Golfing in the Streets? Jim and Randy's 4th Annual South Side Summer Open

On Saturday June 19, 2010 WDVE and BUD LIGHT sponsored the 4th Annual (Jim and Randy’s) South Side Summer Open. The morning began with a 10:00 am registration at the Double Wide with a live band, Gene the Werewolf getting the golfers motivated. This one day event comprised of foursomes who traveled the South Side to shoot rounds of golf at 14 different establishments. The holes that were designed by each location proved to be unique, challenging and creative. This was the first year we completely sold out of with over 150 teams registered for the event. The evening concluded at Mullen’s, where prizes were awarded, for the best score at each hole, by WDVE’s own Jim Krenn, and Randy Bauman. Pictures from the event can be found in our Scrapbook section.

UCP/CLASS is extremely appreciative of WDVE and BUD LIGHT for their sponsorship of this event. Over the past four years the South Side Summer Open has raised approximately $40,000. DVE will be receiving this year’s Benefactor Award at the 18^th Annual Community Heroes Awards Dinner to be held on Wednesday October 20, 2010 at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh.

We want to recognize the establishments who participated and the volunteers who worked tirelessly from 10:00AM – 6:30PM. The following businesses participated in this year’s event: Mullen’s, Archie’s, Folino’s, The Jaggerbush, Double Wide Grill, Tiki Lounge, Cupka’s Café II, Mario’s South Side Saloon, Lava Lounge, The Town Tavern, the Bar at 2132, Diesel, Bee Hive, and Pregame.

Lastly, the following volunteers comprised of board members, staff, family and friends who continue to add to the success of this event. Please recognize the following volunteers: Neal Lutz, Paul Martinchek, Shirlee Porro, Maggie Guzzo, Melva Gooden-Ledbetter, Jeff Ehrenreich, Donna Salovay, Bus McAnally, Kristin Durniok, Rose Weaver, Jenn Ingram, Susan Navish, Marlene O’Leary, Kevin Courtoy, Ellen Green, Bill Green, Rachel Sarabee, Tim Lasitis, Jon and Trish Hobaugh, Ryan McCarty, Shannon Snook, Joe Hanis, Bill McDowell, The entire Condeluci Family (Al, Liz, Dante, Gianna, and Santino), Zach Salopek, Tameka Snowden, Courtney Hinderliter-Mills and her friend Jeff,  Colleen Hamelly and her friend Meredith, Katherine Reim and her niece Christina Reim, Jeff Fromknecht and Anne George, Dave Brown, Linda McLellan, Manny Alexander, Emily D’Eramo, Durand Wilder  and the interns from DVE. Michelle Hines and some of her friends registered a team and experienced the event by participating this year.

Finally, Anthony Alfonsi and Mark Spagnolo from DVE deserve recognition for their planning of this event. Anthony and Mark, for the past four years, have kindly solicited all the bars, designed and ordered the t-shirts, provided the score cards, provided DVE interns to help volunteer, and advertised the event on 102.5 WDVE. UCP/CLASS has gained much recognition with DVE’s loyal fan base as a result of their continued interest in the South Side Summer Open and having the proceeds benefit our organization.

Thank you to everyone for making Jim and Randy’s 4th Annual South Side Summer Open a huge success. We hope you will participate in some capacity next year. See you on the South Side!