At 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 170 golfers teed off to begin the Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven 2024 Southgate Police Sergeant Chris Cassette Memorial golf outing.

Years ago, when the Kiwanis golf outing was struggling, Chris Cassette stepped up and created a very successful annual golf outing, providing a valuable stream of funding for the wide variety of projects funded by Woodhaven Kiwanians. When Chris passed away, his brother Kevin Cassette took over the leadership of the golf outing. At that time the name was changed to remember Chris Cassette and his dedication to the Kiwanis golf outing.

This year the golfers enjoyed a round of golf at Riverview Highlands, with a post event banquet at Crystal Gardens. In addition to golf there were raffles, door prizes, a basket raffle, and special events. Our goals were met. Golfers had a good time and the Woodhaven Kiwanians raised just over $10,000 to better serve our community.

The Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven serves northern Brownstown, Trenton and Woodhaven, as well as the Trenton and Woodhaven-Brownstown school districts. The money will be used for our annual Kids Against Hunger food packing and our shower to support the Child and Family Life Department at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.

“Kiwanis is very involved in both school districts,” said President Robert McCoy. “We provide dictionaries for third graders, a persuasive essay contest for fourth graders, our Youth Citizenship Awards and college scholarships.”

President McCoy also reminded everyone about next year’s golf outing, which will take place on August 2, 2025, with an 8:00 a.m. shot gun start at Riverview Highland. We also invite interested adults to visit our Wednesday meetings at the Woodhaven Community Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Kiwanians simply means we can do more for the children of our community.