With workforce pressures reaching unprecedented levels, the 2018 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Fundraiser that took place Aug. 8 helped raise funds for our next round of caregiver scholarships. 

“Thank you all for participating in the sixth annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Fundraiser,” cheered Tournament Chair Stacy Carlsrud, Campus Administrator for Timber Hills, as she welcomed a happy crowd of golfers to celebrate after a day of fun, comradery and powerful fundraising. In total, thanks to golfers, sponsors, volunteers and ticket sales, the event raised nearly $58,000 before expenses. 

“The Foundation supports initiatives designed to transform how we care for aging Minnesotans – including building the workforce of tomorrow, developing future leaders and furthering collaborations that transform the experience of aging,” said LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Board Chair Bob Dahl. “This annual golf fundraiser specifically raises money to fund a statewide scholarship program available to all members of LeadingAge Minnesota and their staff. The money raised today will help those called to serve older adults advance their skills and find continued growth in their careers as caregivers.” 

Prize Winners

• 1^st Place Team: Nathan Johnson (PioneerCare), Austin Blilie, Justin Uhrich and Ryan Young
• 2^nd Place Team: Tyler Haertzen, John Higgins, Dave Schmidt and John Sondergaard
• 17^th Place Team: Paul Metzler, Caleb Phillips, Chelsie Plath and Meghann Wahl
• Longest Drive Men: Dave Schmidt
• Longest Drive Women: Laura Johnson
• Closest to Pin Men: Rob Howard
• Closest to Pin Women: Laura Johnson
• Longest Putt: Kyle Hedlund
• Closest to the Line: Austin Blilie 
• Putting Challenge: Brian Holbrook
• Most Fun Tee Box Sponsor: Eldre Solutions Group
• Best Golf Shoes: Wendy Kingbay
• Shortest Drive: Bill Hagstrom
• Closest to the Yard Sculpture Men: Bob Haynes
• Closest to the Yard Sculpture Women: Wendy Kingbay 

Event Sponsors

• Foursome Sponsors: Anderson Companies, CBS Construction Services, CFS Interiors & Flooring, Dougherty & Company LLC, EduCare/Mirabelle Management, Kraus-Anderson, Pope Architects, St. Croix Hospice and Ziegler.
• Tee Box Sponsors: bdh+young interiors | architecture, CBS Construction Services, CFS Interiors & Flooring, Computer Integration Technologies (CIT), Eldre Solutions Group, Essity, Hoglund Bus Company, Ideacom Mid-America, Imagewërks Marketing, Pathway Health, Senior Care Solutions, Sterling LTC Pharmacy, Thrifty White Pharmacy, Transforming Age and Voigt, Rodè & Boxeth, LLC.
• Cart Signs Sponsor: EduCare/Mirabelle Management.
• Driving Range Sponsor: Bluestone Physician Services.
• Putting Green Sponsor: Aufderworld Corporation.
• Giveaway Sponsor: Healthcare Purchasing Connection.
• Flag Sponsors: AlixaRx, Dougherty & Company LLC, Essential Decisions Inc. (EDI), Kraus-Anderson, Select Rehabilitation and Ziegler.
• Golf Yard Sculptures: EduCare by Mirabelle Management.

We want to offer special thanks to our Foundation Golf Fundraiser Committee: Dennis Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, April Bechel, Stacy Carlsrud (Chair), Gigi DesLauriers-Knop, Susan Farr, Ryan Fincham, Cheryl Gustason, Emily Hagestad, Deb Hjelmeland, Brian Holbrook, Laura Johnson, Kevin Kiemen, Andy Marden and Katie Shelander. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the amazing volunteer efforts of our members pulling together to make a difference. Thank you all.