25^th Anniversary Results

Monique Dudley Memorial Golf Tournament

Sunday, June 29, 2008

 (104 Players)

Tournament Winners

In memory of Monique Dudley the team with 1^st net from the tournament field is chosen as the overall winners. This year the honor goes to Carol Troup and Betty Larsen of Orleans.

Prize Holes

Longest Drive (Handicap of 0 – 25)                    Donna Bennett of Massachusetts

Longest Drive (Handicap of 26 & up)             Deb Smith of Massachusetts

Closest to the Pin (All Handicaps)                  Marianne Christian of Orleans      (15 inches)

One hundred and four golfers wearing pink descended on Orleans Country Club Sunday, June 29th for the 25th anniversary of the Annual Monique Dudley Memorial Golf Tournament. Five thousand dollars was raised for the Vermont Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Despite a very unfavorable weather forecast, it turned out to be a spectacular day!

There were over 70 donated silent auction prizes and sponsorships, with all proceeds from the tournament going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in memory of Monique. The pink ribbon sponsors; Ethan Allen, Orleans division; Collette Plumbing and Heating; Jay Peak and Bob and Mary Ann Silvester provided five great items for the auction. The Ethan Allen chest, vent free gas fireplace, luxurious golf bag and 4 rounds of golf at Jay Peak brought in $1000. The Tee Off Restaurant staff; Angel Wright, Chelsey and Shelly Abbott, Gigi Poginy and Carlene Lanoue also donated their tips in honor of this special anniversary year.

Monique's son, Jonathan Pike Dudley was here to drive for the "11th Hole Advantage" which raised an additional $522. Jonathan now resides in Greensboro, North Carolina and is currently directing a youth golf foundation while playing professional golf part time. The foundation creates golf opportunities for kids from 6 to 17 years of age. Daniel Belanger, Monique's brother, initiated a challenge to the field to allow his nephew Jonathan to shave his head in a show of support for cancer patients and their loved ones. This raised an additional $200 towards the tournament final donation amount.

The beautiful commemorative granite plaque in memory of Monique Rose Belanger Dudley presented last year by Daniel Belanger now has all the yearly tournament winners engraved. The plaque is prominently placed at Orleans Country Club in the entranceway thanks to Huz Joseph who designed and built an attractive supporting shelf to protect it.

Special recognition goes to Bob and Mary Ann Silvester, OCC's golf pro and his wife for their tremendous support and for the valuable help from Charlie Ginnett and Frank Coulter. Greg Bean, superintendent, along with Rick Hoyt, assistant superintendent, and the greens crew made sure there was a competitive golf course in pristine condition. Jane Horton, and the landscaping crew worked long hours beautifying the gardens and provided many beautiful perennial floral arrangements around the course and clubhouse. Additionally, Rose Harper hung up new shades on the porch in time for this exceptional day. Memphremagog Press designed a banner and distinctive anniversary tee block markers. Missy Dever from Competitive Computing out of Colchester updated all of our sponsor signs. Angel Wright and her professional staff of the Tee Off Restaurant set up a beautiful dining room and provided the players with a delicious luncheon. Centerpieces of pink annuals decorated the tables along with birdhouse table card holders. Mary Ann Silvester worked with the committee to obtain table favors, pink golf towels commemorating the 25th anniversary. In addition, Daniel Belanger, Brad and Jonathan Dudley donated 25th anniversary magnets with the OCC logo and pink ribbon. Each participant also received a vitamin E stick from Rozelle private label cosmetics and Huz Joseph. Cori Shimko and Jonathan Dudley provided a delightful slide show of the day's happenings during the luncheon.