Golfers and Sponsors Needed for Bello Machre’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament

PRESS RELEASE

Date: August 14, 2012

Contact: Tracy Lynott – Director, Development
443.702.3016 email: tlynott@bellomachre.org

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND: Bello Machre is looking for golfers and sponsors to participate in its 28th Annual Golf Tournament to be held Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Queenstown Harbor, Queenstown, Maryland, benefiting children and adults with developmental disabilities. Easy online information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities are available at bellomachre.org/golf-tournament/. Dr. Robert Ireland, President and CEO of Bello Machre, stated, “We sincerely appreciate the support of our friends in the community who continually come out and support this great tournament.”

Bello Machre salutes its Presenting Sponsor, Gordon Mumpower, President of Commercial Insurance Managers, who donated $10,000. Gordon, who has sponsored this tournament for over 18 years, commented, “I feel honored to be associated and support such a wonderful organization and event.”

Commercial Insurance Managers, located in Elkridge, Maryland, has been serving businesses in the Mid-Atlantic area since 1989 specializing in insurance programs for non-profit human service agencies. As a local, independent insurance agency, Commercial Insurance Managers offers a wide range of products including property, liability, professional, workers compensation, medical, and group life and disability insurances. Gordon Mumpower has over 30 years of experience in the industry, holds a master’s of business administration; is a chartered property and casualty underwriter; and is a licensed broker, agent, and adviser

Sponsorships include Platinum Sponsors – $7,500; Gold Sponsors – $5,000; Silver Sponsors – $2,500; Bronze Sponsors – $1,000; Beverage Hole Sponsor – $750; and Tee/Green Sponsors – $250.

Bello Machre anticipates over 100 golfers to participate in a Captain’s Choice. The tournament fee per golfer is $175.00. In addition, golfers will enjoy a wonderful silent auction, the famous Sausage Stop at the 9th hole, and a chance to win a hole-in-one prize of $25,000.

Bello Machre, founded in 1972, means Home of My Heart in Gaelic. It is a non-profit organization in Anne Arundel Country, Maryland that provides homes and support to children, teens, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to enrich the lives of those served through loving care, guidance, and opportunity so that they can live life to its fullest. Many of the people served live in its 54 community homes located throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Bello Machre also provides help and support to hundreds of children and adults in their own homes. The Ray of Hope Program offers assistance with expenses such as specialized summer camp, physical therapy, and adaptive equipment. Trained and caring staff also provides residential respite care, in your home or ours, during family hospitalizations, emergencies, and vacations—24-hours a day – seven days a week. Bello Machre is there to help with whatever is needed, empowering people with developmental disabilities to live life to its fullest.

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