Cash sponsors of HANMI golf tourney recognized

Marianas Southern Airways is a Deluxe Sponsor for the 20th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament. From left, Marianas Southern Airways vice president of CNMI & Guam William Gilles donates $1,000 on Aug. 31, 2022, at Paradiso Resort & Spa in Koblerville, tournament committee member Tony Satur, tournament committee chair Juko Ishikawa, Paradiso Resort & Spa general anager Baek Kyung Gilles, and tournament committee member Max Concepcion. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

With less than two weeks until tournament date on Sept. 17, 2022, the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands is expressing thanks to all its cash donors to date for the 20th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament. 

“Despite the financial challenges many companies are facing, we are extremely grateful for all the support given by our sponsors for this year’s tournament, both cash and in-kind donations that are still being received,” said HANMI chair Ivan Quichocho. “We are optimistic about the continued gradual recovery of the Marianas tourism economy, and we are excited to be able to support Northern Marianas Technical Institute this year with a portion of our proceeds. NMTech is an important partner for us all in the development of a skilled local workforce.” 

IP&E Commercial Fuel Accounts manager Ron Benavente, second, right, donates $750 on Aug. 31, 2022, at the company office in Lower Base, Saipan, as a Superior Sponsor for the 20th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament. From left, tournament committee member Tony Satur, tournament committee chair Juko Ishikawa, Benavente, and tournament committee member Max Concepcion. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

Presidential Suite Sponsor of this year’s tournament is Marianas Visitors Authority. Deluxe Sponsors are Tinian Mayor’s Office, Marianas Southern Airways, Paradiso Resort & Spa, and PHI Pharmacy. Superior Sponsors are Marianas Health Services, Pacific Eco Laundry, Saipan World Resort, Hyatt Regency Saipan, Bridge Capital LLC, IP&E Shell Marianas, TakeCare Insurance, and DOCOMO Pacific. VIP Sponsors are Wushin Corp., Pacific Islands Club Saipan, GrandVrio Resort Saipan, Chong’s Corp., Japan Saipan Travel Association, 99 Cents Market, JC Tenorio Ent. and Dial Rent-to-Own. Additional cash sponsors are Century Hotel, Chung Nam Corp., Korean Community of Saipan, Sunshine Laundry Service, Niizeki International, Stayhill Resort Saipan, Sky Tour, Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Yes Tour, Good Tour, Sasamo Tour, and Oleai Beach Club. 

The tournament will be held at Laolao Bay Golf & Resort. Up for grabs as hole-in-one prizes are a 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport from Atkins Kroll (Saipan), a 2022 Hyundai Kona from Triple J Motors, a 2022 Nissan Kicks from Joeten Motors, $20,000 cash from Bank of Saipan, and $5,000 from Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc. Additional prizes await winners of optional play contest and the awards luncheon raffle after the tournament at the resort. 

Registration is $140 and for an additional $30 players may also compete for optional play prizes, including longest drive (male and female), accurate drive, aggressive drive, and four chances for nearest to the pin. Showtime on tournament day is 6am and the tournament will start at 7am. The awards luncheon will immediately follow the tournament at the resort. 

For more information, contact tournament chair Juko Ishikawa at worldresort@pticom.com or visit www.facebook.com/HANMI670. (PR)