5th Annual H.O.P.E. "Boo"cce Tournament

The 5th Annual H.O.P.E. "Boo"ce Tournament, organized by Man-Tra-Con employees, took place on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the HerrinFesta Bocce Courts... and was a huge success!

"Boo"cce Winners

• First Place:  The H Group
• Second Place:  Pass One Hour

Participating Teams

• BAM + 1: Becky Cross, Erin Cross, Mandy McIntosh, and Cory Leonard
• Banking on HOPE: Lucas Bremer, Mindy Combs, Judy Deaton and Vicky Gentry
• Boccelism: Cary Minnis, Becky Minnis, Kurt Orso and Marisa Orso
• Bud Light Team: Stephanie Castellano, Chris Pell, Reba Utley and McKayla Cerutti
• General Dynamics: Chico Castellano, Shiela Dilman, Robin Spicer and Bobby Spicer
• Joe Helleny Team: Joe Helleny, Kathy, Jim and Nina
• John A. Logan College Foundation: Chris Barr, Phil Minnis, Darren Pulley and Dennis White
• La Familia: Liz Estes, Kathy Lively, Randy Lively and David Lively
• Miller Maniacs: Bob Barnett, Becky Rosenbeck, Jack Smith and Laurie Smith
• Pass One Hour: Donnie Hammann, Andrea Janes, Amanda Pass and John Pass
• Resource Room Rebels: Tayler Hill, Brian Stoner, Jason Trammel and Amber Williams
• Southern Illinois Healthcare: Valerie Baker, Floleen Davidson Lisa Emling and Cleta Shirley
• State Farm: Cindy Webb, Darlene, Nadine and husband
• The H Group: Karl Hammann, Diane Hammann, Diann Josten and Tracy Thompson
• The Wenches of Man-Tra-Con: Michelle Cerutti, Jamie Galli, Rosie Robinson and Theresa Smith
• Utley Et Al: Bob Hopkins, Mollie Humm, Paige Lappe and Steve Utley

Costume Contest Winners

• First Place: A Ninja, a Princess, a Vampire and the Wenches of Man-Tra-Con all tied for First Place!
• Second Place: The Resource Room Rebels
• Third Place: Bob Hopkins as a "Great Pumpkin."
  

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Bocce Pavilion Sponsors:

• General Dynamics
• John A. Logan College Foundation

Bocce Court Sponsor:

• Southern Illinois Networking Association (SINA)

Team Sponsors:

• Old National Bank
• Southern Illinois Healthcare
• State Farm
• The H Group

Raffle Item Sponsors:

Businesses:

• American Taekwondo Academy (West Frankfort)
• Blue Sky Vineyard (Makanda)
• Bullock's Gun Shop (Royalton)
• Cracker Barrel (Marion)
• Genkota Winery (Mt. Vernon)
• Hairbangers Salon (Energy)
• Maurice's (Marion)
• McAlister's (Marion)
• Miner's Baseball League (Marion)
• Old National Bank
• Pirate Pete's (Marion)
• Rend Lake College
• Rend Lake Resort
• San Damiano Retreat (Golconda)
• Skyline View Cabins (Alto Pass)
• Sportland Liquors (Christopher)
• St. Louis Cardinals
• The Rubdown (Mt. Vernon)
• West Frankfort Bowl

Individuals:

• Roxanne Brewer-Coffey
• Stephanie Castellano
• Mary Chambers
• Brad Galli
• Debbie Kee
• Cory Leonard
• Kathy Lively
• Cindy Webb

The H.O.P.E. Committee would like to give special thanks to our generous sponsors and to everyone who helped make this event a success...

Thank You!

Our Mission
The mission of H.O.P.E. is to identify and alleviate financial crisis through temporary emergency assistance and referrals to community resources. Man-Tra-Con is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

For additional information, contact Stephanie Castellano, H.O.P.E. Committee Chairperson, at 618-998-0970, ext. 288, or via email.