Rock the City for Bill: A Day of Golf, Music & Community Giving

Watertown, NY (July 18, 2025) — The William P. Plante Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Volunteer Transportation Center, is thrilled to present Rock the City for Bill, a golf tournament and concert honoring the legacy of the late William P. Plante. Now in its ninth year, this annual event brings together friends, neighbors and local businesses for a day of spirited competition, live music and heartfelt giving.

 

Event Highlights

• Date & Location: Friday, July 18, 2025 at Thompson Park Golf Course, Watertown

• Golf Tournament:

  • Registration opens at 9:00 AM

  • Shotgun tee‑off at 10:00 AM

  • 18 four‑person teams, $400 per team

  • Prizes awarded for top finishers, plus a Hole‑in‑One prize provided by Drive America

• Concert:

  • Doors open at 5:00 PM; show starts at 6:00 PM

  • Featuring Josh Cox & The Rattle Snakes

  • Tickets: $65 each (concert only—open to the public)

In addition to the day’s festivities, attendees can try their luck in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will support the Volunteer Transportation Center’s mission of providing rides to health, wellness and critical‑needs appointments across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, as well as fund scholarships for two local students who exemplify Bill Plante’s passion for community service.

Honoring Bill Plante’s Legacy

Bill Plante devoted over 30 years to serving Watertown—coaching youth sports, volunteering on nonprofit boards and spearheading community projects at Holy Family School and Immaculate Heart Central. After his passing in 2016, the William P. Plante Memorial Fund was established to carry forward his spirit of generosity. To date, the fund has distributed nearly $96,000 towards community initiatives and scholarships.

“Rock the City for Bill brings together everything Dad stood for—friendship, fun and giving back,” said Mackenzie Colello Thomas, event coordinator. “We invite everyone to join us for golf, great music and a chance to make a real impact.”

How to Participate

• Register Your Team or Buy Concert Tickets:
  bit.ly/Rock‑the‑City‑For‑Bill‑Registration

• Sponsorship Opportunities: Packages start at $100 and include signage, team registrations and media recognition.

• Questions? Contact Mackenzie Colello Thomas at (315) 778‑2340 or [email protected].

Join us on July 18th to “Rock the City for Bill,” celebrate a beloved community leader, and help the Volunteer Transportation Center—and local students—go the extra mile!

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William P. Plante Memorial Fund | 123 Coleman Avenue, Watertown, NY 13601 | www.wppmemorialfund.org