A fundraising tournament for the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) was held recently at Wildwood Golf Club with proceeds going to help their campground.
Mary Anne Mertens is one of the organizers of the event.
“Today we are doing a fundraising event for Camp Bryerswood. This is our third year of doing this and most of the funds go to the kids’ programs but some does go to updates at the camp. Right now, we want to put some of the money to refurbishing the golf course, it’s starting to look really good,” said Martens.
A table filled with items for a silent auction was open for bids during the dinner.
A final tally of the event has not been finished yet, but organizer Tracey Butcher said “I think it’s safe to say we raised over $6,000 from the tournament.
“We are very thankful to our sponsors and to all the people who participated in the tournament for making this such a success,” said Butcher.
Winners of the following categories were:
Women’s Longest Drive – Trish Epplett (Round of golf)
Men’s Longest Drive – Travis Roath (Round of golf)
Women’s Closest to the Pin – Lynn Gouin (Centerline giftbag)
Men’s Closest to the Pin – David Faerber (Centerline giftbag)
Over 65 – David Faerber Sr. (Round of golf)
Hole In One – None, but Team Squires came very close!
Overall Winning Team – Geordie Biscaye, Shawn St. George, Travis Roath, Chris Foster was replaced by Joe. (round of golf)
The camp has a “Trunk or Treat” event at the Texas Road campground Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m.
They also offer PD Day camps, March Break, and summer camps.
The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club is saddened by the loss of one of their own as Ruth Wass passed away Sept. 19. Ruth was one of the original Optimist Club members.
“She had a passion for the camp, and in her own quiet and reserved way, filled many roles,” said BYCOC president Kathi Poupard. “We are going to miss her terribly.”
Bryerswood Youth Camp is located at 6480 Texas Road in Amherstburg. For more information, call 519-726-6266 or visit www.bryerswood.com.
Golf tournament aids Bryerswood Youth Camp
By Donna Tuckwell
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