Great News about the Charity Golf Tournament Chris attended on June 17th:
Big Swing Golf Tournament Raises Over $100,000 for the Actors’ Fund of Canada
June 19th, 2013, Toronto… Monday June 17th marked the 17th annual Big Swing Golf Tournament, held this year at Milton Ontario’s Royal Ontario Golf Club. With a matchless blue sky overhead, players enjoyed a day of golf that was enhanced by the knowledge that the tournament supports a charity they care about. Between sponsorships, raffle tickets and the silent auction, a staggering $100,000 was raised in support of the Actors’ Fund of Canada.
The tournament saw many returning sponsors increase their level of support. NABET 700 in particular, went above and beyond, contributing $10,000 in recognition of the work the Fund does assisting members of the entertainment industry who find themselves in crisis situations. By supporting the Fund during periods of prosperity, organizations ensure that the Fund will continue to be strong, vital and ready to support their members and employees during more difficult periods.
The tournament has always been an opportunity for those working in film and television to spend a day together and get to know people working in other areas of the industry. Producers, suppliers, labour leaders and long-time members of major industry unions and guilds all took part, enjoying a day on the greens followed by a banquet lunch. The afternoon ceremonies were hosted by Jeffrey Knight and included a raffle and silent auction for a fabulous selection of prizes donated by local businesses. The outstanding fundraising success would not have been possible without the efforts of the peerless Golf Committee, chaired by Actors’ Fund of Canada President Maria Topalovich. The Hon. Sarmite Bulte, P.C., Phil Flagler, Judah Katz, Wendy Moss and Mimi Wolch all put a tremendous amount of work into securing sponsorships, soliciting prize donations and ensuring that a great time was had by all. As the event’s co-presenter, the Directors Guild of Canada Ontario District Council (DGC Ontario) was on hand to present DGC Ontario’s annual $25,000 contribution to the Actors’ Fund. DGC Ontario past chair and current Executive Board member Don McCutcheon spoke about DGC Ontario’s ongoing support for the Fund, commending it for the work it does in the service of entertainment industry professionals, including members of DGC. The Actors’ Fund of Canada is a registered charity that provides short-term financial aid to entertainment industry professionals working in theatre, film & TV, music and dance. The Actors’ Fund is not just for actors: performers, creators, technical staff and other production team members can apply for help from the Fund which delivered over $400,000 in rent payments, grocery money, utility payments and other basic living expenses to clients in the last year and has helped over 10,000 entertainment industry members since it was founded in 1958. The Actors’ Fund of Canada was the recipient of the 2011 Gemini Special Award for exceptional service to the Canadian television industry. - See more at: http://www.actorsfund.ca/archives/3965#sthash.tJAbhFWC.dpuf
Big Swing Golf Tournament Raises Over $100,000 for the Actors’ Fund of Canada
June 19th, 2013, Toronto… Monday June 17th marked the 17th annual Big Swing Golf Tournament, held this year at Milton Ontario’s Royal Ontario Golf Club. With a matchless blue sky overhead, players enjoyed a day of golf that was enhanced by the knowledge that the tournament supports a charity they care about. Between sponsorships, raffle tickets and the silent auction, a staggering $100,000 was raised in support of the Actors’ Fund of Canada.
The tournament saw many returning sponsors increase their level of support. NABET 700 in particular, went above and beyond, contributing $10,000 in recognition of the work the Fund does assisting members of the entertainment industry who find themselves in crisis situations. By supporting the Fund during periods of prosperity, organizations ensure that the Fund will continue to be strong, vital and ready to support their members and employees during more difficult periods.
The tournament has always been an opportunity for those working in film and television to spend a day together and get to know people working in other areas of the industry. Producers, suppliers, labour leaders and long-time members of major industry unions and guilds all took part, enjoying a day on the greens followed by a banquet lunch. The afternoon ceremonies were hosted by Jeffrey Knight and included a raffle and silent auction for a fabulous selection of prizes donated by local businesses. The outstanding fundraising success would not have been possible without the efforts of the peerless Golf Committee, chaired by Actors’ Fund of Canada President Maria Topalovich. The Hon. Sarmite Bulte, P.C., Phil Flagler, Judah Katz, Wendy Moss and Mimi Wolch all put a tremendous amount of work into securing sponsorships, soliciting prize donations and ensuring that a great time was had by all. As the event’s co-presenter, the Directors Guild of Canada Ontario District Council (DGC Ontario) was on hand to present DGC Ontario’s annual $25,000 contribution to the Actors’ Fund. DGC Ontario past chair and current Executive Board member Don McCutcheon spoke about DGC Ontario’s ongoing support for the Fund, commending it for the work it does in the service of entertainment industry professionals, including members of DGC. The Actors’ Fund of Canada is a registered charity that provides short-term financial aid to entertainment industry professionals working in theatre, film & TV, music and dance. The Actors’ Fund is not just for actors: performers, creators, technical staff and other production team members can apply for help from the Fund which delivered over $400,000 in rent payments, grocery money, utility payments and other basic living expenses to clients in the last year and has helped over 10,000 entertainment industry members since it was founded in 1958. The Actors’ Fund of Canada was the recipient of the 2011 Gemini Special Award for exceptional service to the Canadian television industry. - See more at: http://www.actorsfund.ca/archives/3965#sthash.tJAbhFWC.dpuf