The Arc of Atlantic County Golf Classic Raises $124K at Galloway National Golf Club

I. Rice & Company Presents: The Arc of Atlantic County Golf Classic was held on Thursday, October 12 at Galloway National Golf Club, Galloway, NJ.
This year’s event brought in $124,000, to benefit The Arc of Atlantic County's case management program, sports & recreation opportunities, and family respite. Over 100 golfers played 18 holes during this golf fundraising event.

An awards ceremony was held and recognized the top three teams:  First Place went to Nancy Wescoat, Dawn Brodton, James Andreacci, and Tony Bonanato of OceanFirst Bank. Second Place went to Joe Viviani, Christopher Viviani, Michael Viviani, and Jared Christmann of Boardwalk Honda. Third Place went to Tom Pohlman, Kevin Scull, Sean Scull, and Michael Adams of Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina.
The Arc of Atlantic County has held a charitable golf tournament since 2008, raising over $1,000,000 in proceeds to benefit programs and services for local individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our communities.

“We were honored to return to Galloway National Golf Club to host I. Rice & Company Presents The Arc of Atlantic County Golf Classic for the fourth consecutive year,” said Scott Hennis, Chief Executive Officer. “It was a picture-perfect day to host a great day of golf to benefit our local neighbors living with IDD in our communities” Hennis added.

The event’s presenting sponsor was I. Rice & Company. Other major sponsors include Golden Nugget Casino Hotel & Marina, Boardwalk Honda, The Insulation Heating and Air Conditioning Group, and Trinity Code Inspection. Additional sponsors include Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., AtlantiCare, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Boardwalk Honda, Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa, Calvi Electric Company, Comcast, HH Benefits, Homes for All, Ocean Casino Resort, Polisano Construction, Sam’s Club, Thriven Designs, T.N. Ward Company, Shore Local Newsmagazine, Village ShopRite and the Wawa Foundation.

For more information, call Mary Ruley Moyer, Director of Development & Community Outreach 609-485-0800 ext. 135 or mmoyer@thearcatlantic.org.


Caption: Standing with the “big check” representing $124,000 in proceeds are (Left to Right) Greg Stagnitta, I. Rice & Company; Darren Clinkscale, Board Chair; Ashley Simons, CFO; Pat Jones, COO; Dominic Gallo, I. Rice & Company; Scott Hennis, CEO; and Mary Ruley Moyer, Director of Development and Community Outreach.

NOTE: The Arc is not an acronym; always refer to us as The Arc, not The ARC and never ARC. The Arc should be considered as a title or a phrase.
 
About The Arc of Atlantic County: The Arc of Atlantic County works to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our community. Through direct services, advocacy, education and prevention activities, we work in partnership with individuals and their families to make choices possible about how and where they live, learn, work and play. The Arc of Atlantic County serves nearly 800 individuals and their families annually and is accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership.


About I. Rice and Company: I. Rice & Company, Inc. was founded in 1884 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I. Rice manufactures flavorings, toppings, fruit fillings, and syrups that used to produce baked goods, ice cream, Italian Ice, and coffee shop gourmet drinks.
About Galloway National Golf Club: Galloway National Golf Club, located in Galloway Township, NJ, is a private, world-class, 18-hole championship golf course designed for the serious golfer. World renowned architect Tom Fazio. Meticulously crafted Galloway National’s 7,000 yards out of a 200 acre tract of heavily wooded, gently sloping bayside property. Tees with breathtaking views, inviting fairways, challenging hazards, and beautifully situated greens are your reward.
 
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