SCRANTON — The planning committee for the 2016 Allied Services Heinz Rehab Annual Autism Classic met recently to plan the 23rd annual golf tournament.

The 23rd Annual Autism Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 20 at the Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman Township with presenting sponsor Lexus MotorWorld. The tournament starts at 11 a.m. and includes a $1 million shoot out, cocktail reception, dinner and auction. Golfers and guests will also have the opportunity to purchase the special Lexus Champions for Charity raffle tickets.

The event is a designated beneficiary of Lexus Champions for Charity. As the regional designee, Allied Services Integrated Health System conducts a regional raffle with 300 chances to win the opportunity to play in the three-day Pebble Beach golf tournament. For information on the Lexus Champions for Charity raffle, tournament sponsorships and more, call 570-348-1407 or visit alliedservices.org.

According to the Centers for Diseases Control, Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States, affecting 1 in 68 children. Proceeds from the tournament benefit pediatric patients with diagnoses on the autism spectrum disorder who receive treatment and services at Allied Services. The tournament proceeds also support socialization program through the volunteer group “Parents and Professionals.”

The planning committee for the 2016 Allied Services Heinz Rehab Annual Autism Classic meets to plan the 23rd annual golf tournament. From left, first row, Atty. Bill Conaboy, president and CEO, Allied Services; Atty. Scott Sanderson, Sanderson Law Firm; Jim Brogna, Allied Services and Tina McCarthy, Allied Services. Second row, Jim Partington, MotorWorld Lexus; Tom Bevevino, Custom Container Solutions; Ed Romanowski; Carmen Magistro, M&T Bank; Susan Yelen, MorganStanley; Rick Osick, MotorWorld Group; Leslie Fath, Allied Services and John McCarthy, Jacobi Capital Management. Committee members absent from photo include Atty. Bill Anzalone, Anzalone Law; Carol Baltimore, Esq.; Jim Brozena, Brozena Consulting; Al Erwine, Erwine Home Health and Hospice; Joan Godlewski; Tom McGrath, McGrath Medical Supplies; Dr. Michael Raymond, Allied Services; Alex Rogers, Bedwick and Jones Printing; Corny Romanowski, educator; Mark Rowan, DPT, Allied Services; Jack Simpson; Doug Straub, Straub Metal; Phil Straub, Hall, Mihalos, Straub and Co. and Atty. Eric Wassel, Wassel Law.​
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_ABJ-Allied-Golf.jpg.optimal.jpgThe planning committee for the 2016 Allied Services Heinz Rehab Annual Autism Classic meets to plan the 23rd annual golf tournament. From left, first row, Atty. Bill Conaboy, president and CEO, Allied Services; Atty. Scott Sanderson, Sanderson Law Firm; Jim Brogna, Allied Services and Tina McCarthy, Allied Services. Second row, Jim Partington, MotorWorld Lexus; Tom Bevevino, Custom Container Solutions; Ed Romanowski; Carmen Magistro, M&T Bank; Susan Yelen, MorganStanley; Rick Osick, MotorWorld Group; Leslie Fath, Allied Services and John McCarthy, Jacobi Capital Management. Committee members absent from photo include Atty. Bill Anzalone, Anzalone Law; Carol Baltimore, Esq.; Jim Brozena, Brozena Consulting; Al Erwine, Erwine Home Health and Hospice; Joan Godlewski; Tom McGrath, McGrath Medical Supplies; Dr. Michael Raymond, Allied Services; Alex Rogers, Bedwick and Jones Printing; Corny Romanowski, educator; Mark Rowan, DPT, Allied Services; Jack Simpson; Doug Straub, Straub Metal; Phil Straub, Hall, Mihalos, Straub and Co. and Atty. Eric Wassel, Wassel Law.​ Submitted photo

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