VERO BEACH — Nearly $9,100 was netted at the Indian River Habitat for Humanity’s Seventh Annual Bowl to Build Tournament on Oct. 13 at Vero Bowl, as 105 bowlers on 21 teams vied for prizes, fun, and a very good cause.
In the seven years the tournament has taken place, some $55,515 has been raised to benefit Habitat’s Scholarship Education Program.
Long time Habitat volunteer David Taylor chaired the Bowl to Build committee, with volunteer Kimberly Keithahn, staff, and youth from the Habitat Prep Club providing support on the day of the event.
Winners included: Most improved player: Mike Burke of team Alley Oops (sponsored by Larry Landsman, MD)
Best overall individual score: Chad Petroski, team Alley Oops
Best overall team score: Heritage Rollers: Gene Griffin, Richard Hutchinson, Don Shield, Bill Shield, Bob Twomey
Best team high fives: Bridgevine: Lori VanRoekel, Shel Lightman, Eve Mrozowski, Jehane Myers, Gwen Perrotti
Beat team celebration: Girard Equipment, Inc.: Neil Barot, Tim Girard, Darrell Holloway, Don Jellie, Karsten McMorris
Funniest bowling form: Eric Acosta of No Plane No Gain (sponsored by Piper)
Sponsors included:
Presenting sponsor: Girard Equipment, Inc.
T-Shirt sponsor: The Crockett Insurance Group
Lane sponsors: Float-On Trailers, Elite Title of the Treasure Coast, Inc., Schacht Groves, The UPS Store #3214, MBV Engineering, Frank E. Alexander, Jr. & Associates, 1st United Bank, Barker Electric, Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc., Cathco, Trusted Insurance Professionals, LLC, The Rosato Plastic Surgery Center, Rock Solid Roofing, Inc., Piper Aircraft, Inc., PDC Drywall Contractors, Inc., ABCO Garage Door Co., Inc., Otherside Services, Beverage Truck Pros, GR Miller Interior Designs, and Masteller Moler Reed & Taylor.
Habitat’s Scholarship Education Program provides support for Habitat homeowners and their children who wish to further their education. The program also provides education based after school care and summer camp opportunities for Habitat children.
Habitat believes that education is a key to eliminating the need for second generation Habitat homeowners.
For further information about the scholarship program, please contact Debbie Meeker at (772) 562-9860 ext. 232.
