On Monday, September 16th, the Monmouth Park Charity Fund hosted its 4th annual golf fundraiser at the scenic Suneagles Golf Course in Eatontown, NJ. The event began with a delightful continental breakfast, setting the stage for an exciting day of golf, starting at 10 a.m.
Golfers enjoyed a variety of fun activities, including a cigar rolling station, an ice cream truck, and a silent auction. In addition to the lively atmosphere, there were numerous golfing awards presented at the awards reception.
The day’s honoree was none other than Greg Olsen, PhD, a distinguished scientist, space traveler, and philanthropist, whose work and contributions continue to inspire many.
A highlight of the reception was the presentation of a $22,000 check to the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore by the Winner’s Circle Society, reinforcing our commitment to empowering local organizations.
We thank everyone who participated and supported this incredible event. Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact on our community.
Thank you to our many sponsors
Lunch & Awards Reception Sponsors
Hackensack Meridian Health
Golf Cart Sponsor
NJNG
Breakfast Sponsors
Holman, Frenia, Allison
Monmouth Medical
Riker Danzig LLP
Golf Towel Sponsor
Joseph C. & Anita Roselle
Driving Range Sponsor
Suneagles Golf Club
Putting Green Sponsor
Vincent & Maria Farhat Tanzola
Ice Cream Truck Sponsor
Warren Diamond Foundation
Hole In One Sponsor
Larson Ford
Longest Drive Sponsor
Inserra Supermarkets
Tillinghouse
Closest To The Pin Sponsor
Ember & Eagle
Ball Launcher Sponsor
Petrik
Golf Ball Sponsor
The Lloyd Family
Cigar Roller Sponsors
Bayshore Family of Companies
First American Title
Iag Servicing
Greg Olsen, PhD
Scientist, Space Traveler, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Greg Olsen became the third private citizen to orbit Earth on the International Space Station (ISS). After five months of training in Moscow, he launched aboard the Russian Soyuz TMA-7 on October 1, 2005, with Cosmonaut Valeri Tokarev and Astronaut Bill McArthur. He spent 10 days in space, completing over 150 orbits and covering nearly 4 million miles before returning on October 11 aboard Soyuz TMA-6.
After a distinguished career as a research scientist and entrepreneur, Greg Olsen now serves as President & CEO of GHO Ventures, managing Angel Investments, a South African winery, and a Montana ranch, while also engaging in speaking events to inspire young people, particularly minorities and females, to pursue careers in science and engineering. He is an “Entrepreneur in Residence” and advises councils at Princeton University and the University of Virginia. Greg is also involved with the IEEE, National Academy of Engineering, and various advisory boards.
Greg holds a BS and MS in Physics and a BSEE from Fairleigh Dickinson University, as well as a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Virginia. He has 12 patents, over 100 published technical papers, and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2010. He co-founded EPITAXX and Sensors Unlimited, achieving multiple successful exits, including a $600 million sale of Sensors Unlimited.
In addition to his technical achievements, Greg is active in civic organizations, such as Trenton Big Brothers and Sisters, the Trenton Literacy Movement, and the Navy Seal Foundation. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, opera, and horseback riding.
