McDonough County United Way

McDonough County United Way The McDonough County United Way fights for the Health, Education and Financial Stability of every person in every community.

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ ATTENTION, TRAVELERS! ๐ŸŒŽโœˆ๏ธDue to this morningโ€™s weather delays, we have adjusted our flight itinerary for the afterno...
06/05/2026

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ ATTENTION, TRAVELERS! ๐ŸŒŽโœˆ๏ธ

Due to this morningโ€™s weather delays, we have adjusted our flight itinerary for the afternoon!

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch will be served at 1:30PM
๐ŸŽค The Live Auction with Monte Lowderman will begin promptly at 2:00PM

ALL golfers/station workers should plan to return to the clubhouse for lunch and remain for the live auction!

โ›ณ If your team still has holes remaining after the auction concludes, you are welcome to return to the course and complete your full 18-hole journey around the world!

โฐ Please make sure all teams have completed their round & returned to the clubhouse by 3:00PM.

๐Ÿ† Awards presentation will begin at 3:30PM.

Thank you all for your flexibility and for helping us make this Around the World adventure a success while supporting McDonough County United Way and our 19 partner agencies ๐Ÿ’™

Safe travels, and weโ€™ll see you at the clubhouse!

๐ŸŒง๏ธโœˆ๏ธ Another quick flight update! Due to the rain, tee-off has been pushed back to 10:00AM. Registration is open now! Th...
06/05/2026

๐ŸŒง๏ธโœˆ๏ธ Another quick flight update! Due to the rain, tee-off has been pushed back to 10:00AM. Registration is open now! Thank you for your patience!

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒง๏ธ FLIGHT UPDATE ๐ŸŒง๏ธโœˆ๏ธ

Attention, travelers!

Due to some weather moving through our departure area this morning, our Around the World flight plan has been adjusted slightly.

๐Ÿ›ซ Boarding (Registration) will now begin at 8:30AM
โ›ณ Departure (Tee-Off) will now be at 9:30AM

That's right - we're experiencing a brief 30-minute flight delay. Our crew (and Captain Jake Mann) are working hard to get us safely cleared for takeoff, and we're still incredibly excited for today's journey Around the World! ๐ŸŒŽ

Thank you for your patience as we wait for a little smoother flying weather. We can't wait to see everyone soon for a day filled with golf, fun, friendship, great food, amazing sponsors, and support for our 19 local United Way partner agencies ๐Ÿ’™

Pack your clubs, grab your passport, and enjoy an extra 30 minutes before departure.

๐Ÿ›ซ New Boarding Time: 8:30AM
โ›ณ New Departure Time: 9:30AM

We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon!

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒง๏ธ FLIGHT UPDATE ๐ŸŒง๏ธโœˆ๏ธAttention, travelers!Due to some weather moving through our departure area this morning, our Arou...
06/05/2026

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒง๏ธ FLIGHT UPDATE ๐ŸŒง๏ธโœˆ๏ธ

Attention, travelers!

Due to some weather moving through our departure area this morning, our Around the World flight plan has been adjusted slightly.

๐Ÿ›ซ Boarding (Registration) will now begin at 8:30AM
โ›ณ Departure (Tee-Off) will now be at 9:30AM

That's right - we're experiencing a brief 30-minute flight delay. Our crew (and Captain Jake Mann) are working hard to get us safely cleared for takeoff, and we're still incredibly excited for today's journey Around the World! ๐ŸŒŽ

Thank you for your patience as we wait for a little smoother flying weather. We can't wait to see everyone soon for a day filled with golf, fun, friendship, great food, amazing sponsors, and support for our 19 local United Way partner agencies ๐Ÿ’™

Pack your clubs, grab your passport, and enjoy an extra 30 minutes before departure.

๐Ÿ›ซ New Boarding Time: 8:30AM
โ›ณ New Departure Time: 9:30AM

We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon!

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ FINAL BOARDING CALL! ๐ŸŒŽโœˆ๏ธTomorrow, we take off for the 6th Annual McDonough County United Way Ladies Golf Outing: Aro...
06/05/2026

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ FINAL BOARDING CALL! ๐ŸŒŽโœˆ๏ธ

Tomorrow, we take off for the 6th Annual McDonough County United Way Ladies Golf Outing: Around the World!

Our flight plan is officially set, and we cannot wait to welcome all of you aboard for a day of golf, fun, friendship, and supporting 19 local United Way partner agencies!

๐Ÿ›ซ Boarding (Registration) begins at 8:00AM
โ›ณ Departure (Tee-Off) is at 9:00AM sharp

โ˜• Before departure, fuel up with donuts, munchkins, and coffee from our breakfast sponsor, Dunkin' Macomb, as we celebrate National Donut Day!

๐ŸŒŽ Your Around the World Itinerary

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hole 1 - USA
Spreadz will be serving sliders and hot dogs, and every team will stop for their official team photo!

