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2022 PHSC Annual Golf Tournament Putting for a Cause
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel CEO Erik Wangsness with co-chairs Kerra Kuzmick and Charlie Spinner
The PHSC Foundation was eager to bring back its annual golf tournament this year in honor of the College ’ s 50th Anniversary . Held in Dade City at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club , players were invited to participate in the day ’ s activities . AdventHealth was the presenting sponsor for the event which brought in over $ 30,000 to the Friends of the Foundation Fund . Foundation Board Members Charlie Spinner and Kerra Kuzmick cochaired the event and provided hands-on support that day . A new venue brought in new opportunities including a helicopter ball drop ! It was a successful day that will be brought back for years Helicopter ball drop to come .
From PHSC Courses to Golf Courses
Nathan Chittum was a recent high school graduate who had just been invited to the Foundation ’ s fishing tournament . “ Before I discovered my interest in Unmanned Aircraft Systems technology at the Foundation ’ s fishing tournament , I was truly unsure of my future plans ,” said Chittum . Paired with a gentleman who was using a drone to find the best fishing spots , he found himself more interested in how the drone worked than fishing . Chittum spent the rest of the day asking questions trying to understand this technology . “ After that day ’ s inspiration , I joined the Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations program and was greeted by outstanding professors , administrators and peers .” After completing courses , he opened his own company , Real Estate Photography , providing aerial footage of homes and more . When he was asked about providing his services for the Annual Foundation Golf Tournament , he was “ truly honored to assist ” and to give back to the place that has given him so much . “ I ’ m so grateful for the overall experience that was offered to me by this outstanding state college and for the path to success it set me on .”
Nathan Chittum
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