BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GNAT-TV//Community Events Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GNAT-TV Local Events Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:TKF/62d9bf3c0b3b13562efb42b0/6700/29809020/0/0 DTSTAMP:20260801T015943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T213751Z SEQUENCE:2 DTSTART:20260904T170000Z DTEND:20260904T180000Z SUMMARY:Stratton Community Foundation Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:The Stratton Community Foundation is officially launching its 2 026 fundraising season\, putting the spotlight on basic necessities throug h its Head-to-Toe Program. This year’s Annual Golf Outing is scheduled f or Friday\, September 4\, 2026\, at the scenic Stratton Mountain Resort Go lf Course.\n\nAll tournament proceeds directly fund the foundation’s vit al Head-To-Toe Program. This essential program equips 600 local children with critical items including winter clothing and boots\, sneakers\, backp acks and school supplies\, and dental kits.\n\nThe tournament kicks off wi th a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start and features a full day of premier golf and c ommunity camaraderie.\n\n\n2026 Event Details & Highlights\n\n * The Expe rience: 18 holes of championship golf at Stratton Mountain Resort.\n * Pe rks & Contests: Every golfer receives a curated welcome gift\, with opport unities to win prizes for the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.\n * O n-Course Enhancements: Exclusive "Advance Your Play" advantages can be add ed during online registration or at the check-in desk on tournament day.\n * Celebration: The day concludes with an evening dinner and awards recep tion.\n\nThe foundation sets its sights on a $100\,000 fundraising goal fo r this event\, relying on the generosity of local players\, corporate spon sors\, and donors to keep growing the Head-To-Toe Program to meet the comm unity needl. And\, to kick off the Head-to-Toe fundraising\, the Foundatio n has received a $10\,000 matching gift from local community member and Ve rmont Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Famer Suzi Rueck.\n\n"Every child d eserves the chance to show up to school feeling confident\, prepared\, and ready to learn\," said Meredith Morin\, Executive Director of the Stratto n Community Foundation. "The Head-To-Toe program bridges the gap for famil ies facing tough financial realities. By joining us on the golf course thi s September\, our community is directly turning empathy into action\, ensu ring that 600 local kids have the tools they need to thrive all year long. "\n\nBy partnering deeply with educators across southern Vermont\, the Str atton Community Foundation ensures year-round care for vulnerable students living in mountain and valley towns. In the autumn\, Head-To-Toe delivers backpacks packed with school essentials and dental hygiene kits. As harsh Vermont winters approach\, it supplies high-quality cold-weather gear\, i ncluding coats\, snow pants\, boots\, and gloves. When spring arrives\, ch ildren receive brand-new\, properly fitted sneakers—an item that is freq uently out of reach for struggling families. Beyond seasonal apparel\, the foundation empowers schools to tap into immediate Moving Mountains grant funds for schools to handle immediate needs.\n\n\nGet Involved\n\nPlayer r egistration and corporate sponsorship packages are officially open. Help g ive local children a strong foundation by securing your spot today.\n\n * Register Online: Visit the Stratton Community Foundation Head-To-Toe and Golf Outing website: strattonfoundation.org/join-an-event/golf-outing.html .\n * Direct Inquiries: Reach out to Katie via email at Katie@strattonfou ndation.org.\n\n\nAbout the Stratton Community Foundation\n\nThe Stratton Community Foundation is dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational po verty in southern Vermont. Our mission is to address the challenges that s tand between a child in need and the opportunity to be healthy\, safe and prepared to learn. Through targeted programs focusing on health\, educatio n\, and basic necessities\, the Foundation works to ensure that every chil d in the community has the opportunity to succeed.\n\nLink: https://stratt onfoundation.org/join-an-event/golf-outing.html LOCATION:5 Village Lodge Road\, Stratton\, VT 05340 GEO:43.1137975;-72.905137 IMAGE;VALUE=URI;DISPLAY=FULLSIZE;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gnat-tv.org/wp- content/uploads/2026/08/transfer-image-0-T3AwnD.webp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gnat-tv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tr ansfer-image-0-T3AwnD.webp URL:https://gnat-tv.org/event/stratton-community-foundation-golf-outing-09- 04-2026/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR