Educational Foundation Calls Golf Fundraiser a 'Rousing Success'

Organizers of the 2012 Manchester Township Educational Foundation Golf Outing called the fourth annual event which raised more than $19,000 a "rousing success."

The fundraiser, which brings in money to "benefit the educational experiences of Manchester Township students through donation of technology items, classroom mini-grants and more," according to foundation secretary Marge Camposano, was held in July at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood. 

Funds were raised through donations and registrations from the over 80 golfers and sponsors of the nonproft organization's event. Money is used to purchase supplies and equipment that is not covered in the school budget, Camposano said in a statement. 

During the 2011-12 school year, to purchase classroom goods such as iPads and electronic book readers. The MTEF also who graduated in 2012.

Trophies were awarded to the first and last place winning teams, and the participants with the longest drive and nearest to the pin, Camposano said. 

Organizers postponed the outing, which was originally scheduled for May 21, when thunderstorms threatened the area.

Camposano said that the organization's next endeavor is the Fall Raffle. Though still summer, tickets are available for $5. Call 732-856-8331 or email Info@mtef4kids.org for more information. 

Sponsors for the event were:

Major sponsors: Drs. Christopher and Donna Malloy of

Corporate sponsors: , Law Offices of Kenneth T. Palmer, Honda of Toms River, KST Contracting, Seaside Park Service Center, Anderson and Campbell Funeral Homes, InVision Eyecare, Wiss Accountants, OceanFirst Bank and Oliverie Funeral Home

Welcome sponors: Decision Point Systems, Ocean County Retina, RCC Retina Care Center and Dr. Lakhani

Special thanks: MTEF Golf Chairperson Jeff DeSimone, and "Friends of the Foundation" Robyn Pilcher and Lee Bruzaitis