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Saipan Shipping donates to NMC Foundation
Saipan Shipping Inc. recently donated $5,000 in cash in support of the upcoming annual NMC Foundation Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 3, 2018. In the photo are Saipan Shipping employees, led by Saipan Shipping president Juan S. Tenorio, fourth from left, and NMC staff and students led by NMC president Dr. Carmen Fernandez, third from left. (NMC)
To support higher education in the CNMI, Saipan Shipping Inc. recently made a $5,000 donation to the NMC Foundation.
The donation was made as part of the NMC Foundation’s 15th Annual Foundation Open Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018. The event will be the first major golf tournament of the year.
“Saipan Shipping supports activities that train our students and ensure that they thrive personally and professionally,” said Saipan Shipping general manager Darlene Cabrera. “We are proud to be a part of the NMC Foundation’s fundraising efforts”
“We are excited to have Saipan Shipping on board with our fundraising efforts,” said NMC president Dr. Carmen Fernandez. “We are appreciative of the company’s support.”
The golf tournament is the NMC Foundation’s signature event that raises funds to support NMC’s academic programs and services.
The 15th Annual NMC Foundation Open golf tournament will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Saipan Laolao Bay Golf & Resort (west course). Showtime is at 6am and the shotgun start will be at 7am. The tournament will follow a medal play format.
First place winners in the men’s Championship, A, B, C, Senior, and Ladies Flights will each receive $500, while $300 and $200 will go to the second and third place finishers, respectively.
Hole-in-one prizes include a 2017 Toyota Tacoma from Atkins Kroll Saipan, a 2017 Honda HR-V from Joeten Motors, $10,000 in cash from Marianas Insurance Co., and $5,000 in cash from Pacifica Insurance. The tournament will also feature many other items such as raffle prizes like smartphones, hotel stays, meal gift certificates, and much more.
Registration and payment can be made at Laolao Bay Golf & Resort or the NMC Cashier’s Office. For sponsorship opportunities or registration information, visit marianas.edu or call 237-6833. (NMC)
