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Glorious Summer Day Favors IREM 33rd Annual Golf Outing & Silent Auction August 5 Successful Silent Auction Raises Funds for LYDIA Home

photos courtesy of:  Candace Johnson
Sponsored by:  JC Restoration
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A glorious summer day filled with warm breezes, sunshine and billowy clouds was the setting for the 33rd Annual IREM Chicago Golf Outing and Silent Auction August 5 at the Kemper Lakes Golf Club.

IREM Chicago members, Industry Partners and guests were among the 144 golfers who participated this year. After a shotgun start, foursomes took on the challenging course located northwest of Chicago.

Following rounds golf, participants enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner, beverages and camaraderie in the Kemper Lakes clubhouse.

Those on hand were able to bid on a wide range of items – from autographed sports memorabilia and electronics to tickets and artwork – as part of the Silent Auction held to benefit IREM Chicago’s official charity for 2019. This year, more than $7,700 was raised for LYDIA Home, a Chicago non-profit organization that helps children in foster care.

The popular annual summer event was managed by the Chapter Annual Golf Outing Committee and included the Vendor Showcase, which allowed attendees an opportunity to meet with Industry Partner representatives in a relaxed setting.

Many thanks to the more than 30 IREM Chicago Industry Partners who sponsored the 2019 Golf Outing.

The 2019 IREM Chicago Executive Council – President Kris Haskins, CPM®, President-Elect Angela Aeschliman, CPM®, Secretary Steve Schimmel, CPM®, and Secretary Colleen Needham, CPM® -- participated in the event. And, past presidents Nick Helmer, CPM® and June McCrory, CPM® also were on hand.

The world-class Kemper Lakes Golf Club in northwest suburban Kildeer again provided a beautiful and tranquil setting for a round of golf, as well as opportunities to cultivate new business connections.

While out on the links, golfers competed for prizes and bragging rights. Here are winners in various categories:

• 1st Place Member – Woman: Katelin Dorsey, CPM®
• 1st Place Member – Men: John Santoro, CPM®
• 1st Place Non-Member – Woman: Bridget Manderino
• 1st Place Non-Member – Men: Paul Brownless
• Closest to the Pin 2nd Shot – Derek Wilkinson, Sponsored by Sound Incorporated
• Closest to the Pin – John Santoro, Sponsored by XFINITY
• Longest Putt/Women – Dian Helfgot, Sponsored by Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
• Closest to the Pin/Men – Matt Novak, Sponsored by SERVPRO Extreme Response Team
• Closest to the Line – Jeff June, Sponsored by Kastle Systems
• Longest Drive/Women – Kristen Alessi, Sponsored by Landscape Concepts Management
• Closest to the Line – John Santoro, Sponsored by Brouwer Brothers
• Closest to the Pin/2nd Shot – Bob Bertog, Sponsored by Chicago Floors
• Closest to the Pin/Women – Katelin Dorsey, Sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Services
• Longest Drive/Men – Joel Garson, Moore Landscape, LLC
• Closest to the Pin/Men or Women – Paul Brownlee, Sponsored by United States Fire Protection Alliance
• Longest Putt/Men – Jim Fadellin, Sponsored by Weathershield