The legendary Jack Kurlander passed away on April 24, 2006. Countless individuals owe Jack sincere
appreciation for providing enjoyment to millions of skiers and golfers, creating
employment for thousands of area residents, and for transforming the future of recreation
in New Jersey. Jack’s boundless energy and tireless
promotion will always serve as an inspiration to us all.
To commemorate Mr. Kurlander’s accomplishments and to
continue his legacy of providing opportunity to those in the community, we have
established the
Jack Kurlander Memorial Fund. The Jack Kurlander Memorial
Fund will provide financial and inspirational
support to the youth of New Jersey
with the mission of granting scholarships and opportunities for aspiring young men
and women. Through this fund, local
high school students and young businesspeople will be recognized for their entrepreneurship
and community spirit.
The inaugural fund raising
event for the Jack Kurlander Memorial Fund is the 2nd Annual
Jack Kurlander Memorial Golf Tournament, scheduled for October 12, 2007.
To be held at Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin
and Great Gorge Country Club in McAfee, this event has been created to celebrate
Jack’s legacy, to provide participants with the enjoyment and camaraderie of playing
Jacks’ beloved sport of golf, and to contribute toward the success of the Jack Kurlander
Memorial Fund. In honor of Jack’s spirit,
the tournament is designed to be fun, unique, and good-naturedly competitive.
We hope you can make time to enjoy a day out on the
links for this worth cause.
If you cannot, we would sincerely appreciate your participation or contribution
in any of several additional ways.
You can elect to be an event sponsor; there are five sponsorship levels available. Or, your
support can be memorialized with a personalized etched stone placed in the
Jack Kurlander Memorial Garden
at Black Bear Golf Club. The enclosed application form provides detail on each of the participation options
and its associated benefits.
While there will only be one Jack Kurlander, the Memorial
Fund
dedicated in his name aims to provide many with the opportunity to follow
the trails he blazed. Help us continue
to fulfill Jack’s dreams through the recognition of the successes of others.
Sincerely,
John Kurlander, Chairman
Jack Kurlander Memorial Fund