June 2015
Content
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI
Wastren Advantage, Inc.
1571 Shyville Rd. Piketon, Ohio 45661
(740) 443-7924
www.wastrenadvantage.com
In this Issue
Page 1 WAI at Hanford
Page 2 New Contracts
Page 3 Graduates
Page 4 Graduates
Page 5 Gary Snyder Golf
Page 6 Wellness Corner
Page 7 Dirty Hotels
Page 8 Golf Tournament Flyer
Page 9-10 Cigna Seminars
Did You Know?
A study conducted by the
University of Virginia found that
people infected with a cold who
spent a night in a hotel room left
contagious germs on nearly 35
percent of objects they touched.
The study showed that a virus
can live on objects like faucet
handles and ice buckets for at
least one day - disturbing
evidence of what might be
waiting when you wheel your
suitcase into a suite. But relax read how to avoid a hotel disaster on page 7.
WAI’s role at Hanford grows
WAI’s partnership with Stoller Newport News Nuclear will continue at the
country’s largest landfill for at least another two years.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will exercise the
first option for a two-year subcontract extension for WAI/Stoller Disposal
Operations (WSDO), through September 2017, at Washington Closure
Hanford (WCH) in Richland, WA.
WAI is the managing partner in the joint venture, which provides landfill
management and operation services for the Environmental Restoration
Disposal Facility (ERDF), a massive complex that covers about 107 acres
with a disposal capacity of 18 million tons. WSDO works closely with
all Hanford waste generators to make sure Waste Acceptance Criteria
and other regulatory requirements are met during all phases of waste
generation, containerization, transportation, and disposal.
WSDO won the contract in March 2013. It is funded through the end of
FY 2016 at a potential value of $65 million. A second-two year option is
available through FY 2019.
DOE also recently selected WAI to perform analytical services at the 222-S
Laboratory in Hanford. That two-year contract, with three one-year options,
is valued at $44.6 million. The lab accepts samples from Hanford’s most
radioactive and hazardous chemical wastes. WAI’s contract is expected to
cover 25,000 analyses each year.
For more than 40 years, reactors located at Hanford produced plutonium
for America’s defense program. All of the facilities, structures and
materials associated with that defense mission are now being deactivated,
decontaminated and demolished.
Connection
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 2
DOE contracts include WAI
WAI is a partner on two recently awarded U.S.
Department of Energy contracts.
At the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, WAI
will work with subcontractor Swift and Staley
Inc. to provide infrastructure support services
through 2018, with an additional 22-month option period. The work includes surveillance, facility maintenance
and repair, janitorial services, grounds and road maintenance, snow removal, pest control, computing,
telecommunication, cyber security, fleet management, property management, records management, security,
training and ESH&Q programs.
This is the third procurement cycle at Paducah in which WAI has partnered with Swift and Staley, of Kivel, Ky.
Such a “three-peat” doesn’t happen often, according to Steve Moore, WAI president and CEO. “We feel this is a
tribute to the good working relationship we have established with Swift and Staley, as well as with DOE,” he said.
The Paducah GDP produced enriched uranium for military and commercial nuclear reactors from 1954 until
2013. The cleanup site consists of about 750 acres within the 3,500-acre complex, and includes more than
500 facilities, 19 miles of roads and five miles of fence. The cleanup is expected to take until beyond 2040 to
complete.
The other contract on which WAI is a teaming subcontractor is at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center in
Oak Ridge. In mid-June. DOE awarded the contract to manage and operate TWPC to North Wind Solutions
LLC, located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
WAI was the incumbent contractor on the project, but could not rebid since it no longer qualifies as a small
business in that field. North Wind had been working at TWPC under a subcontract to WAI since 2013.
TWPC is located on the southwest portion of the DOE’s Oak Ridge reservation. It processes contact-handled
and remote-handled transuranic wastes, and disposes of radioactive wastes in New Mexico. The contract with
North Wind, which WAI will support, has a three-year base, with one two-year option.
Logon to www.wadv.com/careers to find the following jobs open:
Safety/Industrial Hygiene Technician Senior
Safety/Industrial Hygiene Technician Junior
Quality Assurance Specialist Senior
CMMS Implementation Specialist
Industrial Hygienist Professional
Connection
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 3
WAI would like to congratulate all 2015 graduates, and their family members, and
wish them the best and brightest futures. Below are some of this year’s graduates.
