Celebrity Golf moves ahead with Islanders Bank….

The folks on the committee putting on this year's Classic: (from left) board members Ron Bates & Becki Day, Islanders Bank's Bob Coleman & Michele Morton, and board chair Pat O'Day (not pictured: board member Maureen See). Photo by Sophie Rice for the San Juan Update.

This past week the folks at Islanders Bank and the San Juan Island Celebrity Golf Classic have a big announcement: the annual event has signed on Islanders as the major sponsor for this year. At the end of this posting, you’ll get an idea of the folks coming to this year’s June event – it’s pretty cool when this many people come together to help the eleven non-profits that get helped each year. (Here’s more, on the Tourney’s website.) Thank you!

Here’s more from the committee:

The Big Unit has been invited to this year's event....

We are proud today to announce a long term agreement with our own ISLANDER’S BANK who now become the “Title Sponsor” of our annual San Juan Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament. They’ve also come up with a most salient slogan that really trumpets the importance of our community having a bank that is local. Their slogan is, “The Buck Stays Here!” Exemplifying that slogan, is there large contribution to this long running event which spreads its returns among eleven local non-profit organizations.

Also, we are proud to announce that the winning team will have their names engraved in a perpetual trophy, This trophy will be titled “The John Linde, Islander’s Bank” trophy which will be permanently displayed in the lobby of the bank. This in tribute to our late beloved judge and friend, who played in this tournament each and every year and always gave so much to our community.

June 4th & 5th are the dates this year. San Juan Golf and Country Club is the place. Yes, the big and now famous Community Salmon Barbeque will again invite all to join in the big tent, and meet the celebrities at the course on that Saturday night.

A list of expected celebrities is posted below.
Thank you!
Pat O’Day, Chairman
The Islander’s Bank San Juan Island Celebrity Classic

Anticipated Celebrity Lineup
(We use the term “anticipated” in that the below listed individuals are busy professional and last minute demands can always take precedents over their best made plans and intentions.)
Randy Johnson “The Big Unit!” (Cy Young Award Winner & former Mariner, Astro, Yankee, Diamond Back and Giant.
Delilah Nationally loved host of The “Delilah Radio Show” heard weekly by over seven million listeners nation wide.
Chris Chandler Former Husky and NFL Atlanta Falcons QB
Cam Cleland Former Husky great and NFL St Louis Ram
Steve Raible Former Seahawk receiver and News Anchor at Seattle’s KIRO TV. (Also the Voice of The Seattle Seahawks)
Sonny Sixkilller Former Husky Great!

And many many more, including…. (and not in order of importance)
Warren Miller (You’ve loved his films)
Mike Gastenau KJR Sports Radio
Dave Grosby ESPN Sports Radio

Local wrestler Lisa Moretti will be there....

Lisa Moretti Our wonderful local star and professional Wrestler
Jeff (The Fish) Aaron KRKO Everett Sports Radio
Pat Cashman Radio and star of Taco Time commercials
Ron Upshaw & Don McNeil The Ron and Don Show on KIRO FM
Bob Rivers The Bob Rivers Morning Show on KZOK FM Seattle
Spike Rivers co host on that great KZOK morning show
Three of The Seattle Seahawks SEA-GALS!
Nancy Fiala Noted Northwest Sculptor and Artist
Jim Moore Sports Writer. Seattle P.I.
Ryan Leaf Former Cougar and NFL San Diego QB
And more to come!!!!!! What at lineup!!!!!!!

Among the celebrity golfers invited this year: Three of the Seattle SeaGals...

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