Annual SQSPCA Golf Tournament Weekend Tees Off August 11-13
COOPERSTOWN
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking golfers and community supporters for its Robert B. Schlather SQSPCA Golf Tournament held at the Otsego Golf Club the weekend of August 11-13.
This annual fundraiser commemorates longtime SQSPCA friend and avid golfer, Bob Schlather. SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes said, “We are grateful for Bob’s commitment to animal welfare and his encouragement of the shelter and the work we do in the community. He is missed by all who had the great fortune to know him.”
Players register ahead on the shelter’s website at sqspca.org and then call OGC at 607-547-9290 to select the tee time that works for them. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. Standard registration is $60.00 per person and includes green fees for 18 holes, a cart, and goodie bag (while supplies last). Registration Plus Care covers the standard registration with an additional donation to benefit animal care at the shelter, including rescue and surrender services, medical treatment, shelter and residential services, and adoption counseling. There are four Plus Care levels ranging from $200.00-$500.00 for one to four golfers.
“We are including Registration Plus Care options this year to provide opportunities for giving that extend beyond the cost of play,” said Haynes. “Every dollar raised supports the care of animals. As of today, we have provided care for 867 animals this year. On any given day, we care for 100 animals either on site at the shelter, with our foster families, at Petco in Oneonta, or, in the case of our larger rescues such as horses and other farm animals, at offsite facilities through our Farm Friends Network or partners in the Otsego County Animal Cruelty Task Force. Every animal, whether onsite or offsite, is fully supported by the shelter. All food, medical care and equipment needs are provided by the shelter.”
Golf add-ons of a mulligan or miracle putt are available when registering for $10.00 each. A new feature is a Casino Hole, wherein a golfer can place a cash bet on holes 9 and 18 and, if they make a hole-in-one, they win the accumulated cash. Golfers who play 18 holes can turn their score card in to the pro shop at the end of play to determine the low gross male and female winners.
For those interested in the fundraiser but who are unable to join SQSPCA at the golf course, there are other ways to participate. Gifts in lieu of attendance or personalized donations honoring beloved pets can be made through the registration page. Pets’ names will be included on SQSPCA’s tribute board displayed at the golf club throughout the event. Scorecard, golf cart, and hole sponsorship opportunities are available and can be arranged by contacting Sarah Wilcox at (607) 547-8111, extension 106, or swilcox@sqspca.org.
Haynes added, “We are truly grateful for every single contribution. The shelter and its services are here because of the community coming together in support of vulnerable animals in our region. Together, we make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Thank you for joining us in our mission.”
In operation since 1917, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a 501c3 charitable organization committed to caring for homeless, surrendered, and seized companion animals and finding them loving, forever homes.
The shelter is located at 5082-5088 State Highway 28, just south of the Village of Cooperstown. For more information or to donate, visit www.sqspca.org
