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NEWS BOSS Today #43

Reporting on the
recent events in the
office supplies industry

BENGOLF REBOOTS!

The annual BenGolf Charity Day on 20th June 2019 is organised this year by Phil Wesolowski,
MD Staedtler UK, who explains why the event means so much to him.

y first job in the office products than ourselves in our industry; this is our a BOSS Manufacturers’ Forum meeting
Mindustry was with John Dickinson charity, for us, for our industry – and we there the next day, so all manufacturers
Stationery (now Hamelin Brands) in should support it. will have a good reason (excuse!) to stay
2005. On my second or third day in the So, we have looked to refresh this over and enjoy a few drinks after their
job, the Managing Director, Philip Beer, year’s event in order to generate even golf. Non-manufacturers will also enjoy
told me “You are joining our BenGolf more income for the Charity while staying at such a fantastic venue at the
team next week!”. I had no idea what giving people an excellent experience. attractive room rate we’ve negotiated.
this entailed, but I was very excited to Having visited many venues, we have Speaking of cost, there’s a special
be playing golf in the second week of my settled on Belton Woods, near Grantham ‘Early Bird’ discount for the event, which
new job! I immediately felt that this was (www.beltonwoods.co.uk), which has applies to all bookings received by 10th
a charity event to be proud of, and one an excellent course as well as great spa May 2019: BenGolf entry is priced at
that I wanted to be part of for the rest of and dining facilities. We are retaining £400 per team of four and the BenSpa
my career in the OP industry. In fact, to many traditional elements – such is £135 per person. Those who just
this day, I have not missed one between as the putting competition and the want to come along to enjoy the dinner,
2005 and 2018. ‘BenGolf Cup’, as well as the spa for networking and Charity auction need
BenGolf remains the second biggest non-golfers – but there will also be pay only £35.
revenue driver for the BOSS Business some new elements such as a ‘Beat The
Supplies Charity, and such is its Pro’ contest, as well as an individual To book, go to www.bossfederation.com and click
importance that when I heard that Stableford competition. on the ‘Charity’ tab.
Stanley Vaughan – who has given many We’ve also made it easier for you
years of stellar service in running it - to get there: this year’s event is on a If you would like any more information, or are
wished to step down, I felt compelled to Thursday, the start time is noon, and willing to donate raffle and auction prizes, please
get involved. The Charity does excellent as soon as the golf finishes we will go contact me at Philip.wesolowski@staedtler.com
work supporting those less fortunate straight into a hot buffet dinner. There is or on 07943698944.

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