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Hole 3 - Jamaica
Hire the Pilot! Donate and let Blake Denney with The Golf Garage launch your team's drive down the fairway.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Hole 4 - France
Enjoy mimosas and bloody marys served by the MCC Gentlemen. Special thanks to Cathy Early for providing the beverages!

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Hole 10 - Australia
The Everly House will be hosting the Kangaroo Hop game with prizes up for grabs.

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Hole 15 - Mexico
The famous Shot Ski returns! Huge thanks to The Cafรฉ for sponsoring this fan-favorite stop and Grand Prairie for helping run the station.

๐Ÿน Don't forget to wave down Joe Roselieb on the beverage cart as he keeps travelers refreshed throughout the day!

๐Ÿ’™ All drink stations and the beverage cart will have tip jars, and every dollar collected will be donated right back to McDonough County United Way thanks to our amazing volunteers!

โœˆ๏ธ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who make this event possible:

โญ Major Sponsor
McDonough District Hospital

โญ Business Sponsors
MidAmerica National Bank
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Seth Minter
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Michael Eckardt

โญ Live Auction Sponsors
Tom Conklin - State Farm Insurance Agent
United Community Bank
Stacy Foxall: Allstate Insurance
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jordan Pounders
Pumo Insurance Agency

๐ŸŒ Meet Our 18 Countries & Hole Sponsors
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA - Spreadz
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy - The Mindful Mama
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica - The Golf Garage / Blake Denney
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France - MCC Gentlemen & Cathy Early
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland - State Bank of Industry
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan - Oh My Darlin'
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil - Bruenger Chiropractic
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany - Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece - Amber Patrick, Century 21 Purdum-Epperson, Inc
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia - Everly House
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain - iDoc Device Repair
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada - Mulberry & Honey
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India - Blue Line Pressure Washing
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom - Lainey Mae's Bowtique
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico - The Cafรฉ
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland - RePete Candle & Coffee Bar
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand - Grand Prairie of Macomb
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa - Duke's Lawn Care

๐Ÿ† Along the journey, be sure to compete for:
Longest Drive
Longest Putt
Closest to the Pin

And of course:
๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st & 2nd Place Championship Flight
๐Ÿฅˆ 1st & 2nd Place First Flight
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The All-American Spirit Award for the team that brings the most energy, enthusiasm, and FUN!

๐ŸŽค Live Auction with Monte Lowderman begins at 1:00PM
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch served at 1:30PM
๐Ÿ† Awards and raffle drawings will follow lunch

A special thank you to Jake Mann, Jill Cassidy, and the entire Macomb Country Club staff for helping make this event possible. We truly could not do it without you!!

โ˜” We know many of you have seen the forecast. Captain Jake Mann is monitoring conditions closely, and any important updates regarding tomorrow's outing will be posted right here on our page. If you don't hear otherwise, we're cleared for takeoff! โœˆ๏ธ

Pack your clubs, grab your passport, and prepare for an unforgettable trip Around the World - all while making a difference right here at home.

See you at the gate! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’™โ›ณ

๐Ÿฉโ›ณ Our golf outing runs on Dunkin'!A huge THANK YOU to Dunkin' Donuts of Macomb for serving as the Breakfast Sponsor for...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿฉโ›ณ Our golf outing runs on Dunkin'!

A huge THANK YOU to Dunkin' Donuts of Macomb for serving as the Breakfast Sponsor for the 2026 McDonough County United Way Golf Outing: Around the World! ๐ŸŒŽโœˆ๏ธ

We're especially grateful because this Friday, June 5, is National Donut Day - one of Dunkin's busiest days of the year - and they're still generously helping fuel our golfers before they hit the course!

Golfers can enjoy:
โœจ Donuts & Munchkins
โ˜• Fresh Coffee

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. at the Macomb Country Club, with breakfast available from 8:00-9:00 a.m. before our 9:00 a.m. tee off.

Thank you, Dunkin', for helping our golfers start their journey around the world with a delicious breakfast while supporting the mission of McDonough County United Way. We appreciate you! โค๏ธ๐Ÿฉ

๐Ÿ“ธโœจ GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Moments That Last a Lifetime โœจ๐Ÿ“ธSome of life's most precious moments deserve to be...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿ“ธโœจ GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Moments That Last a Lifetime โœจ๐Ÿ“ธ

Some of life's most precious moments deserve to be captured forever!

Thanks to the generosity of Taylor Cox Photography, one lucky bidder will receive a FULL Session Experience that is perfect for families, couples, or individuals looking to create beautiful memories and stunning portraits! ๐Ÿคฉ

This package includes:
๐Ÿ“ท Full photography session
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ 40 hand-edited portraits
๐Ÿ’ป Gorgeous online gallery
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Printing rights
โฌ‡๏ธ Digital download of the entire gallery

Whether you're overdue for family photos, want to capture a special season of life, celebrate an engagement, update your portraits, or simply create memories you'll cherish for years to come, this package is truly priceless!

