Greylock Federal Credit Union board member and golf tournament chairman Sheila LaBarbera said, “It’s incredible to think this amazing event is in its 30th year. Greylock has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for area charities since the inception of this charitable tournament.” The tournament attracts 120 golfers who contribute to the financial success of the tournament by purchasing raffle tickets for prizes that are donated by more than 150 local merchants. Other funds are raised through the sale of sponsorships for green, tee, and cart signs.

Director of Development and Public Relations of the Brien Center, Brian McDonald said, “We are honored to be the beneficiary of this tournament and appreciate the efforts of Greylock and everyone involved.”

The annual Greylock golf tournament is named in honor of Robert W. ‘Bees’ Prendergast, a Credit Union director of 27 years who passed away in 1997. According to Greylock President Angelo C. Stracuzzi, “Bees was tremendously active on Greylock’s board and as a volunteer in the community. He would be thrilled to know the tournament raises money in his name to assist the Brien Center. This is a great opportunity for area businesses to act as sponsors of the event and affiliate themselves with this worthy cause.”

Registration is from 11 am to 12:30 pm with a shotgun start to follow. The roster is filling up quickly, though there are playing spots available. The fee is $95.00 per player which includes greens fees, cart, lunch and dinner. Participants may call (413) 236-4105 for more information.

For over 50 years, Berkshire County residents have turned to the Brien Center for assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues that they or their families may be enduring, where they have found high quality care and have been treated with dignity and respect.

Greylock Federal Credit Union was recently rated the top credit union in the United States for total value returned to Members/Owners according to Callahan & Associates, a national credit union research and consulting firm. Greylock Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school, worships or regularly conducts business in Berkshire County. Greylock Federal is wholly owned by its more than 60,000 members and Greylock offers full-service branches in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Lee, Adams, North Adams, and Williamstown. More information is available at www.greylock.org.