Ridge Golf Course-Auburn, CA

Story by Liz Pope

All fared well on Cinco De Mayo for WECA-ICA 10th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting WIND Youth Services in Sacramento, CA. They had a libiation station set up over by the Pro Shop.

The tournament attracted various people from the local area as well as various charity organizations. There were a total of sixty eight golfers and 11 sponsors raised 4,000 each.

"In the 10 years we’ve held the tournament we’ve raised nearly $65,000 for WIND.This tournament benefits WIND Youth Services, education programs, outreach, youth shelter and other charities," explained Christine Hauser, Marketing and Communications Director for Western Electrical Contractors Association.

WIND is a 501(c)(3) agency dedicated to providing shelter for runaway, youth, families and the homeless. They have various programs ranging from Education, community activities. Please visit their website for further information at http://www.windyouth.org/about/whoweare.asp

The next tournament benefiting Wind Youth Services will be held Sunday June 8th, 2008.

What: The 5th Annual Maita Automotive Group at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, www.lincolnhillsgolfclub.com

When: Sunday, June 8, 2008

7:00 a.m. Check-in begins

8:00 a.m. Shotgun start

For event details or questions regarding sponsorships:

Gary Kiser 916.416.6573 or Jodie Poggi 916.486.8178

Email: garydk@maitacars.com

-Elizabeth Pope is an Auburn writer who contributes to the Foresthill Messenger and blogs on the Auburn Journal for AM 950 KAHI MUSIC/GOLF CONNECTION Program with host Loyce Smallwood every Thursday from 9am-10am. In addition, will be starting a golf blog: Parring The Course With Pope in a few weeks.

She can be reached at epope122@sbcglobal.net