Ethan Gill, son of Arden Gill (Ohio),
received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Agricultural Engineering
with a specialization in Agricultural
Systems Management from
The Ohio State University. He is
currently working as an Assistant
Manager of Maple Monte Farms,
Chillicothe, Ohio.
Savannah Davis, daughter of Sharel
Davis (Oak Ridge) graduated from
Oliver Springs High, and plans to
study Radiology or Ultrasound
Technology in college.
Ezra Moore, son of Bernie
Moore (TWPC), graduated from
Harriman High School as the class
valedictorian. He will be attending
the University of Tennessee next
fall and is majoring in nuclear
engineering.
Connection
Brandon (left), and Brittainy (right) are the children of Lisa Yoder (TWPC).
Brandon, Lisa’s only son, graduated from Clinton High School and will be
attending MTSU in the Fall. Brittainy, Lisa’s oldest, graduated from LMU with
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Racheal Carlyon, daughter of Ann
and Ford Arp, graduated from
West St. Francios County High
School in Park Hills, MO. She will be
attending the College of the Ozarks
in Branson, MO on a full tuition
scholarship. She will be majoring in
public relations and marketing.
RJ Penpek graduated in May 2015
from Tennessee Technological
University where he earned a BS in
Mechanical Engineering (Graduated
Cum Laude). RJ currently works for
Bridgestone in Nashville, Tennessee
as Mechanical Engineer supporting
robotics equipment.
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 4
Billy G. Fea III is the son of Billy
Fea (TWPC). Billy graduated from
William Blount High School. Billy
is now enlisted in the U.S. Marine
Corps. Billy reports to Paris Island
July 27 where his MOS is Security
Forces. Billy will be active protecting
the nuclear material, ships and subs.
They call them the SWAT team of
the Marine Corps.
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 5
Connection
Gary Snyder Memorial Tournament
Around the Corner
EMORIAL
M
Gary
G
O
LF
TO
Snyder
URN
AM
EN
T
It’s time to dust off the golf clubs and throw on the soft spikes - golf is around the corner!
The 3rd annual Gary Snyder Memorial Golf Outing is set for Saturday, July 25. We know this year’s
tournament is going to be a big hit! Last year,14 teams raised nearly $4,000. This year we hope to top
that - and you can help!
At
Wastren Advantage, Inc., we believe investing into the lives of our
Everyone is welcome - from semi-pro to novice - so register your team now! Do you own your own business
or know someone
whoisdoes?
how about sponsoring a hole? Select one of the sponsorship levels below
future
leaders
ourIf so,
responsibility.
and help WAI raise money for scholarships.
That’s why we are holding our 2nd annual golf outing that will benefit area high school seniors who are working hard to take their
education to the college level.
Last year’s tournament was a lot of fun. We had tasty food, beautiful sunshine and lots of really great
prizes.
in thisofgreat
turn inand
a registration
form
(found
onfor
page
6) and feesfund!
to Ben
Last
year,To
weparticipate
gained the support
manyevent,
of our friends
were able to raise
nearly
$4,000
our scholraship
The students
Thompson
WAIthe
Headquarters
as soon
as possible.
who
benefitedat
from
scholarships were
incredibly
greatful.
We
we can
a difference
the lives
of young
people again
by partnering
with thelocal
local high
community,
Allbelieve
proceeds
aremake
invested
in theinGary
Snyder
Memorial
Scholarship
fundtogether
for qualified,
schoolin
memory of our dear friend, Gary Snyder.
seniors who plan to attend Shawnee State University. Gary was a brilliant scientist on our team as well as a
dearYOU
friend.
Can
help us make a difference by being a part of this great cause?
Here’s how you can help:
1. By Giving Raffle Prizes - these items will be raffled off to our golfers during the outing.
2. By being an official Sponsor - gain exposure at our annual outing by becomming an official sponsor. We have 3
levels of sponsorship available.
LEVEL ONE:
LEVEL TWO:
LEVEL THREE:
$50
Hole Sponsor - your business logo and/or name will
be printed on 1 of 18 tee
box signs.
