1ST ANNUAL ARIZONA WFP GOLF TOURNAMENT The First Annual Arizona Water For People Golf Tournament, held on June 6, 1997 at the Sheraton San Marcos Country Club was a rousing success! Over 130 golfers participated in this event, generously buying mulligans, string for putts, and raffle tickets. Over $12,000 was collected, which after expenses and prizes yielded over $6500. The event was very upbeat and got off to a busy start during registration. A delicious box lunch of croissant sandwich, chips, fruit washed down with beer or soda pop put everyone in a cheerful mood. A short windstorm followed by a brief rainstorm failed to dampen the festive mood. As the players completed their rounds, scores were tabulated and handicapped. When the last players checked in, the raffle began in earnest. Afterwards, cash prizes were handed out to each player of the foursomes for first, second. and third places. We thank all participants and sponsors for their generosity, and the Sheraton San Marcos management for helping make this such a success. Credit also is due to the following Arizona Water For People volunteers: Wick Baker, Sherri Larkin, Linda Person, Abby Myers, David Christiana, Chris Greeff, Kevin Snyder, Al Peloquin, and Luis Manriquez.
AWPCA CONFERENCE IN YUMA, AZ A Water For People booth was set up by Luis Manriquez and Al Peloquin at the 75th Annual AWPCA Conference held in Yuma, AZ on May 8-9, 1997. There was a lively flow of visitors to the booth which consisted of displays of pictures of completed projects. The AWPCA membership was very generous, purchasing T-shirts and Pima baskets. A total of $450.00 was raised.
TUCSON SUBCOMMITEE The Tucson Subcommitee is now forming. A project is already in the works, involving a study of the wastewater needs of the Sonora community of Quiriego. The report will then be presented to the town officials for possible action. For more information on the subcommittee contact Eric Ellman at: (520) 623-8832
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