December 8, 2011

Happy holidays! It is with gratitude and appreciation that I send this message. On Saturday, December 3, the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) hosted our annual Caribbean Christmas fundraiser. This terrific event was held at Mango's and raised funds to support local, all-volunteer fire companies. I am delighted to preliminarily report that more than $36,000 was raised for the brave and dedicated work of the men and women who serve the Quiet Resorts as firefighters. This gift was made possible by the many sponsors, volunteers and guests who attended the event. Thanks to our sponsors: Bethany Blues, Beach Liquors, Bethany Florist, Coastal Coffee Works, Cottage Café, Creative Resource Group, Coastal Point, DiFebo's, DiFebo's Bistro, Harpoon Hanna's, Mango's, Matteo's Restaurant, Mio Fratello, Northeast Seafood Kitchen, Off The Hook, Overture Home Electronics, Perucci's, PNC Bank, Sedona, Turquoise, The Delaware Wave, and Wilgus Associates. Thanks to event chair Karen Taylor and vice-chair, Sue Baxter and the members of their committee: Steve Alexander, Diane Comolli, Mimi Drew, Ernie Felici, Mary Franz, Denise Goehner, Kate Herrman, Jackie Inman, Jerry Kappes, Tom Lannon, Susan Lyons, Ellen Magee, Jeff Osias, Marion Parrot, Cathy Schultz, Liz Weiss, and Jean Wode. Our thanks also to the over 300 attendees who supported the event as guests, bought raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items. As a representative of the QRCF and on behalf of the dedicated board and advisory members, my thanks for this incredible broad effort staged in support of local charitable organizations.

Our good work this holiday season continues! On January 1, 2012 at 9:30 a.m., in downtown Bethany Beach, we will host the inaugural Hair of the Dog Run. The 5 and 10k run features overall and age group awards, a walk/run with your leashed dog division, and a post race party at Mango's on the Boardwalk and Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, featuring complimentary 16 Mile brews, sponsored by 16 Mile Brewing Company, Georgetown Delaware. 10k finishers will receive finisher medals. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a technical shirt and goody bag. Hair of the Dog 10k Run is $45 for pre-registered runners, $50 for day-of registrants. Hair of the Dog 5k Run is $25 for pre-registered runners, $30 for day-of registrants. Participants are encouraged to pre-register now! www.HairoftheDogRun.com The Hair of the Dog Run is presented in conjunction with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber's Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos Swim on New Year's Day at noon. Proceeds from the Hair of the Dog Run, and the Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos Swim following the Run, benefit the many groups, clubs, and organizations that are served by the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation and the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.

K. William Scott, Esq., President
Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation

2011 QRCF GOLF CLASSIC, PRESENTED BY PNC BANK, A SUCCESS!

The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) is pleased to announce that 2011 Golf Classic, presented by PNC Bank, held on June 2 was a huge success. The event was held at beautiful Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club in Dagsboro. More than 200 golfers and businesses supported the event and raised over $20,000. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will fund grants to local organizations and scholarships to local students in an effort to enhance the community for residents and visitors alike.

"The QRCF wishes to thank all of our sponsors for helping us host an incredible event," said QRCF board member and event co-chair Brent Poffenberger. "They came out like gang busters in support of local charities and students. The golfers had a great day, too, and we are so grateful to all of our participants."

In addition to PNC Bank, other major tournament sponsors included: Harris Teeter, AJ Financial Futures, All States Construction, Bank of Ocean City, Bayville Package Store, Beach Liquors, Boulevard Ford, Coastal Point, Cottage Cafe, Creative Resource Group, The Delaware Wave, Leslie Kopp, Masterjack, Pepsi, Prosperity Mortgage, Ruddo's Golf, Scott & Shuman, Sharp Energy, Standard Distributors, Sunny Day Magazine. There were 40 other sponsors, as well, who added to the esprit de corps.
Thanks also to the committee: chair, Brent Poffenberger, co chair, Cheryl Wisbrock, and committee members Diane Comolli, Ernie Felici, Mary Szlasa Franz, Tom Lannon, Frank Morris, Pat Purdum, and Billy Scott.