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Welcome to Ventura PAL!

The Ventura Police Activities League, better known as Ventura PAL, is a not for profit 501c3 charitable organization.  Our mission is to promote involvement between the youth, the police, and the citizens of the City of Ventura by providing meaningful programs in the areas of sports, academics, education, and recreation; to improve the conditions and relationships within the community of Ventura; to promote scholastic opportunities; to foster and encourage faith in American principles and traditions; and to encourage the development of sportsmanship, friendship, citizenship, and good will within the youth of the City of Ventura.

Ventura Police Activities League programs help create strong bonds between our youth, police department and the community we serve.  The Ventura Police Activities League encourages kids to stay in school and helps fund mentoring, tutoring, recreation and educational after-school activities. The teamwork of the Ventura Police Activities League, our City and the Ventura Unified School District help disadvantaged youth grow into productive  citizens and gives us a positive and proactive approach to crime prevention.

 
2008 Pal Golf Tournament


2008 Pal Golf Program

The 11th Annual “PAL Golf Tournament" -- PAL’s main fundraiser --was a huge success.

We want to thank all of our sponsors, players, and volunteers who helped to make the day a memorable one. The Tournament was held on Friday, May 30, 2008, at the Olivas Links Golf Course in Ventura.

This year we managed to raise in excess of $35,000. This money goes a long way in funding positive activities for our local youth to counteract the risk factors often present in their daily lives.

Players had an opportunity to win cars, awards, and cash prizes ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000, through various “Hole In One”, putting contest, and other specialty holes.

Speaking of Hole In One, congratulations to Bob Thompson of Bay Alarm Company in Ventura. He sunk a hole in one to win a two-year lease on a new BMW from Steve Thomas BMW. This is the second time in four years a contestant has sunk a hole in one and won a car at the PAL Tournament. In 2004 a contestant was awarded a new car from the Ventura Auto dealer’s Association.

The Tournament kicked off at 1:00 PM and was a fun filled day of golf, prizes, and great food with lunch provided by Tommy’s Burgers. Upon conclusion of the Golf Tournament players were treated to an Awards ceremony and more food, this time provided by Cronie’s Sports Grill of Ventura. Additionally, players received raffle prizes and had an opportunity to bid on a variety of silent auction items.

If you would like to take part in the tournament for next year, please give us a call or come back to this site in the near future to download and fill out an entry or sponsorship form. We anticipate having the 2009 information on this site shortly after the New Year.

Our goal for 2009 will be to raise $40,000 but we won’t get there without your generous support. We look forward to your continued support and involvement next year. Once again, thank you to all of our sponsors, players, contributors, and volunteers.

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors
President
Ken Corney
Vice President
John Masterson
Chief Financial Officer
Jed Harris
Secretary
Kevin Jeffries
Director
Jon Castellanos
Director
Judy Devine
Director
Aaron Drake
Director
Linda Groberg
Director
Sam Harbert
Director
Linda Mendelsohn
Director
Raylene Villalpando
Past President
Mel Sheeler
Executive Director
Quinn Fenwick
Member at Large
Gilberto Q. Conchas, Ph.D
University California Irvine
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Advisory Board
Chairman
Chief Pat Miller
Dr. Trudy Arriaga
Sam Arroyo
Nancy Bradford
Bruce Bratton
Carolyn Casavan
Michael Case
Gary Clevenger
Charles Cornwell
Al Davis
Anita Diaz
Sal Flores
Doug Halter
Lee Harlow
Gale Hartman
Tom Higgins
Carrie Johnson
Bob Lewis
Michael Martin
Eddie Martinez
Bruce McFadden
Al Mueller
Garry Oswald
Mario Robinson
Jeff Roundy
Larry Salit
Tom Spence
David Sullivan
George Sylva
Zoe Taylor
Jerry Thurston
Greg Totten
Sharon Troll
Ray Vance
Norm Weitzel
Gary Wilde