๐Ÿ“ Session will be offered in the Macomb area only
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Immediate families, couples, or individuals only
๐Ÿšซ No extended family sessions

A HUGE thank you to Taylor Cox Photography for donating this incredible package in support of the McDonough County United Way! โค๏ธ

Be sure to raise your paddle for this one during the Live Auction at the McDonough County United Way Golf Outing this Friday at Macomb Country Club!

Because the best moments in life deserve to last a lifetime ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“ธ

๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿงบ GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Paddle & Picnic Adventure ๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธGrab your favorite crew and get ready for the p...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿงบ GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Paddle & Picnic Adventure ๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ

Grab your favorite crew and get ready for the perfect day on the water!

One lucky bidder will win a Paddle & Picnic Adventure, generously donated by Spring Lake Park and Sullivan Taylor Uptown!

This package includes:
๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ 2 hours of kayaking for 6 people at Spring Lake Park
๐Ÿงบ A picnic provided for each person by Sullivan Taylor Uptown
๐Ÿ“… Valid through June 5, 2027
๐Ÿ“ž Advance notice required to book

Whether you're planning a family outing, a day with friends, or simply looking for a fun way to enjoy the great outdoors, this package is the perfect excuse to unplug, paddle, and make some memories!

A huge thank you to Spring Lake Park and Sullivan Taylor Uptown for their generosity and support of the McDonough County United Way! โค๏ธ

Be sure to raise your paddle for this one during the Live Auction at the McDonough County United Way Golf Outing this Friday at Macomb Country Club!
Who would you bring along for a day of kayaking and a lakeside picnic?! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿงบ

๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฆ GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: A Year of Blooms & Scoops ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒธWhat if your favorite flowers and your favorite ice c...
06/03/2026

๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฆ GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: A Year of Blooms & Scoops ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒธ

What if your favorite flowers and your favorite ice cream showed up every month for an entire year?

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Bloom Macomb and The Full Scoop, one lucky bidder will take home A Year of Blooms & Scoops!

๐Ÿ’ One wrap bouquet from Bloom every month
๐Ÿฆ One free quart of ice cream from The Full Scoop every month
๐Ÿ“… June 2026 through May 2027

That's 12 months of beautiful blooms and delicious treats waiting for you!

Whether you keep it for yourself or share it with someone special, this package is guaranteed to bring a little extra joy each month!

Don't miss your chance to bid on this sweet collaboration during the McDonough County United Way Ladies Golf Outing this Friday at Macomb Country Club!

Who wouldn't love a year filled with flowers and ice cream?! ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿจ

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿน GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Passport to Happy Hour ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒGrab your crew and get ready to set sail! ๐Ÿšคโœจ One lucky b...
06/03/2026

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿน GOLF OUTING LIVE AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Passport to Happy Hour ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒ

Grab your crew and get ready to set sail! ๐Ÿšคโœจ One lucky bidder will win a private Happy Hour Pontoon Cruise for FOUR at Spring Lake Park in Macomb!

Enjoy globally inspired tapas from around the world by Lisa Ward, tasty โ€œsippies,โ€ and smooth cruising with Captain Ryan at the helm. Whether itโ€™s a Friday afternoon escape or a fun evening on the water, this is the perfect mix of lake life, laughter, and global flavors.

๐ŸŒŽ Whatโ€™s included:
๐Ÿน Private happy hour pontoon cruise for 4
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Tapas from around the world by the amazing Lisa Ward
๐Ÿšค Captain Ryan as your cruise captain
๐Ÿ“ Spring Lake Park, Macomb, IL
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Available most Friday afternoons & nights + some Saturday nights (advance notice required)

Trust usโ€ฆthis is one youโ€™ll want to raise your paddle for! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Who are you bringing on your Passport to Happy Hour adventure?! Tag them below!

Thank you Lisa & Ryan!!

Registration is OPEN for the McDonough County United Way Ladies Golf Outing: Around the World! โ›ณ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’™Grab your passports a...
05/18/2026

Registration is OPEN for the McDonough County United Way Ladies Golf Outing: Around the World! โ›ณ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’™

Grab your passports and your girls and join us Friday, June 5 at Macomb Country Club for a day of golf, food, drinks, prizes, and community impact! Each hole will feature a different country with themed stops along the way! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿน

Registration & breakfast begin at 8:00AM, with tee off at 9:00AM.

โœจ Choose your experience: โœจ
๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ 18-hole competitive tournament
OR
๐Ÿ–๏ธ 9 holes (9-11AM) + pool access 11 AM-2 PM with sunshine, relaxation & a cash bar!

Registration includes golf & cart, lunch, pool access, prizes, themed holes, raffle baskets, and more!

Teams are 4 players. Golf skills optional but fun is required ๐Ÿ˜‰

Register your team here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://mcdonoughcountyunitedway.square.site/

Questions? Email us @ [email protected]

Address

440 N Lafayette Street
Macomb, IL
61455

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