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The South St. Paul Open Foundation is sponsoring the 47th Annual Golf event on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Southview Country Club. The South St. Paul Open Foundation has provided nearly a $1,000,000 to activities and athletics since 1974. This year’s honoree is Richard “Beaver” Lick. Beaver is a member of the Class of 1954, and long-time supporter of the Packers. We look forward to honoring and thanking him.

We need your support to continue providing resources to the students of South St. Paul. Here’s how you can you can help:

1. Sponsorship - There are seven levels of sponsorship that start with our title sponsor at $7,500 and various other sponsorship opportunities from $5,000 to as low as $100 that includes amenities attached to each level of support. Sponsorship details can be found at https://www.sspopen.org/become-a-sponsor

2. Live Auction - For the live auction, we are seeking larger value items, i.e, a week at a cabin, frequent flier tickets, time share vacation places, etc. If you have something to donate, please contact Scott Oelerking at 651-755-0670.

3. Golfers and/or Dinner

We need golfers! Please gather your friends, relatives, and business associates for a great day of golf at one of the Twin Cities’ finest clubs! Have your spouse join you, and if not for golf, for dinner and auction at The Croatian Hall! This is a great way to support South St. Paul schools, to see old friends, and to honor Beaver Lick! Please register below.

The South St. Paul Open started in 1974 as a fundraising group supporting athletics at South St. Paul Senior High. Today the focus has expanded to support all co-curricular activities and their parent-run booster clubs in South St. Paul Schools.

The SSP Open Board of Directors is made of community volunteers who have a passion and deep commitment to South St. Paul Public Schools and the co-curricular programs of this community.

In 2012, the organization became an officially IRS-recognized Foundation. Many people played integral roles to make this happen, but we would like to recognize and thank Jodee Paape and Ken Rohlf for their in-kind work with their incredible expertise to manage the tedious details.

The Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 8:00pm at the Croatian Hall. Meetings are open to the public. During these meetings, the Board reviews requests for funding from school district organizations, then organize and plan the fundraising events related to this group.

The Board is always looking for people interested in helping with our cause. If you or someone you knows has any interest in helping with this organization, please contact Kim Bauer at kbauer@sspps.org

How does a South St. Paul Booster group join financial partnership with the South St. Paul Open Foundation?

• South St. Paul Booster groups must first submit to the State of Minnesota for an Article of Incorporation that lists at a minimum a President, Treasurer, and Director.

• The SSP Booster must then complete the Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the South St. Paul Open Foundation.

• The SSP Booster group must provide to the SSP Open a copy of their meeting minutes designating individuals who will be able to deposit and request funds as well as request any financial reports from their specific account within the SSP Open Foundation. Booster groups must submit their minutes each time the designated individuals list changes.

• See Booster Club FAQ document for step by step directions.

Please contact Carrie Pietruszewski at cpietruszewski@comcast.net with additional questions 

2019      Vic Grabau

               Gerry Gustafson

2018      Tom Dolby

2017      Paul Moen

2016      Phil Housley

2015      Bruce Baumann

               Mayor Beth Baumann
2014      Tom Morris

               Royce Morrissette​
2013      Dr. Dana Babbitt
2012      John Laliberte
2011      Kay Francis

2010      Bruce Ruecker

2009      Jim Metzen

2008      Harold “Red” Leonard

2007      David Glazier

2006      Susan O’Brien

2005      Pete Locke

2004      Doug Woog

2003      Jim Carter

2002      David Metzen

2001      Dale Schenian

               Don Harris

2000       Worth & Mary Stiles

1999       Milton McMorrow

               1979 Girls’ Track Team

               Bremer Bank

1998       Wayne Otto

1997       James Lindell

1996       Jerry Reynolds

1995       South St. Paul Lions Club

               Croatian Hall

1994       Donald “Whitey” Willer

               1947 Hockey Team

1993       Pete Veldman

1992       Everett “Doc” Flom

1991       Charles “Lefty” Smith

1990       Al Belde

1989       Gallagher-Hansen VFW

1988       Bernard St. Peter

1987       Fred Jones

1986       Corinne Livengood

1985       Steve Silianoff

1984       Sam Ettinger

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