The team comprised of players from DBi Services with team members Bob Gorski, Randy Kurzinsky, Neal DeAngelo, III and Bobby Hillibush took the Chamber’s Championship flight award during the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce 51st Annual Golf Tournament held Thursday, August 16th at Moutain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville.

150 golfers took part in the tournament which featured trophies, prizes and awards valued at over $15,000.00.

Other winners in the tournament were: First Flight Winners representing Pete Keselicka State Farm included Pete Keselicka, John Woodring, Pete Koval and George Leitner. Second Flight Winners representing Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton included Raymond Bernadi, Michele Roberts, Jon Morell and Joe Goeck. Closest to the Pin was won by Bill Davison golfing with Innotek Computer Consulting. Closest to the Pin 2nd Shot on the Green was won by Jon Morell golfing with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton. Women’s Longest Drive award was won by Susanne Cerone golfing with Lackawanna College and the Men’s Longest Drive award was won by Adam Korinchock golfing with T. Verrastro Beer Distributor. Rocco Colangelo Jr. sponsored the trophies for the winners and special competitions in honor of his father Rocco Colangelo, Sr. A cash prize was given to Andy Zubko who golfed with Eye Care Specialists who putted his way to the final $5000 putt attempt.

 

Corporate sponsors for the tournament include: Hospitality Tent, American Eagle Outfitters Hazleton; Cocktail Hour, Harry’s U Pull It; Golf Cart, BB&T Bank; Beverage Cart, DBi Services, Karchner Logistics, First National Bank and OneGroup Dryfoos Insurance/Community Bank, N.A./OneGroup Dryfoos Insurance; Gift Sponsor, Lehigh Valley Hospital –Hazleton; $5000 Putting Contest, CAN DO, Inc; Continental Breakfast, Unique Paving Materials; Breakfast Beverage Sponsor, Web.com; Trophy Sponsor, Rocco Colangelo, Jr. in honor of his father, Rocco Colangelo; Dinner Sponsor, ChamberChoice/On Demand Energy.

Businesses who participated in the on-course business exposition included: Residence Inn/Hampton Inn/Faifield Inn, Sand Springs Country Club/Edgewood by Sand Springs, ServPro of Dallas/Hazleton/Lake Harmony, Shenandoah Senior Living Community/Hometown Senior Living, Barry Isett Associates, MassMutual Eastern PA, Len Mudlock State Farm Agent, Eye Care Specialists, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton, Providence Place Senior Living, Mohegan Sun Arena @ Casey Plaza, Best Cigar Prices and Edward Jones

Sign at tee sponsors include: Altadis USA, Geisinger, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lackawanna College Hazleton Center, Luzerne Bank, MMI Preparatory School, Precision Design, StateFarm - Peter A. Keselicka, Suburban Propane, The Seach Law Offices, Workforce Resources.

In-Kind sponsors include: Citterio USA Corp, Giant Food Store, The Hershey Company and T. Verrastro Beer Distributor.

This event was initiated in 1968 as a way of providing a setting in which members of the business community could relax and network.

Pictured in the photo far right is Pat Verrastro, T. Verrastro Beer Distributor, Chamber Golf Chairman, along with championship flight winners from DBi Services, Bob Gorski, Bobby Hillibush, Neal DeAngelo, III and Randy Zurzinsky and Chamber Vice President of Marketing and Tournament Director, Leann Fallabel.