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As one of our founding chapters, the Washington, D.C chapter has had a long history of helping Betterment support individuals and organizations. In fact, D.C. played host to Betterment’s first event, a golf tournament in 2001.
Since then, D.C.’s annual Betterment Golf Tournament has become a tradition for our members, who come from across the country to join in the weekend festivities and to raise money for a worthy cause. This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 26th at Potomac Ridge Golf Course in Waldorf, MD. In celebration of the tournament, Betterment will also host “A Night of a Million Stars” cocktail party Saturday, September 27th at Madame Tussaud’s Wax museum in DC. Please click here if you would like to join us in our 9th Annual Golf Classic!!!
In addition to our annual Golf Tournament, the D.C. chapter also organizes a Casino Night held every winter for the past three years. This fun-filled night features many loud cheers for the high-rollers, and a silent auction for those who are a little less lucky at the tables. With wonderful food, drink, music, and fun--all for a great cause--at the end of the night everyone goes home a winner!
The D.C. chapter also plays host to various other small events and happy hours throughout the year, as Betterment works to unite professionals of all ages and levels in our philanthropic mission. Some of our more recent get-togethers have taken place in popular bars located throughout the city, including: The Big Hunt, Old Ebbitt’s Grill, Tom Toms, and most recently, The Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant.
For the past 9 years, Betterment’s D.C chapter has helped many individuals and organizations, both locally and on a national scale. As we move into our 10th year with Betterment, we hope to see you at one of our many events! To learn more about this chapter’s recipients, please click on their individual links listed below.
Foundation for Community Betterment Announces Washington D.C. 2008 Golf Classic Weekend Recipients
The Foundation for Community Betterment is proud to announce the selection of two recipients for the 9th annual Golf Classic weekend in Washington D.C. to be held the weekend of September 26th, 2008. This year, the Kiser Family and the Fund for Alexandria’s Child, both from Virginia, will be our recipients. The proceeds from the golf tournament and the wax museum party will go to help support these two worthy recipients.
In June of 2008, Bill Kiser lost his battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma after a two year battle with the disease. He is survived by his wife Alyson and their two children, Josh (7) and Brady (5). After months of struggling financially, Alyson and her two boys moved in with her parents in Fairfax Station, Virginia. The Foundation for Community Betterment will help the Kiser Family during this hard time by helping with the cost of tuition and school uniforms for Josh and Brady.
The Fund for Alexandria’s Child is the vehicle through which the Alexandria community supports children in foster care or who are at risk of serious abuse and neglect. The state government provides for their room and board, medical care and basic necessities, but there is no provision whatsoever of support for the things that other children take for granted in our society. Betterment will help these needy children by donating money to help provide clothing for both for school and everyday activity.
The 9th annual Betterment golf tournament will be held on September 26, 2008 at the Potomac Ridge Golf Course in Waldorf Maryland. Join us at dawn for a record breaking 75 holes of marathon golf, or come to the shotgun start of the final 18 holes at 1:00 pm.
On September 27, 2008, Betterment will be hosting the “Night of a Million Stars” party at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Washington D.C. Proceeds from both events will go to the Kiser Family and the Fund for Alexandria’s Child. To sign up for either or both events, please click here. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please click here. Thank you for your support!
Past DC Recipients: (In order of most recent):
23. Danny Shanz, Washington, D.C.
22. Thrive DC, Washington, D.C.
21. The Kiser Family, Fairfax, VA
20. Fund for Alexandria's Child, Alexandria, VA
19. Olivia, Fairfax, VA
18. The Lyons Family, TX
17. Michael Klotzbach, Annapolis, MD
16. Life with Cancer, Falls Church, VA
15. Joseph's House, Washington, DC
14. Bethel-Lutheran Church, Biloxi, MI
13. Earth Conservation Corps, Washington, DC
12. Ana Morales, Annandale, VA
11. Shawn Bentley, Fairfax, VA
10. Project Children, Washington, DC & Northern Ireland
9. Good Shepherd Ministries, Inc., Washington, DC
8. Carlos Bailey, Washington, DC
7. Suburban Breast Center, Bethesda, MD
6. Marc Milkie, University Heights, OH
5. Gesu School, Philadelphia, PA
4. The Multiple Sclerosis Society Respite Care Fund, Washington, DC
3. The Tirado Family, New York, NY
2. The Pelletier Family, New York, NY
1.Sue and Anthony Ginnetti, Chagrin Falls, OH
Spotlight on local Founders' Circle Member
Jennifer Rankin Byrne, (Griffin) and Norm Byrne of Alexandria, VA
"By joining the Founders Circle, we hope to play a part in ensuring the important work that Betterment does lives on for many years to come. As Betterment nears the 10-year mark, we marvel at the impact the organization has made on so many individuals, groups and communities alike. We can't wait to see what the next 10 years has in store."
Past Events:
Sex and the City Movie Premiere and Cocktail Party, June 3, 2010, Washington, D.C
Trivia Night for Betterment, April 7, 2010
10th Annual Betterment Golf Weekend, October 9-10, 2009
D.C. Casino Night, April 4, 2009
Night of a Million Stars, Washington, D.C., Saturday, September 27, 2008
9th Annual Golf Classic, Washington, D.C., Friday, September 26, 2008
Casino Night 2008, February 23, 2008
8th Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, September 28-29, 2007
Casino Night 2007, March 31, 2007
A Night of Yoga for Joesph's House, December 2, 2006
7th Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, September 29-30, 2006
Casino Night Mardi Gras Party, March 4, 2006
6th Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, September 30-October 1, 2005
Betterment DC BBQ, June 18, 2005
Reception to Benefit Shawn Bentley, April 7, 2005
5th Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, October 1-2, 2004
Night to Support Carlos Bailey, September 17, 2004
4th Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, September 26-27, 2003
3rd Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, September 27-28, 2002
Happy Hour and MS Walk, April, 2002
2nd Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, September 28-29, 2001
1st Annual Betterment DC Golf Weekend, August 19, 2000
Washington, DC Host Committee:
Lynne & Greg Agoston
Jim Albrittain
Becky Bentley
Jennifer Rankin Byrne & Norman Byrne
Greg Campbell
Julie Chamberlain
Rob Chamberlain
Dana Lee Cole
Katie Colten
Katrina Cox
Alexis & Brendan Curley
Lili DePetrillo
Eliza Doton
Kelli Emerick & Marc-Anthony Signorino
Jennifer Gumbrewicz
Jessica Hambleton
Mary Ellen Holcomb
Dana Kalowsky
Jennifer Kerber
Cara Lanza
Suzanne Morrell
Annette Muscarella
Robin & Heming Nelson
Karyn & Dick Niles
Ayrianne Parks
Kristin Putz
Jennifer Curley Reicher & Paul Reichert
Liz Roberts & Ted Anderson
Carol Ann Stanger
Frank Vlossak
Lynn Wilson
Judith Zink