14TH ANNUAL

NORTHEAST LEADERSHIP FUND

GOLF CLASSIC

AND

Solano Dinner

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Noon Shotgun Start

Blue Ridge Golf Course

260 County Club Drive

Mountain Top, PA 18707

AND

Solano Dinner

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Noon Shotgun Start

Blue Ridge Golf Course

260 County Club Drive

Mountain Top, PA 18707

Come and enjoy a fantastic day of golf,

food, and camaraderie!

Invitees will include past & present Governors, Lt. Governors, Federal & State Members of the House & Senate, other top state and local officials.

In memory of our founder

Patrick J. Solano

1925-2021

Pat's Legacy
and Service

"It will be a fun day to meet some of your dear old friends and some of your dear old enemies"

Born on June 22, 1925, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, the son of Italian immigrants, Patrick J. Solano dedicated himself to a life of service. From his start as a decorated member of the U.S. Air Force serving in Europe during World War II, Pat went on to a distinguished career as a public servant and left behind a legacy that is still with us today.

Pat’s journey in state government lead him to work for nine Pennsylvania governors of both major political parties. Serving as the Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources and the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pat was a trusted advisor, a voice of reason, and a unifying force in Harrisburg.

Always an advocate for Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pat founded the Northeast Pennsylvania Leadership Fund to support the future leaders of the region.

Pat’s legacy lives on through the extraordinary contributions he made to the lives of his family and friends, to the state and country which he served, and to Northeast Pennsylvania.

ABOUT THE FUND

Mission Statement

Good government in our democracy requires capable citizens willing to stand for election to public office, a calling that demands financial resources. Far too often, citizens are unwilling to follow this honorable path of service to our community need and deserve the support of many others, both financially and politically, to make and sustain positive achievements in public life.

The Northeast Pennsylvania Leadership Fund is organized to identify, encourage and assist election efforts of exemplary candidates in a multi-county area of Northeast Pennsylvania. The Fund has a resolute mission to provide support to those who will advance the principles of accountable, responsible government and the continual improvement of the quality of life in our region and state.

Committee Members

Robert L. Tambur/General Chairman

Robert S. Tamburro/Event Chairman

Hon. Jim Zarra/Event Coordinator

Richard Ailey

Don Sherwood

John Moran

Pete Helms

Tom Cooney

Seth Keller

John Parrotta

Leo F. Vergnetti

Keith Eckel

Tom Makowski

John Rodgers, esq.

Jim Zarra

AGENDA

Agenda

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2025

• Registration & Brunch10 AM - 12 PM

• Golf Tournament12 PM Shotgun Start

• The Solano Dinner6 PM

Rain or shine! Prizes & Contests!

Golf & Dinner

$300 Per Player

$1,200 per foursome

Dinner & Reception

$250 Per Guest

GET TICKETS & REGISTER

Click here to purchase your ticket
or register your team

The Solemn Dinner

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THE COURSE

Blue Ridge Trail was thoughtfully carved out of the woods and valleys in the rolling hills of Northeastern PA. The result is a course with a perfect blend of challenge and beauty.

Its unique layout and no parallel fairways lend character to its serene setting