June Otte

Thursday, July 14, 2005 By Rodney HartBryan Smith says he only plays golf twice a year, but he’s guaranteed to be at Westview Golf Course October 16 th. Bryan and Donna Smith were announced this morning as the Honorary Chairmen of the annual Sammy Event Fundraiser, one of Quincy’s biggest and best events. The Smiths […]

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 Quincy Herald-Whig The money will enable several hundred children to participate in activities, such as camping, theater, swimming and golf. By Rodney Hart Samantha Otte’s family marked what would have been her 15 th birthday today by attending a grant presentation in her memory. Samantha died in March 2000 at the

October 14, 2004 The Sammy Event, which raises funds for children’s programs, is one of Quincy’s most successful By Rodney HartThe numbers are impressive, but there’s a more poignant reason the Sammy Fund is one of Quincy’s best and most successful fund-raisers. It’s all about the kids. “The Sammy Event has been a big boost

September 26, 2004 Two Groups Sponsoring Adult/child Scramble-format Golf TournamentBy Phil Weber Herald-Whig Staff Writer The First Tee of Great River program and the Sammy Fund are joining forces on October 17 to offer families a chance to have some fun while helping a good cause. The organizations are working together to sponsor an adult/child

July 7, 2004 by Rodney Hart, Herald Whig Staff Writer It started as a way to honor a young girl and her family members who wereinspired with courage in the face of a fatal illness. It has become one of Quincy’s best-organized and supported fund-raisers. The fifth annual Sammy Event will take place October 17

January 6, 2004 The Sammy Fund presents $15,730 in checks to celebrate what would have been her 14th birthday. by Rodney Hart Samantha Otte always loved a big party on her birthday, and her family continues to make her special day a big event. This morning at John Wood Community College, Samantha’s family celebrated what

July 3, 2003 Named in memory of Samantha Otte, the golf tournament and silent auction benefits groups that offer enrichment activities for children. Jim Mentesti admitted he was speechless after being named honorary chairman of the fourth annual Sammy Fund golf tournament and silent auction. Mentesti, president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, will

Jan. 6, 2003 The fund, in memory of Samantha Otte, has contributed $35,200 over three years. Somewhere this morning, Sammy smiled. The Quincy Area Community Foundation’s Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund – also called the Sammy Fund – awarded grants totaling $15,400 this morning to 12 non-profit organizations. The third annual presentations took place during

July 9, 2002 Don Gnuse has been named event chairman, and Refreshment Services Pepsiand Cedarbrook Health Group added as sponsors, for the third annualSammy Event in October. When 10-year-old Samantha Otte died in March 2000 following a liver transplant made necessary by cystic fibrosis, family and friends decided to create the Sammy Fund Group. The

Jan. 5, 2002 Groups that help the community and youth benefit from the money raised in honor of Samantha Otte, who would have been 12 on Sunday. Chuck, June and Chris Otte were more than happy to give out an early birthday present this morning. Through the Quincy Area Community Foundation’s Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity