Mattawa General Hospital Charity Golf Website

5th and Final Tournament (2007) - Simply Stupendous!

A score of 62 (-12) was the winning total for The Tree Choppers, otherwise know as Janveaux Forest Products. The team consisted of Roly Ribout, Cory Lacelle, Wayne Chaput & Gaeten Asselin playing their first Mattawa Hospital Charity Golf Classic.

An unprecedented, yet spectacular day made the 5th and final CEDA Reactor and Bondfield Construction Mattawa Hospital Charity Golf Classic a resounding hit once more. With Jeff Hutcheson and Scott Clark providing continuous entertainment during the FUNky Cruise, right through the golf day and auction. Over $63,000 was raised this year bringing our total for the five years to over $207,000! Unbelielable!

2007 Champions...		The Tree Choppers
Trophy presented by Wayne Fitzmaurice of CEDA Reactor, Mattawa

From the moment the flotilla of pontoon boats (13 in total donated by various Lake Champlain residents) set off down the historic waterway to the final moment of the golfing banquet the atmosphere was full of fun. Jeff Hutcheson and Scott Clark were amazing in their quick witted repartee. Jeff fulfilled his promise to attend the tourney from last year when, due to unforeseen family circumstances, he was unable to make the event. He managed to pay a visit to the new site of the Mattawa General Hospital building and also he made a few people happy at the existing site by paying a quick visit, along with getting the insight of what we have been trying to achieve with this venture.

The cruise to L'Auberge des Pionniers proved once more that Mattawa has some of the most beautiful scenery for people to enjoy along with a fabulous welcome from Anne & Rick and their wonderful buffet.

The incredible cooking talents of Brigitte & Paul Duhaime prepared succulent ribs and chicken skewers, provided by Algonquin Nursing Home, and gorgeous salads, provided by Mattawa General Hospital. The evening BBQ was held at the lakeside home of gracious hosts Linda and Barry McConomy. Well over 120 people enjoyed this great evening as a lead up to the golf tournament. Providing the entertainment was Bev Bell of The Moon Cafe (Mattawa) and Brittany Whalley (Mattawa) who both had the audience enthralled. So much so that Jeff Hutcheson decided to take them out again on the pontoons afterwards to sing for him and few late nighters!

Golf on the Wednesday started with breakfast, provided by Mattawa General Hospital and the Algonquin Nursing Home, providing participants a chance to recant tales of the previous evening's entertainment. Under the direction of CPGA professional, Jeff Mancini (North Bay G & CC Director of Golf) his 3 assistants Dave Byers, Matt & Boo kept the pace and quality of the tourney superb. Various games were played including longest drive, closest to the hole, skins and ball tossing. Coming in a close 2nd again this year, with a -11, were the foursome of Paul Swindle, JC Belanger, Gary Lacelle & Dillon McGee - The Mattawa Mights.

Again we had the great pleasure of having Nipissing MPP, Monique Smith return to play. She has been a staunch supporter of this event and we appreciate that. This year proved special as we had a Liberal & Conservative team playing and providing their support. Players included Hon. Mauril Belanger (MP for Varnier, Ottawa), Norm Miller (MPP for Parry Sound/Muskoka), Bob Wood (former MP Nipissing), Al McDonald (former MPP Nipissing) and Bill Vrebosch (conservative candidate for Nipissing)

Friendly Rivalry...
The Liberal Linksters		V		Billy and The Caucus

Other notaries included Mayor Dean Backer (Mattawa), Mayor Bob Corriveau (Papineau-Cameron) along with our 2 Gold Sponsors Wayne Fitzmaurice (CEDA Reactor) and Ralph Aquino (Bondfield Construction) Thank you for the incredible support!

A sumptuous prime rib meal, under the skillful direction of Jim Russell of All Ocassions Catering, was followed by an unparalleled auction, courtesy of the new comedy act of Jeff Hutcheson & Scott Clark! An amazing $26,000 was gently extracted from the more than willing audience including a telephone bid from Guy Moison in Edmunston to purchase the Clermont Duval original! The beautiful tables for the banquet were designed by Debbie Wilkins with a native feel this year, in that every participant received their very own named Inukshuk - to help them with their life journey.

Many of our players and guests traveled from all over the country once again to participate in this worthwhile cause for which we are eternally grateful. Thank you!

Jeff Hutcheson brought the house down with his comedy act along with Scott Clark during the auction !
2007 Teams... (Click on thumbnails below for larger images...)









Evening Auction & Fun... (Click on thumbnails below for larger images...)






Clermont Duval's Original painting "5+ Golf"
Tuesday's FUNky Pontoon Fun... (Click on thumbnails below for larger images...)

Thank you to Ellie Pye for a great job of the team photos!

Diane's wonderful

army of volunteers

Thank you to all the Sponsors, Honoured Guests and Players who made this day another amazing experience. A Special thank you to Diane McGee and her team of volunteers for the day and the young volunteers from MAYGA.