$100
Your logo and business
name will appear on 1 of 18
teeboxes AND on our
clubhouse banner.
$250
Your logo and business
name will appear on 1 of 18
teeboxes AND on our
clubhouse banner AND on
the back of our golfer
t-shirts!
Connection
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 6
Myth: If it’s not raining or there aren’t clouds overhead, you’re safe from lightning.
Fact: Lightning often strikes more than three miles from the center of the thunderstorm, far
outside the rain or thunderstorm cloud. “Bolts from the blue” can strike 10-15 miles from the
thunderstorm. So be cautious, even if the storm has passed.
Connection
The Dirty
Truth About
Your Next
Hotel Room!
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 7
We normally discuss everything and anything associated with housecleaning issues but we thought we’d mix it up
this week since we’re in the middle of the vacation season. Plus, I’m actually typing this week’s column from a hotel
room so this is helpful advice for me personally. Your hotel room is your home away from home, with a few exceptions,
hundreds of strangers from every corner of the world have slept there, and the hotel staff may not have the same standards of cleanliness that you do at home.
A study conducted by the University of Virginia found that people infected with a cold who spent a night in a hotel
room left contagious germs on nearly 35 percent of objects they touched. The study showed that a virus can live on
objects like faucet handles and ice buckets for at least one day - disturbing evidence of what might be waiting when
you wheel your suitcase into a suite. But relax!! We’ve got you covered so that your next hotel stay can be both relaxing
and sanitary. Check out these five quick tips…..
Read Hotel Reviews
There are no international standards for hotel cleanliness. Price, location or a brand name will not guarantee completely sanitary digs. So until some international “clean commission” starts sending out fastidious officials to size up
squalid toilets in hotels around the world, your best bet is to find out what your fellow travelers are saying. Check out
Google, TripAdvisor or Expedia for advice from real people.
Wash Your Hands
Frequent hand washing has been proven to reduce the transfer of colds and viruses, and will prevent bacteria getting
from whatever it is you’re touching to your mouth, eyes or nose. So even if your hotel room is poorly sanitized, some
good ol’ hand washing will keep the icky germs at bay.
Fling Off the Bedspread
You’ve probably heard this one before: Most hotels do not wash bedspreads after each unique guest (YUCK!). The frequency of laundering varies from hotel to hotel, so if the idea of an anonymous stranger cuddling up with the blanket
that now lies across your queen bed creeps you out, call your hotel and ask how often they wash their bedspreads. Or
bring your own blanket and remove the hotel’s altogether.
Disinfect, Disinfect, Disinfect
Bring a sanitizing gel or spray with you to the hotel. Key places to spray for germs include the phone, door knobs,
toilet handle, ice bucket, remote control and bathroom faucet handles.
Avoid The Glassware
A few states actually make it illegal for a hotel to use glass cups in a hotel room. In most hotels, however, there’s no
guarantee that your room glasses and mugs aren’t simply rinsed off under the tap by the cleaning staff. The quick way
to deal with this is to run your cup under hot water for a minute or two before using it; this will kill most bacteria. Or
you can pack a mug from home.
_
SATURDAY, JULY 25
CHECK-IN AT 8AM
COME EARLY FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS
SHOT GUN START AT 9AM
Register and pay by July 10
25 Team Limit (only 1 person with a 5 or under handicap per team)
First to pay, plays
4 Person Scramble
CLOSEST TO THE PIN
at Big Beaver Golf Course, Piketon, Oh
to benefit the Gary Snyder Memorial Scholarship
$45 per person ($180 Team)
INCLUDES:
LONGEST DRIVE
FOOD • PRIZES
GOLF, CART, T-SHIRT AND GOLF TEES!!!
LUNCH PROVIDED
50/50 RAFFLE $10 FIRST TICKET ($5 FOR MORE)
LONGEST PUTT
MULLIGANS FOR PURCHASE $10
(INCLUDES 1 PER 9 HOLES)
_
_
_
_
_
_
REGISTRATION DEADLINE!
DEADLINE!
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
JULY 10. PAYMENT IS
DUE IN FULL AT THIS TIME.
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
MY TEAM CONSISTS OF: (NAME & EMAIL)
CAPTAIN: ___________________ Email______________________________
___________________________ Email______________________________
Make checks payable to:
___________________________ Email______________________________
Wastren Advantage, Inc.
