February 2025
Tournament Talk Newsletter
Volunteer Registration is Open
Kaulig Companies Championship
June 18-22, 2025
Register today
Volunteer Registration Contest Winners
Nick Adolph
2025 Kaulig Companies Championship Volunteer Vest
Dee West
Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS pin flag signed by John Daly
Bill Fleischmann
Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Official Pin Flag
A Message from your EVCs
Click the image for a message from Nancy Bird, 2026 Volunteer Tournament Chair
Become a member of NOGCF
Become an inaugural member of Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation with a $15 monthly donation and receive the following benefits:
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Volunteer registration fee for the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship included.
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Receive signage on the course at the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship.
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Receive an exclusive NOGCF member pin.
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Invitation to an exclusive VIP Member party
https://www.nogcf.org/membership​
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Contact Danielle at danielle@nogcf.org to become a member today!
Charity Spotlight
Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation
Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation, Inc. (NOGC&F) is the volunteer organization that has helped conduct professional golf tournaments at Firestone Country Club for over sixty-five years.
NOGC&F uplifts the community by cultivating a strong, reliable volunteer force that serves as an engine to empower northeast Ohio non-profit organizations serving the needs of our community.
We do this by:
1. Continuing the legacy of professional golf at Firestone Country Club by providing volunteer leadership and expertise to support tournament operations.
2. Honoring leaders and philanthropists who contribute to the game of golf with the Ambassador of Golf award.
3. Supporting the non-profit community through funding impactful opportunities.
Other Committees
In addition to serving in your current committee role, we have additional Tournament committees that need your help!
VIP Transportation
Volunteers are scheduled in four-hour shifts before and after the Tournament to assist with driving courtesy vehicles. Drivers must be between ages 25-75.
Volunteers will drive to Cleveland and/or Akron-Canton airports to pick-up TOUR players. You will drive them to Firestone Country Club to register and pick-up their courtesy vehicle. We have morning, afternoon and evening shifts and volunteers will receive snacks and meals during their shift.
Roping and Staking
Ever wonder what it takes to set up for a world class Tournament? Now is your opportunity to find out! We are looking for volunteers to help with course set up the weekend before the Tournament.
Various roles will include pounding stakes on the course along the holes and walkways to separate player and guest areas, running rope along the stake lines, hanging mesh on fences, moving picnic tables onto the course, setting up barricade in the players parking lot, etc.
With this work being prior to the Tournament, you do not need to be a registered volunteer to help. Invite your friends, neighbors or older children who are not able to volunteer during Tournament week. This is a great way to introduce them to the Tournament!
Note: This is labor work. It will involve climbing ladders, squatting, pounding/hammering, lifting in excess of 15+ pounds.
If interested in helping either committee, please contact Danielle (danielle@nogcf.org) for more information!
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Each month NOGCF will provide you with additional volunteer opportunities in our community. Each organization receives funding from NOGCF and is a tremendous resource in our community.
Empower Sports
Empower Sports exists to enrich the lives of athletes of diverse challenges through sports and exercise while promoting kindness, character, and relationships.
Complete a volunteer registration form here. You will be entered into Empower Sports database and will receive notifications whenever new opportunities become available.
Cleveland Kids Book Bank
https://www.kidsbookbank.org/
The mission of the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is to foster literacy and a love of reading by distributing free books to children through collaboration with community partners.
They host volunteers Tuesday through Saturday for two-hour shifts. Volunteers help with donated books in the warehouse, which will soon be distributed to our 1,600+ partner programs across Cuyahoga and Lorain county. The main volunteer tasks include sorting, stickering, and packing books.
Volunteers can sign up on our calendar for shifts up to 60 days in advance, with new dates being released gradually. All volunteers must be 13 years or older. To sign up go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CABAF2CA0F58-book#/. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring in donated books with them when they volunteer.
NOGCF Golf Classic
Saturday, September 27
Raintree Golf and Event Center
Click here to sign up today!
Inside the Ropes
We are proud of our volunteers and the fine work they do in our communities – not just for Northern Ohio Golf Charities. We’re happy to further showcase their service so we encourage volunteers to submit news and updates to danielle@nogcf.org for inclusion in Tournament Talk.
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Located in Canton, Green, Kent, and Fairlawn/Crystal Clinic Hospital, QuickCare offers a fast, convenient option for treating patients age five and older with joint, muscle, and bone-related injuries or conditions. We are focused only on orthopedics, meaning shorter wait times than an emergency room or urgent care facility. It’s a smarter, more efficient alternative to emergency room visits and assures patients are treated by orthopedic specialists.
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Calendar of Events
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March 6: Volunteer Recruitment Breakfast
May 8: Volunteer Uniform Pickup, 5-8 pm
May 17: Volunteer Uniform Pickup, 8 am -12 pm
June 12: NOGC&F Member Cocktail Party, 5:30-7:30 pm
June 14: First Year Volunteer Training, 1 pm to 3 pm
June 18-22: Kaulig Companies Championship