Chrysler golf event's charity proceeds finally on the upswing by Allison Perkins

This excerpt was taken from the article "Chrysler golf event's charity proceeds finally on the upswing " by Allison Perkins Staff Writer News & Record

2-7-05

"In 2003, the group made drastic changes in an effort to turn its profit around, including cutting almost $500,000 from the event's $6.5 million budget, increasing corporate sales and involving more civic organizations, whose members helped run the tournament and pledged more money.
That same year, the tournament was moved from April to October, the winnings jumped to $4.5 million and Forest Oaks Country Club underwent a $3.8 million renovation.
The hard work and cuts paid off. The tournament recorded net proceeds of $362,199 in 2003, a sevenfold increase over 2002. That year the Jaycees Charitable Foundation donated $454,012 to charity -- $241,630 more than in 2002."

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