___________________________ Email______________________________
Gary Snyder Scholarship Fund
Attn: Ben Thompson
1571 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 443-7015
Shirt Sizes for each team member:
______________________________________________________________
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 9
Connection
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Volume IV Issue VI
Wastren Advantage, Inc.
1571 Shyville Rd. Piketon, Ohio 45661
(740) 443-7924
www.wastrenadvantage.com
In this Issue
Page 1 WAI at Hanford
Page 2 New Contracts
Page 3 Graduates
Page 4 Graduates
Page 5 Gary Snyder Golf
Page 6 Wellness Corner
Page 7 Dirty Hotels
Page 8 Golf Tournament Flyer
Page 9-10 Cigna Seminars
Did You Know?
A study conducted by the
University of Virginia found that
people infected with a cold who
spent a night in a hotel room left
contagious germs on nearly 35
percent of objects they touched.
The study showed that a virus
can live on objects like faucet
handles and ice buckets for at
least one day - disturbing
evidence of what might be
waiting when you wheel your
suitcase into a suite. But relax read how to avoid a hotel disaster on page 7.
WAI’s role at Hanford grows
WAI’s partnership with Stoller Newport News Nuclear will continue at the
country’s largest landfill for at least another two years.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will exercise the
first option for a two-year subcontract extension for WAI/Stoller Disposal
Operations (WSDO), through September 2017, at Washington Closure
Hanford (WCH) in Richland, WA.
WAI is the managing partner in the joint venture, which provides landfill
management and operation services for the Environmental Restoration
Disposal Facility (ERDF), a massive complex that covers about 107 acres
with a disposal capacity of 18 million tons. WSDO works closely with
all Hanford waste generators to make sure Waste Acceptance Criteria
and other regulatory requirements are met during all phases of waste
generation, containerization, transportation, and disposal.
WSDO won the contract in March 2013. It is funded through the end of
FY 2016 at a potential value of $65 million. A second-two year option is
available through FY 2019.
DOE also recently selected WAI to perform analytical services at the 222-S
Laboratory in Hanford. That two-year contract, with three one-year options,
is valued at $44.6 million. The lab accepts samples from Hanford’s most
radioactive and hazardous chemical wastes. WAI’s contract is expected to
cover 25,000 analyses each year.
For more than 40 years, reactors located at Hanford produced plutonium
for America’s defense program. All of the facilities, structures and
materials associated with that defense mission are now being deactivated,
decontaminated and demolished.
Connection
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 2
DOE contracts include WAI
WAI is a partner on two recently awarded U.S.
Department of Energy contracts.
At the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, WAI
will work with subcontractor Swift and Staley
Inc. to provide infrastructure support services
through 2018, with an additional 22-month option period. The work includes surveillance, facility maintenance
and repair, janitorial services, grounds and road maintenance, snow removal, pest control, computing,
telecommunication, cyber security, fleet management, property management, records management, security,
training and ESH&Q programs.
This is the third procurement cycle at Paducah in which WAI has partnered with Swift and Staley, of Kivel, Ky.
Such a “three-peat” doesn’t happen often, according to Steve Moore, WAI president and CEO. “We feel this is a
tribute to the good working relationship we have established with Swift and Staley, as well as with DOE,” he said.
The Paducah GDP produced enriched uranium for military and commercial nuclear reactors from 1954 until
2013. The cleanup site consists of about 750 acres within the 3,500-acre complex, and includes more than
500 facilities, 19 miles of roads and five miles of fence. The cleanup is expected to take until beyond 2040 to
complete.
The other contract on which WAI is a teaming subcontractor is at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center in
Oak Ridge. In mid-June. DOE awarded the contract to manage and operate TWPC to North Wind Solutions
LLC, located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
WAI was the incumbent contractor on the project, but could not rebid since it no longer qualifies as a small
business in that field. North Wind had been working at TWPC under a subcontract to WAI since 2013.
TWPC is located on the southwest portion of the DOE’s Oak Ridge reservation. It processes contact-handled
and remote-handled transuranic wastes, and disposes of radioactive wastes in New Mexico. The contract with
North Wind, which WAI will support, has a three-year base, with one two-year option.
