6th Annual Golden Boot Classic 2011

Below is a list of some of the products and services donated for the 6th Annual Golden Boot Classic charity golf scramble held in August 2011. We would like to thank everyone in attendance, as well as all of our generous donors:

Products

A Night on the Town Package. Includes 2 tickets to Circle Theatre’s “Ain’t Misbehavin,” a $70 gift certificate to any Gilmore Restaurant, and a $30 gift certificate to Crescent Street Floral. Donor: SME Toolkit Global, Latin America, and West Africa regions. Free advice for developing countries and emerging markets on starting a business, pricing strategies, business plans, and more. Also in Spanish (plan de negocios, finanzas, mercadeo), and French (plan d’affaires, comptabilité, gestion des ressources humaines).
Golf Package. Includes an auto return putting mat, Golf Michigan 2 for 1 playbook, and a men’s Nike golf shirt (size L). Donors: Dynamic Conveyor, Muskegon, MI, manufacturers of reconfigurable conveyors for parts and material handling. Valley City Linen, providing linen, uniform, and facility rental for the health care, restaurant, and hospitality industries in Michigan.
Peanut Butter Basket. Smooth and crunchy varieties of Cream-Nut All Natural Peanut Butter and Sweet Ella’s Organic Peanut Butter. Donor: Koeze.
Gourmet Nut Variety Basket. Colossal Cashews, Mixed Nuts with Macadamias, and Classic Mixed Nuts, each in 14 oz tins. Donor: Koeze
Barista Training Class for the Home Chef. Master barista techniques and latte art designs from an experienced trainer in this 4 hour barista training course. Treat your guests to the finest coffee concoctions, all created with your new found espresso learning talent! Donor: Midwest Barista School. One of the best coffee schools in the nation, close by in Holland Michigan.
Cling, cling, cl-cl-clang – Have fun and exercise with this Sportcraft Heritage Horseshoe Set. Includes 2 24″ solid steel stakes, 4 tournament shaped horseshoes, and carrying case. Donor: Cynthia McKean Design. One of the limited number of local metal sculpture artists, Cynthia creates steel artwork and modern art sculptures for personal and commercial display.
Wrap it Up – With everything you need for year-round gift giving, this set includes 30 hand-made all occasion cards, 4 birthday gift bags, tissue paper and tags. Donor: Orchard Harvest Candles. Check them out for all natural soy and palm wax candles, wedding unity candles, or a candle gift to wrap up with your new supplies.
Make a Statement – With this beary big and soft 53″ Plush Stuffed Bear. You’ll also make a statement with it’s donor, DeGraaf Interiors. They offer quality carpeting as plush as the bear, as well as eco-friendly cork or bamboo flooring, and more. Contact DeGraaf Interiors for your next flooring design project.
Clean it up – with the Bissell PowerEdge Pet Hard Floor Vacuum. Top rated on Amazon. Donor: HazMat Solutions, a company that provides HazMat training to prepare others to clean up our environment. Numerous types include DOT hazardous materials, certified HazWOPER training, healthcare first receiver, emergency responders, and confined space training.
Timing is Everything – This handsome Stuhrling Men’s Swiss Quartz Watch with argyle dial design and genuine french leather strap proves it. Timing is also critical for it’s donors: Materials Testing Consultants (MTC) and Mateco Drilling. MTC’s timely construction and concrete testing, geotechnical engineering services, structural testing and environmental management keep us all safe and help contractors Build with Confidence. Mateco provides groundbreaking solutions to clients with their environmental drilling services and groundwater remediation programs.
Pamper Yourself – With this Lavender Fragranced Spa Gift Set. Includes Evening Lavender Cologne, Body Wash, Lotion, and a Loofa Sponge, all perfectly packages in a spa bag, all donated by Annie Oakley.
Clean Up that Cowboy – With the new Wild West For Men Cologne collection, from Annie Oakley. This men’s gift set includes Wild West Cologne, Body Wash, Deodorizing Spray, and a Loofa Sponge.
Freshen Up Your Morning – The crisp, fresh fragrances of the Morning Dew collection from Annie Oakley will awaken your senses and the possibilities of the day. This fragrance gift set includes Morning Dew Natural Cologne and Morning Dew Body Wash.
Tour de Fragrance – Learn about the day-to-day operations of the only manufacturer and distributer of perfume in the United States by taking a tour of the Annie Oakley Perfumery! Perfumery tours at Annie Oakley allow your group of 12 people to be the first to try new products, create your own personal fragrance, and learn the history of the authentic Annie Oakley brand.
Help Loved Ones Keep their Independence – with this Taylor Super Brite LED Scale, Backyard Weather Window Thermometer, and $25 Walgreens Gift Card. The donor, SafeCall, provides more “Tools for Independence” such as a pill reminder, Carelink monitoring system, and other medical alarm products.

