Bellevue Police Foundation Events

BPF raises $90,000 at 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Bellevue Police Foundation hosted its very successful 3^rd annual golf tournament at The Golf Club at Newcastle on August 20. Despite a slightly wet and chilly morning, 144 golfers gathered to tee off to support the Bellevue Police Department for the third year in a row.

The mood was festive as golfers checked in, teams registered for fun course games, and participants enjoyed a warm cup of clam chowder courtesy of Pike Place Chowder and lunch from Dave & Busters. Bellevue Police Officers were proud to give tours of the crisis response vehicle, the bomb squad vehicle and other special equipment provided through Foundation grants. Just prior to tee time, one lucky golfer won a mega-putt contest, and the Seahawks Dancers put in a special appearance. 

This year’s fundraiser was the most successful to date, due in part to the addition of the first ever silent auction benefiting Bellevue PD. “Our raffle prizes are always a hit with the golfers, and the silent auction was a big addition. The silent auction alone brought in over $11,000.,” said Villette Nolon, President and Executive Director of the Bellevue Police Foundation.

After a fun day on the course, golfers were treated to a dinner banquet and awards ceremony where Chief of Police Wendell Shirley addressed the group, “The success of the Bellevue Police Foundation’s golf tournament is evidence of the generous support from residents across the Eastside. The $90,000 raised is impressive, and this investment will be used to help Bellevue Officers and staff receive the special equipment and training that’s needed to maintain this community as a safe place to live, work, and visit.”