Logon to www.wadv.com/careers to find the following jobs open:
Safety/Industrial Hygiene Technician Senior
Safety/Industrial Hygiene Technician Junior
Quality Assurance Specialist Senior
CMMS Implementation Specialist
Industrial Hygienist Professional
Connection
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 3
WAI would like to congratulate all 2015 graduates, and their family members, and
wish them the best and brightest futures. Below are some of this year’s graduates.
Ethan Gill, son of Arden Gill (Ohio),
received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Agricultural Engineering
with a specialization in Agricultural
Systems Management from
The Ohio State University. He is
currently working as an Assistant
Manager of Maple Monte Farms,
Chillicothe, Ohio.
Savannah Davis, daughter of Sharel
Davis (Oak Ridge) graduated from
Oliver Springs High, and plans to
study Radiology or Ultrasound
Technology in college.
Ezra Moore, son of Bernie
Moore (TWPC), graduated from
Harriman High School as the class
valedictorian. He will be attending
the University of Tennessee next
fall and is majoring in nuclear
engineering.
Connection
Brandon (left), and Brittainy (right) are the children of Lisa Yoder (TWPC).
Brandon, Lisa’s only son, graduated from Clinton High School and will be
attending MTSU in the Fall. Brittainy, Lisa’s oldest, graduated from LMU with
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Racheal Carlyon, daughter of Ann
and Ford Arp, graduated from
West St. Francios County High
School in Park Hills, MO. She will be
attending the College of the Ozarks
in Branson, MO on a full tuition
scholarship. She will be majoring in
public relations and marketing.
RJ Penpek graduated in May 2015
from Tennessee Technological
University where he earned a BS in
Mechanical Engineering (Graduated
Cum Laude). RJ currently works for
Bridgestone in Nashville, Tennessee
as Mechanical Engineer supporting
robotics equipment.
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 4
Billy G. Fea III is the son of Billy
Fea (TWPC). Billy graduated from
William Blount High School. Billy
is now enlisted in the U.S. Marine
Corps. Billy reports to Paris Island
July 27 where his MOS is Security
Forces. Billy will be active protecting
the nuclear material, ships and subs.
They call them the SWAT team of
the Marine Corps.
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 5
Connection
Gary Snyder Memorial Tournament
Around the Corner
EMORIAL
M
Gary
G
O
LF
TO
Snyder
URN
AM
EN
T
It’s time to dust off the golf clubs and throw on the soft spikes - golf is around the corner!
The 3rd annual Gary Snyder Memorial Golf Outing is set for Saturday, July 25. We know this year’s
tournament is going to be a big hit! Last year,14 teams raised nearly $4,000. This year we hope to top
that - and you can help!
At
Wastren Advantage, Inc., we believe investing into the lives of our
Everyone is welcome - from semi-pro to novice - so register your team now! Do you own your own business
or know someone
whoisdoes?
how about sponsoring a hole? Select one of the sponsorship levels below
future
leaders
ourIf so,
responsibility.
and help WAI raise money for scholarships.
That’s why we are holding our 2nd annual golf outing that will benefit area high school seniors who are working hard to take their
education to the college level.
Last year’s tournament was a lot of fun. We had tasty food, beautiful sunshine and lots of really great
prizes.
in thisofgreat
turn inand
a registration
form
(found
onfor
page
6) and feesfund!
to Ben
Last
year,To
weparticipate
gained the support
manyevent,
of our friends
were able to raise
nearly
$4,000
our scholraship
The students
Thompson
WAIthe
Headquarters
as soon
as possible.
who
benefitedat
from
scholarships were
incredibly
greatful.
We
we can
a difference
the lives
of young
people again
by partnering
with thelocal
local high
community,
Allbelieve
proceeds
aremake
invested
in theinGary
Snyder
Memorial
Scholarship
fundtogether
for qualified,
schoolin
memory of our dear friend, Gary Snyder.
seniors who plan to attend Shawnee State University. Gary was a brilliant scientist on our team as well as a
dearYOU
friend.
Can
help us make a difference by being a part of this great cause?
Here’s how you can help:
1. By Giving Raffle Prizes - these items will be raffled off to our golfers during the outing.
2. By being an official Sponsor - gain exposure at our annual outing by becomming an official sponsor. We have 3
levels of sponsorship available.
