Long-time First Tee of Lake Erie volunteer Bob Sobecki was named the George H.W. Bush Volunteer of the Year! This prestigious national award, sponsored by Golf Digest, is given annually to one volunteer chosen from over 150 First Tee chapters.
Sobecki was nominated by the First Tee of Lake Erie’s staff and selected from a pool of nominees from across the country. In addition to the award, the local chapter receives a $25,000 donation from Golf Digest.
“He was there when we were a small chapter operating classes at public courses in rural Ohio. He was there when we were coaching classes behind schools with SNAG equipment to ensure we served our urban community. He was there when we opened our facility and began offering classes to more and more children in the greater Toledo area,” said First Tee – Lake Erie program director Alison Feehan.
The George H.W. Bush Volunteer of the Year award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional service and commitment to participants and staff of First Tee by providing hands-on support with grassroots events, fundraising activities, character development, and more.
First Tee of Lake Erie President & CEO Adam Reny told us,
“Bob’s commitment to the youth we work with at First Tee is unmatched. Day after day, Bob shows up with a smile on his face and is ready to make sure each kid in his class has a fun and positive experience. Without Bob and other volunteers like him, our organization’s impact would not be near as great. On behalf of our board and our staff, we congratulate Bob for this well-deserved national recognition!”
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