May 24, 2005 proved to be a perfect Spring day for a golf tournament as was experienced by 144 players who arrived at the beautiful WinterStone Golf Course in Liberty, Mo. to help raise money for Kansas City’s special needs kids.

Nancy Pagel, Hy-Vee Marketing Director and Variety 1^st Vice-President who spearheaded the Scramble and Randy Summerville of Hy-Vee double-checked the list of the day’s events.

Nancy Pagel & Randy Summerville

With Registration at 8:00am and Shotgun at 9:00am, the golfers started arriving early to be sure and partake of the Continental breakfast buffet provided by Hy-Vee Catering. Volunteers at the Registration table were Tracy Boschert of Hy-Vee and Variety Directors Lindsay Hubbard, Victoria Otto, Linda Norfleet and Executive Director, Nadine Mummaw. Variety President Greg Hogue and 2^nd Vice-President Joyce Hager-VanHoosier sold chances at the Las Vegas Hole and 3^rd Vice-President Cathy Clay recorded scores from Hole 4.

Joyce Hager-VanHoosier at Las Vegas Hole

Lindsay Hubbard, Victoria Otto,
Linda Norfleet, Nadine Mummaw

While the scores were being tallied, the golfers gathered at the outdoor pavilion for the awards banquet, enjoyed a full buffet featuring grilled steaks and salmon, browzed the Silent Auction tables and awaited with anticipation the announcement of the team with the best score.  

Cathy Clay

Thanks to all who participated, the Golf Scramble raised over $50,000 for Variety’s kids!  

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