Hole Sponsors

Koeze – If everyone tasted Koeze Cream-Nut and Sweet Ella’s peanut butters, Michigan would soon be known for peanut butter instead of cars! Not to mention the best cashews,almonds,pistachios and classic mixed nuts around. They make great personal or business gifts too!

Promotional Items

You Can take This with You – One Travel Size Perfume from Annie Oakley. Easy to pack, and they go wherever life takes you. In various scents: Annie, Honeysuckle, Indian Musk, Morning Dew, Sunset, White Lily, Stampede, Sagebrush, Wild West, Verbena Blossom, Citrus & Honey, or Evening Lavender.
Always Keep a Spare – Set of keys, that is! Save yourself the trouble of being locked out without a spare key by redeeming a coupon good for one free key duplicate at Hoogerhyde Safe. Hoogerhyde Safe not only has professional locksmiths on hand, but can also provide you with safes for home and business, doors for vaults, and other related services to keep your belongings safe.

Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon 2011

Below is a list of some of the products and services that were donated for the Golden Pin Bowl-A-Thon in March, 2011. We would like to thank everyone in attendance, as well as all of our generous donors:

Products

12-ticket Family and Friends Perfumery Tour Pass. Donor: Annie Oakley Perfumery. Learn how perfume is created and manufactured on one of the most unique perfume studio and factory tours in Indiana.
Natural Talalay Therapeutic Pillow. Donor: Rosemont Inn. You’re invited to experience their elegant Lake Michigan resort, for one of the most romantic getaways in Michigan.
A Ping logo jacket. Donor: Valley City Linen Company. Commercial laundry services for the finest linen rentals in Michigan.
Stampede Mens After Shave Balm and Cologne Gift Set. Donor: Annie Oakley Perfumery.
32oz. jar Chocolate Covered Almonds. Donor: Koeze Direct. These rich milk chocolate covered almonds are the ultimate in gourmet chocolate candy.
Set of contemporary matching Mirah vases. Donor: Alexis Designs – Contemporary home furnishings and decor. Check out a unique floor candle holder, contemporary wall art and more.
Citrus and Honey Perfume, Shampoo and Conditioner Fragrance Gift Set. Donor: Annie Oakley Perfumery.
19.5oz. jar Milk Chocolate Pecan Puddles. Donor: Koeze Gourmet Nuts and Chocolates. You’ll delight your tastebuds with these extraordinary chocolate turtles.
Gift Certificate off store purchase or service. Donor: Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock, for serious business or home security safes, Also professional locksmith services in Grand Rapids.
20 oz jar of Colossal Cashews. Donor: Koeze. These jumbo cashews have earned the title of most popular cashew nuts for both personal and business gifts.

Lane Sponsors

BloomIQ.com is a free gardening resource on fragrant plants, hummingbird flowers and so much more for your garden.
DeGraaf Interiors offers quality flooring, eco-friendly cork floors and is the best carpet store in Grand Rapids.
Dynamic Conveyor designs and builds lightweight, portable conveyors and modular conveyor systems for parts filling and manufacturing applications.
Dynamic Edge, Inc. is an Ann Arbor-based IT company offering excellent computer service for the past 10 years.
Lumichron designs and manufactures commercial outdoor clocks, large tower clocks, and municipal building clocks, right here in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Materials Testing Consultants. “Build with Confidence” with MTC’s innovative construction materials testing, geotechnical services and environmental consulting.
Michigan Office Solutions helps companies in Michigan save with complete office technology solutions of copiers/MFPs/Managed Print/Document Management.
Morris Builders is an award-winning home remodeling contractor serving the Grand Rapids area. Check out their creative, quality solutions for a kitchen remodel, decks and patios, family room additions and more.
Safecall. A local business providing services and devices that help maintain independence for your loved one, and peace of mind for you. Products include items such as a personal medical alarm, pill alarm, and more.
Top Of The List. An SEO firm in Grand Rapids offering Michigan SEO solutions and technology.

Other Donors

The companies and individuals below were gracious enough to donate goods and services for the benefit of those in need. Thank you to all of our donors.

Jet’s Pizza (Grand Rapids) – Graciously donating pizzas for the event
Construction Refuse Service, LLC – 15 yd, 20 yd and 30 yd containers available for your refuse removal needs.