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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 29, 2009 · 30 Sponsors, golfers still needed for Mayor's golf tournament Former Oakville mayor Ann Mulvale is challenging local residents to go to the links, rather than the polls, on June 2. Mulvale is the United Way of Oakville's (UWO) 2009 Campaign cabinet chair and is challenging businesses to rally behind UWO. With three weeks remaining before the 21st Annual Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament on June 2, 2009, there is still time for businesses and individuals to show their support for United Way of Oakville and its 31 funded agencies. The United Way is seeking sponsors, individual and corporate foursomes and in-kind donations for the silent auction. "The Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament traditionally raises in excess of $75,000 and sets the tone for a successful annual campaign," said Barbara Burton, United Way of Oakville CEO. "We are grateful for returning and new participants for their generous contribution. We are striving to build on that success by securing further golfers and sponsors, inkind donations and sponsorships, which start at just $500." The tournament kicks off at noon with a barbecue lunch followed by a 1 p.m. tee off. After the tournament, participants will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of Piper's Heath Golf Club, followed by dinner and remarks from Mulvale. The tournament "has become an important tradition in our community, helping to raise much needed funds for people in need," said Mulvale. "I invite and challenge Oakville businesses and residents to invest in a great day of networking and fellowship over a game of golf, which will pay a dividend to those facing challenges within our Town. Participants will receive a partial tax receipt, all while keeping the 'fun' in fundraising: a win-win situation for everyone." For more information or to register, visit www.uwoakville.org or contact Anne-Marie Brown, manager of marketing and communications at 905-845-5571, ext. 239 or anne-marie@uwoakville.org. Cruise helps overcome limitations Continued from page 28 to raise funds for the organizations accessible boat program. The man behind this vision is Stephen Cull, an energetic Oakville quadriplegic who was left bound to a wheelchair after a tobogganing injury in 1991. Cull continues to remain passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the physically challenged and has made his barrier-free, fully-accessible boat charter service a way to bring recreational boating into the lives of others with mobility challenges. "Charterability participants find that on the water, they can over- come their physical limitations, relax and leave their cares behind," explains Cull. "We offer fishing excursions upon request. These are pastimes that are taken for granted, but many in our community haven't had access, or have given up hope of ever doing these things again." The cruise leaves Oakville's Navy St. Pier at 7 p.m. The cost is $60 per person. The night will include a catered dockside reception, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, raffle and much more. For tickets, call Stephen at 905844-7208, or email at info@charterability.com.