The Belleville Chamber of Commerce was pleased to see Gleaners Foodbank take home almost $12,500 as their share from the BCC’s 2024 Annual Golf Tournament.

The concept of partnering with a member non-profit came from the generous suggestion to share the date with CrimeStoppers Quinte when the Chamber’s September date was rained out back in 2021 and their tournament was scheduled for the following week – with room for more golfers.  The last-minute joint venture was a great success and supported both organizations, the sponsors and the participants with a wonderful event and proved that it could work.  After two years with CrimeStoppers Quinte, the Chamber opened applications for all their charity members to step in for a new two-year partnership.  Gleaners volunteers were keen to try a golf tournament and working together for the 2023 and 2024 events was a wonderful experience for both. 

CEO Jill Raycroft commented “We are always looking for ways to help our charity/non-profit members because we understand they are looking for fundraising support. It has been such a pleasure to work with them the past couple of years.”

In order to keep the process open and transparent, the tournament partnership is a two-year commitment.

Each organization can generate their own revenue through sponsorships and split the proceeds of all prize/auction/raffle contributions.  The collaboration between the two organizations generates some amazing prizes.  Administration of the event is managed by the Chamber so it is an ideal way for a volunteer committee or group unfamiliar with hosting golf tournaments to decide if it is a good fit for their organization.

Please complete the form using the link below to express your interest in partnering.  The form will be available until January 30th to charity members for the 2025/2026 tournament schedule.   

CLICK HERE to complete form.

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The Belleville Chamber of Commerce held its 53rd Annual Golf Tournament, in partnership with, for the second consecutive year, Gleaners Food Bank in Belleville on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at Trillium Wood Golf Club, with presenting sponsor, Elexicon Energy.  

We had a SOLD OUT tournament with 144 golfers as of the August long weekend, but due to some health reasons, we had a few cancellations and ended up with 138 people on the links.  

Despite the off-and-on rain throughout the day, spirits remained high as the golf course buzzed with activity. Tents, snacks, and beverages dotted the landscape, while golf celebrity Todd Keirstead wowed each foursome with trick shots and playful banter. A big thank you to the businesses that welcomed golfers at each hole. With the collective support of everyone, Gleaners successfully filled a van with non-perishable food items, along with raising additional funds from the raffle and silent auction.

Despite the off-and-on rain throughout the day, spirits remained high as the golf course buzzed with activity. Tents, snacks, and beverages dotted the landscape, while golf celebrity Todd Keirstead wowed each foursome with trick shots and playful banter. A big thank you to the businesses that welcomed golfers at each hole. With the collective support of everyone, Gleaners successfully filled a van with non-perishable food items, along with raising additional funds from the raffle and silent auction.

As it turned out, we definitely had a mixup with the winning scores with TWO TEAMS scoring -14.  The foursome from Hanon Systems, defending their 2023 title, as well as the Rushnell Family Services team.  We apologize for the confusion and hope to see both teams back next year.  The most honest score (the highest) was held by Wallis Law. 

A huge thanks goes out to all of our signature and hole sponsors, as well as the many, many businesses who generously donated items and services to help raise funds for the Chamber and for Gleaners.

Thanks to Sebastian King who kindly shared Photos from the day.  Check out the link below.  
https://kingsphotography10.pixieset.com/sept6thtournament/

Check out team photos at this link.

Thank you to these businesses for their support of the Belleville Chamber and Gleaners!
CONDOR Presenting Sponsor: 
Elexicon Energy
ALBATROSS Sponsors: 
Integrity Investigative Solutions
Hanon Systems Canada
McDougall Insurance & Financial
BIRDIE Sponsors:
Baldwin Electric
Brand Electric
Canadian Tire - Belleville
MicroAge

A special thank you to Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board for treating us all to amazing beverages from Meyers Creek Brewing Company; to Maple Dale Cheese Co. for their generous donation of cheese curds for every golfer and to Canadian Tire – Belleville for the sleeve of golf balls to start with. 

Putting Contest, Hole Sponsors, Hole-In-One Providers, and donors to the SWAG, prize table, raffle and silent auction:

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all those who contributed through their play, their engagement, volunteer efforts and donations.  It is through the support of our members that we are able to continue the work of the Chamber.  You make a difference day after day.   Thank you.