2008 Paul Baldacci Memorial Golf Tourney a Success

The Third Annual Paul Baldacci Memorial Golf Classic was held on  Tuesday, September 9th at Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland, Maine. Despite the rain and threat of thunderstorms, over 100 golfers participated in this annual charity event to benefit the Robert E. Baldacci, Sr. and Rosemary K. Baldacci Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The Robert E. Baldacci, Sr. Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 1998. In 2002, with the death of his wife Rosemary, the fund was officially changed to Robert E. Baldacci, Sr. and Rosemary K. Baldacci Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund provides scholarship assistance to meritorious students enrolled at the University of Maine. Presently, three students enrolled at the University, pursuing degrees in three different areas, are receiving financial assistance from the scholarship.

As the proceeds from the annual tournament continue to be added to the scholarship fund, more and more students will benefit annually from the generosity of those who support the tournament.

This year, Boston radio personality Dale Arnold, Boston Celtics great, K.C. Jones, and Bob Stanley, former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher, were special guests.

Robert Baldacci III, tournament coordinator and nephew of Governor John Baldacci, said, "The University plays a key role in Maine's past, present and future. The successes of the young men and women that attend the University can only help to strengthen the state that we love so dearly. The opportunities the University has afforded my family for decades can never be forgotten. The lessons, skills and passions developed there are passed down to future generations hoping to make their own mark. We understand the gift and privilege all of us have been given in having such an institution imbedded into the foundation of our great state and we are driven to ensure its future vitality. "