The 2009 Michael Oremus Annual Soccer Tournament
will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Click here for the 2009 Registration Form
In loving memory of Highland’s 2002 graduate, Corporal Michael Oremus, his friends and the Michael Oremus Foundation host an annual soccer tournament in Michael’s memory. Highland is a town with a longstanding soccer tradition, including multiple state championships and a youth soccer program that has strengthened the community it serves. On November 12th, 2006 the first Michael Oremus Alumni Soccer game was held at the Hudson Valley Sports dome and over 100 Highland alumni soccer players joined the action. This event also serves as the Foundation’s top fundraising event. The tournament has grown in participation since the first one was held in 2006 and includes alumni of the Highland High School soccer teams along with Michael’s friends and and many other teams invited to play in this tournament honoring Michael.
MESSAGE FROM MADELINE OREMUS, FOUNDATION PRESIDENT:The 2008 tournament held on Sunday, November 16 at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome, was a great success as was the cocktail reception held the night before. The Foundation raised over $17,000 with an additional $25,000 pledged by Mr. Fred Straub and Mr. Mr. Mike Bennett of Vineyard Commons Senior Complex. Also contributing to the financial success of the Tournament were Baker Bros. Property Management, Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits, Brennie’s Pizzeria, Highland Teachers’ Association, Minard & Puglielle, PLLC., Passante Associates, Phoenix Electronic Enterprises, Inc. Additional support was provided by American Carting, Cappillino Pest Control, Dedrick’s Pharmacy & Gifts, Hannaford, McGillicuddy’s, Merrill Lynch, Milton True Value, Morabito Plumbing & Heating, Mountain Fresh Farms, Nekos-Dedrick’s Pharmacy, Rino’s Pizzo, Sawyer Savings bank, Wingate Healthcare, and Zumtobel.Thank you also to the West Park Winery and Sal’s Place for their support of the cocktail reception. Many thanks to local businesses for their donations of raffle and silent auction items.
And last but not least, thank you to all the volunteers who contributed their time helping at both the cocktail reception and tournament.
I want to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with making the 3rd Annual Michael Oremus Soccer Tournament a huge success. It would not have been possible without the support, time, care, and love of so many people.
I am so proud of all the people who have contributed to the success of the Foundation and what has been accomplished - providing scholarships and support for childrens’ recreation programs in UlsterCounty. The Foundation is truly keeping Michael’s memory and spirit alive.
Fondly, Madeline Oremus-Palmese
Soccer Tournament Reception/Cocktail Party
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
2008 Michael Oremus Soccer Tournament Team Photos