipeg, Fort Garry Brewing Co. Ltd., Heather Howdle Physiotherapy,  ING Insurance Company of Canada, Journeys Travel, Kruger Products Inc. (Scott Paper Ltd.), Kubota Canada, Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, Monsanto,  MPI, Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Blue Cross, Master Roofing Ltd., Marmon Keystone Canada Inc., Mike O’Shaughnessy-City of Winnipeg, Peller Estates,  Perth’s, Polo Park Kernels,  Polywest Ltd., Priority Electronics, Resby Coutts/www.thecurler.com, Samuel Son & Co. Ltd., Sandra Schmirler Foundation, Saper Agencies Ltd., SCORE Golf Magazine,  SUBWAY® Restaurants,  TD Financial, Team Scott, True North Sports & Entertainment Ltd., True Value,  Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Goldeyes, & David Wolch Sales.