LEVEL ONE:
LEVEL TWO:
LEVEL THREE:
$50
Hole Sponsor - your business logo and/or name will
be printed on 1 of 18 tee
box signs.
$100
Your logo and business
name will appear on 1 of 18
teeboxes AND on our
clubhouse banner.
$250
Your logo and business
name will appear on 1 of 18
teeboxes AND on our
clubhouse banner AND on
the back of our golfer
t-shirts!
Connection
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 6
Myth: If it’s not raining or there aren’t clouds overhead, you’re safe from lightning.
Fact: Lightning often strikes more than three miles from the center of the thunderstorm, far
outside the rain or thunderstorm cloud. “Bolts from the blue” can strike 10-15 miles from the
thunderstorm. So be cautious, even if the storm has passed.
Connection
The Dirty
Truth About
Your Next
Hotel Room!
June 2015
Volume IV Issue VI Page 7
We normally discuss everything and anything associated with housecleaning issues but we thought we’d mix it up
this week since we’re in the middle of the vacation season. Plus, I’m actually typing this week’s column from a hotel
room so this is helpful advice for me personally. Your hotel room is your home away from home, with a few exceptions,
hundreds of strangers from every corner of the world have slept there, and the hotel staff may not have the same standards of cleanliness that you do at home.
A study conducted by the University of Virginia found that people infected with a cold who spent a night in a hotel
room left contagious germs on nearly 35 percent of objects they touched. The study showed that a virus can live on
objects like faucet handles and ice buckets for at least one day - disturbing evidence of what might be waiting when
you wheel your suitcase into a suite. But relax!! We’ve got you covered so that your next hotel stay can be both relaxing
and sanitary. Check out these five quick tips…..
Read Hotel Reviews
There are no international standards for hotel cleanliness. Price, location or a brand name will not guarantee completely sanitary digs. So until some international “clean commission” starts sending out fastidious officials to size up
squalid toilets in hotels around the world, your best bet is to find out what your fellow travelers are saying. Check out
Google, TripAdvisor or Expedia for advice from real people.
Wash Your Hands
Frequent hand washing has been proven to reduce the transfer of colds and viruses, and will prevent bacteria getting
from whatever it is you’re touching to your mouth, eyes or nose. So even if your hotel room is poorly sanitized, some
good ol’ hand washing will keep the icky germs at bay.
Fling Off the Bedspread
You’ve probably heard this one before: Most hotels do not wash bedspreads after each unique guest (YUCK!). The frequency of laundering varies from hotel to hotel, so if the idea of an anonymous stranger cuddling up with the blanket
that now lies across your queen bed creeps you out, call your hotel and ask how often they wash their bedspreads. Or
bring your own blanket and remove the hotel’s altogether.
Disinfect, Disinfect, Disinfect
Bring a sanitizing gel or spray with you to the hotel. Key places to spray for germs include the phone, door knobs,
toilet handle, ice bucket, remote control and bathroom faucet handles.
Avoid The Glassware
A few states actually make it illegal for a hotel to use glass cups in a hotel room. In most hotels, however, there’s no
guarantee that your room glasses and mugs aren’t simply rinsed off under the tap by the cleaning staff. The quick way
to deal with this is to run your cup under hot water for a minute or two before using it; this will kill most bacteria. Or
you can pack a mug from home.
_
SATURDAY, JULY 25
CHECK-IN AT 8AM
COME EARLY FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS
SHOT GUN START AT 9AM
Register and pay by July 10
25 Team Limit (only 1 person with a 5 or under handicap per team)
First to pay, plays
4 Person Scramble
CLOSEST TO THE PIN
at Big Beaver Golf Course, Piketon, Oh
to benefit the Gary Snyder Memorial Scholarship
$45 per person ($180 Team)
INCLUDES:
LONGEST DRIVE
FOOD • PRIZES
GOLF, CART, T-SHIRT AND GOLF TEES!!!
LUNCH PROVIDED
50/50 RAFFLE $10 FIRST TICKET ($5 FOR MORE)
LONGEST PUTT
MULLIGANS FOR PURCHASE $10
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Cigna Employee Assistance Program Presents:
Change & Challenges:
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 2pm ET/ 1pm CT/ 11am PT
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