Members of local private club participate in community fundraising efforts, donating more than $11,000 to Manchester Police Athletic League this year
Bedford, N.H. (June 12, 2018) – Manchester Country Club (MCC) in Bedford, N.H. recently delivered a check for more than $11,000 to the Manchester Police Athletic League (MPAL) on Beech Street in Manchester, N.H. Supported by the Manchester Police Department, MPAL brings cops and center city kids together through athletic, academic and recreational programs (which are 100 percent free to kids).
Members of the 95-year-old private golf club raised the funds in one day during their annual Memorial Charity Tournament, a day of remembrance for the membership, honoring the lives of MCC members, and their family members, who have passed away. Hosted in May and in its fourth official year, the tournament has been the catalyst for more than $40,000 donated to community organizations including Easterseals Farnum Center, BeBold of Bedford, and the McKeryn Bridge Foundation.
"There’s so much community activity at Manchester Country Club," said MCC General Manager, Brian Kelley. “This golf tournament is just one small gesture that our staff and members are very proud of. This clubhouse is also home to many charity events and galas that raise considerable amounts of money for wonderful organizations in our community, including the Boys and Girls Club, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, NH Food Bank, Child Advocacy Center, and the list goes on. We are honored to be able to play host to these amazing events and the people that run them.”
PHOTO: Manchester Country Club representatives visit the MPAL facility and present check to MPAL Director of Operations and Development, Jayna Stevens, and their Level II Boxers and Coach. From left to right, first row: David Smith, MCC Executive Chef; Todd McKittrick, MCC Head Golf Professional; Jayna Stevens, MPAL Director of Operations and Development; Joelle Creamer, MCC Clubhouse Manager; and Brian Kelley, MCC General Manager. Second row: MPAL’s Level II Boxers and Coach.
About Manchester Police Athletic League
The Manchester Police Athletic League (MPAL) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit facility offering programming for children ages 5-18 in the Manchester area. PAL programs offer a safe, structured environment emphasizing responsibility, and accountability to help kids, grow, make the right choices and become productive members of the community. For more information visit manchesterpoliceathleticleague.org.
About Manchester Country Club
Manchester Country Club (MCC) is a private, member-owned club committed to a tradition of superior hospitality, amenities and playing surfaces. Its historic par 71, 18-hole golf course was originally designed by Donald Ross and built in 1923. Also a premier wedding and event venue, MCC has been providing event space and services to the community (members and non-members alike) for more than 95 years. Manchester Country Club is managed by Troon Privé, the private club division of Troon, the world's largest golf management company headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information, please visit manchestercountryclub.com.
