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Chip! for Teeth Raises $53,000 for DFO
The fifth annual Chip! for Teeth Golf tournament was held on Friday May, 29th at the Riverside Golf & Country Club and 25 teams of golfers helped raise over $53,000 for The Dental Foundation of Oregon.
Photo L-R: Julie Eggen, Karleanne Rogers, Linda Haglund, Ann Wylam
Julie Eggen, Karleanne Rogers, Linda Haglund, and Ann Wylam pictured above took first place for the low net score, becoming the first women’s team to win the Chip! for Teeth golf tournament. Way to go ladies!
Participants enjoyed breakfast, sponsored by Willamette Dental and warmed up their “sticks” at the Chip Driving Range, sponsored by Columbia Community Bank. Following play on the course, everyone enjoyed hamburgers and chicken at the luncheon and awards ceremony, generously sponsored by ODS.
“Given the tough economy we were delighted with the turnout and support from our players and sponsors,” said DFO board president, Dr. Patrick Nearing. “Everyone had a great time and the funds raised here today will help us serve more low-income children with free dental care.”
Over $7,500 in prizes, generously donated by companies and individuals, were presented to players and raffle holders during the luncheon. Linda Haglund won the $1,000 KP competition, sponsored by Consani Seims, as well as the Women’s Long Drive. (I want her on my team next year!)
Dr. Ken Berg, Pat Berg, Ralph Johnson and Dr. Ron Nakata
Dr. Ken Berg, Pat Berg, Ralph Johnson and Dr. Ron Nakata pictured here, took first place for the low gross score. Congratulations men. Thanks to all our sponsors and players for another great year!
See The Chip! for Teeth Sponsors and Players List
The sixth annual Chip! for Teeth Golf tournament will be held on Friday May, 21, 2010 at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora, Oregon. Join us in 2010 for this fun event!
Friend of the Foundation AwardsThe DFO presented three awards to key strategic partners at the Oregon Dental Conference on April 3, 2009, at the Oregon Convention Center. Dr. Patrick Nearing, D.M.D. and president of the board of the DFO, presented the DFO Friend of the Foundation Award to Mr. Maurice Hicks, president of OEA Choice Trust board of directors, and Dr. David Howerton, D.M.D., board member of ODS. The award recognizes their support and unique partnership on the Tooth Taxi mobile dental van.
Mr. Maurice Hicks receives award from Dr. Patrick Nearing
The DFO also recognized the Oregon Dental Association for its continued support of foundation programs, including the Tooth Taxi, and for providing valuable in-kind services. Dr. Jim Catt, D.M.D. and president of the ODA Board of Trustees, received the award on behalf of the association.
Dr. David Howerton receives award from Dr. Patrick Nearing
HAPPY RAFFLE WINNER - Dr. Katherine Nguyen, D.M.D
Dr. Katherine Nguyen, D.M.D. of Beaverton was the lucky winner of the bright yellow, eco-friendly Smart Car raffled off at the Oregon Dental Conference on April 4th. Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to all who participated.
The car raffle and Wall of Wine raised over $34,000 for the dental foundation during the Oregon Dental Conference in April. Our thanks to everyone who donated wine this year. See the list of Wall of Wine Donors. Jodi Loper from the Salem Boys & Girls Club dental program was the lucky individual to receive the award winning 2005 Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir, generously donated by Oak Knoll Winery. Dr Fred Bremner, D.M.D. won the private tour and tasting for 6 at the Dobbes Family Estate. Special thanks to Charles Hesson, retail sales manager from Dobbes Family Estate, who presented the prize to the DFO and volunteered both days at the conference to assist with the Wall of Wine.