Kids Golf Classic Raises Record Funds for Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club.
VIENNA — The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg is enjoying a milestone year.
In 2025, the organization celebrated its 60th anniversary. It also launched two new club locations in Mineral Wells and Athens County. Now, it is celebrating another achievement—its most successful fundraiser yet.
A Record-Breaking Golf Event
On Monday, the 29th annual Kids Golf Classic was held at the Parkersburg Country Club. The event raised a record-breaking $343,000. This brings the total contributions since the tournament began in 1997 to nearly $5 million.
The funds will directly support programs for children across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Community Support Makes It Happen
Lynn Reins, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg, expressed heartfelt thanks.
“I’m amazed and deeply moved every year by the support from Chad Mildren, Chief Consumer Banking Officer at United Bank, and the entire team,” said Reins. “Richard Adams, Executive Chairman of United Bankshares, Inc., always ensures the event gets even better.”
She explained that this single fundraiser covers about 20% of the club’s yearly operating expenses.
“With just one event, the community shows up in a big way for the kids,” she added. “I couldn’t be more thankful.”
Leaders and Donors Recognized
Front row (left to right):
Lynn Reins (Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg), Rhoni Burt (CAS Cable), Richard Adams (United Bank), Tres Ross (The Ross Foundation), Chad Mildren (United Bank)
Middle row:
Chase Minnite (The PM Company), Fred Earley (Highmark West Virginia), Jason Minnite (The PM Company), Matt Cooke (Astorg Motor Company), Ben Thomas (Bowles Rice), Randy Rogers (Murray Sheet Metal), John Padden (Reagle & Padden), Preston Herrin (Benchmark Technology Group), Patrick Bryan (United Bank)
Back row:
John Fanta (Henry Logan Children’s Home), Tom Lally (Cintas), Charlie Taylor (UCCI), Chris Davis (Matheny Motor Truck Company), Nick Squires (Tri-State Roofing).
