Golf Tournament - West Virginia

The 2nd Annual CPOF / WV Golf Tournament was held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Moundsville Country Club in Moundsville, West Virginia. Registration began at 10:30 am and by tee off time at 1:30 pm 90 golfers, equipped with welcome bags and complimentary blue polo shirts, eagerly awaited the shotgun start. The tournament was held at the conclusion of the Mock Prison Riot where "Technology Meets Mayhem." This year's tournament was dedicated to the memory of Theresa Waid, Warden at Huttonsville Correctional Center until she succumbed to cancer. Theresa's daughter, Catlin Blankenship, attended the tournament and provided a memorial table for her mother.

A warm spring day with abundant sunshine and blue skies provided for an afternoon of exceptional shots, a great deal of laughter and camaraderie. It was a pleasure to have Anthony Cheng, a Correctional Officer from Hong Kong Correctional Center, participate in our Tournament. Anthony's golf skills, never-ending smile and ability to speak English fluently enabled everyone to enjoy his company. Following the game, golfers and supporters enjoyed an evening buffet. Guests included Larry Corby, National Director and Secretary of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, and Captain Steve Dizmon, CPOF National Honor Guard Commander, along with Jim Rubenstein, Commissioner of Corrections; Dale Humphreys, Director, Division of Juvenile Services; and Terry L. Miller, Executive Director, West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority.

During the buffet, awards and ribbons were given to the winners, and plaques were presented to our many generous sponsors. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO ALL! The evening came to a close with a 50/50 drawing, many door prize drawings and a silent auction.

I want to say a big "thank you" to everyone who helped make our 2nd Annual golf tournament a success. Special thanks to Robbie Farquhar, Wendy Baur and Susan Satterlee of our CPOF family; to Terry Rusin, President and CEO of PSIMED; and to the following volunteers: Anne Thomas, Jennifer Ballard, Tim Harper, Mike Wagoner, Wilson Shank, Amanda Anderson, Jodi Keller, Terry Snyder, Karen Salvino, Ryan Blake, Bill Davidson, Sue Davidson, and Nancy Bryant. I would also like to thank Lori Nohe, Warden at Lakin Correctional Complex; Evelyn Seifert, Warden at Northern Correctional Facility; Adrian Hoke, Warden at Huttonsville Correctional Center; Bill Fox, Warden at St. Marys Correctional Center, and Pat Mirandy, Associate Warden – Programs at St. Marys Correctional Center. Also, special contributions were made by Prison Industries at the following facilities: Lakin Correctional Complex, St. Marys Correctional Center, Northern Correctional Facility, Huttonsville Correctional Center and Mt. Olive Correctional Complex.

Thanks again,

Ray Wagoner

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