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.
2010 MKO Soccer Tournament
- The 5th Annual Michael Oremus Alumni Soccer tournament weekend
- Saturday, November 13 - Kickoff Cocktail Party (More info to follow)
- Sunday, November 14 - Tournament at Hudson Valley Sports Dome in Milton, NY (More info to be announced soon)
MESSAGE FROM MADELINE OREMUS, FOUNDATION PRESIDENT:
The 2009 tournament held on Sunday, November 15 at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome, was a great success as was the cocktail reception held the night before.
The Foundation raised $18,000. Contributing to the financial success of the Tournament were Minard Law, PLLC, American Financial Advisors, Baker Bros. Property Management, Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits, Brennie’s Pizzeria, Passante Associates, Phoenix Electronic Enterprises, Inc., Rino’s Pizza, and Scenic Turf Solutions. Additional support was provided by American Carting, Cappillino Pest Control, Crowder Construction, A Day in the Shade, Eugene DiLorenzo, Inc. Dedrick’s Pharmacy and Gifts, Highland Teachers’ Association, McGillicuddy’s, Milton True Value, Morabito Plumbing & Heating, Mountain Fresh Farms, Rusk Wadlin Heppner & Martuscello LLP, Sawyer Savings Bank, Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Walkill Valley federal Savings and Loan, and Zumtobel.
Thank you also to the Highland Fire Department 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 4th 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 children’s recreation programs in Ulster County. The Foundation is truly keeping Michael’s memory and spirit alive.
Fondly, Madeline Oremus-Palmese
2009 Michael Oremus Soccer Tournament Team Photos
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