The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America will be holding its 24
th Annual Moby Dick Scouting Golf Classic Monday, July 20. The event will take place at Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
For over two decades, the tournament has successfully raised over $391,000 for Scouting programs in Southeastern New England. Proceeds from the golf tournament will help to provide leadership development programs for the youth in Southeastern New England.
This years title sponsor, St. Annes Credit Union, is a longtime supporter of Scouting, with its retired CEO, Jack Ledwidge, being the tournaments founder and Honorary Chairman. Additional sponsors include AAA Northeast, Fiserv and Gold N Things.
"The Narragansett Council would like to welcome old and new sponsors to our annual Golf Classic," said John Mosby, Scout Executive/CEO of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America. "Come enjoy a scenic round of golf while supporting our Scouting youth who are the future leaders of our Community."
"The Narragansett Council has a longstanding tradition of providing beneficial programs to the youth of our communities. These programs provide Scouts with key character building exercises and lifelong benefits," said Jack Ledwidge, Vice Chairman of the Board at St. Annes Credit Union and former CEO/President.
Proceeds in the past have been responsible for building numerous Scout programs in Southeastern New England.
"Leadership, teamwork, and integrity are key skills taught through Scouting," added Mosby. "Because of successful events like this tournament, we have had the opportunity to improve past programs and look forward to continuing that cycle upwards."
To register as a foursome, single entry or for sponsorship opportunities, visit:
http://www.narragansettbsa.org/golf
About the Narragansett Council: The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of Americas mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The Narragansett Council offers a program for boys and young men ages 6 to 21 and young women ages 14 to 21, serving nearly 12,000 in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. For more information, please log on to
www.narragansettbsa.org
About St. Annes Credit Union: People have looked to St. Annes Credit Union for over 79 years as a sound, safe place for the best in checking, savings, investment and retirement accounts. With 8 branches and a wide selection of home financing programs, St. Annes Credit Union is the Number One Credit Union Mortgage Lender in Bristol County! They are also a leader in consumer loans more and more people are looking to them for the money they need for new and used cars, trucks and vans, higher education, major purchases, home improvements and more. St. Annes is a local financial institution with deep roots in the area and sincerely care about their members who are also their owners. For more information, please log on to
http://www.stannes.com
