An annual tradition continued on the second Wednesday of August. The event raised $52,175 for Alzheimers with 40 sponsors and 42 employee volunteers. A fishing tournament was also created for those donors that did not golf. There were nearly 50 fishermen who participated in Green Bay.

This year $63,475 was raised for Needy Children with 38 sponsors, 139 golfers and fishermen. At this time three funds were setup to rotate among diabetes and alzeimers, due to family members dealing with the diseases and needy children because of a tragedy involving a young Kaukauna girl.

The event raised $81,943 for Diabetes with 146 golfers, 22 fishermen and 117 dinner attendees.

This year $98,888 was raised for Alzheimers. Bob Harlan, then Green Bay Packers President/CEO, was the guest of honor.

The event got so large some golfers had to golf at a second golf course, Countryside Golf Club. $115,465 was raised for Needy Children.

Proceeds were split between the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region and the newly-formed Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. $152,835 was raised for Diabetes. Bob Harlan, Green Bay Packers & Dick Bennett, UWGB Basketball Coach were the guests of honor.

This year $204,732 was raised for Alzheimers.

The event continued to expand with a third golf course at Mystery Hills Golf Course. $265,000 was raised for Needy Children. Packers legend Bart Starr welcomed participants.

This year $301,677 was raised for Diabetes. Bart Starr was the guest golfer and speaker.

The event raised $350,143 for Alzheimers with 84 volunteers. Pat Richter, University of Wisconsin athletic director, was the guest of honor.

This year $378,205 was raised for Needy Children with 250 sponsors and 100 volunteers. 325 golfers played at Countryside, MidVallee & Wander Springs. $2.1 million was raised in 12 years. Bart Starr was the guest of honor.

The event raised $395,100 for Diabetes. Max McGee, Green Bay Packers legend, made his first of many appearances at the outing. His passion for finding a cure for diabetes kept him coming back.

This year $433,554 was raised for Alzheimers with 435 golfers. Max McGee, Green Bay Packers legend, was the guest of honor. After 13 years, this was the last year a fishing tournament was held on Lake Poygan in conjunction with the golf outing.

The event raised $442,593 for Needy Children. Max McGee, Green Bay Packers legend & Pat Richter, University of Wisconsin athletic director, were guests of honor.

This year $459,357 was raised for Diabetes. Max McGee, Green Bay Packers legend, was the guest of honor.

The event raised $486,623 for Alzheimers with 390 golfers. Max McGee, Green Bay Packers legend, was the guest of honor.

This year $468,442 was raised for Needy Children.

The outing raised $542,425 for Diabetes with 402 golfers. Max McGee & Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers legends, were the guests of honor.

The U.S. Oil Open celebrated its 20th anniversary. $622,000 was raised for Alzheimers. Max McGee & Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers legends, were the guests of honor. In twenty years the event raised nearly $6 million and granted more than $2.25 million.

The event raised $744,600 for Needy Children with more than 450 golfers. Deanna Favre, philanthropist and wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, was the guest of honor.
After extensive research on mission and impact, it was decided to consolidate the Diabetes, Alzheimers and Needy Children funds into the U.S. Oil Open Fund for Basic Needs.

Deanna Favre made her second appearance and the event raised $1,000,000 with 542 golfers and 250 sponsors. The basic needs focus and collaboration with the J. J. Keller Foundation commitment to grant matching was announced.

Granting expanded to include the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation which started a true regional approach to giving in Northeast Wisconsin. The first Basic Needs Giving Partnership grants were made in Spring 2008 to fight poverty. $1,253,000 was raised and $550,000 of grants were matched by J. J. Keller Foundation. Jim Irwin, radio voice of the Green Bay Packers for 30 years and Marla McGee attended to honor her late husband, Max.

The event raised $1,452,000 with more than $10 million raised since 1986. J. J. Keller Foundation matched grants of $650,000. Nancy Lopez, professional golfer, made her first of four appearances along with then Wisconsin Governor, Jim Doyle.

U.S. Oil Co., Inc. changed its name to U.S. Venture, Inc., and as a result the event was renamed the U.S. Venture Open. The outing celebrated a quarter century of giving raising $2,217,000.
J. J. Keller Foundation matched $750,000 of grants. The event once again experienced growth by expanding to five golf courses adding North Shore Golf Club. More than $10 million was raised and nearly $7 million granted in 25 years. Golf legend, Arnold Palmer, was the guest of honor.

The U.S. Venture Open raised $1,785,000 in 2011. J. J. Keller Foundation pledged an $800,000 grant match for the next three years. Since 1986, raised more than $12.6 million and granted $8 million. Professional cyclist, Lance Armstrong, was the guest of honor.

The event raised $1,860,000 in 2012 and in 27 years raised more than $14.4 million and granted $9.5 million. Golf legend, Jack Nicklaus, was the guest of honor.

• Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers wide receiver, was the guest of honor
• $2.125 million raised
• 816 golfers
• $16.3 million raised & $11.3 million granted in 28 years

• Henry Aaron, baseball legend, was the guest of honor.
• $2.314 million was raised with 450 partners.
• Continued growth required the addition of a sixth golf course. Butte des Morts Country Club was added to accommodate 868 golfers.
• $18.4 million raised & $14.1 million granted in 29 years.
• J. J. Keller Foundation renewed their $800,000 annual grant match for another 3 years.

• The U.S. Venture Open raised nearly $30 million in 30 years
• Bo Ryan, University of Wisconsin basketball coach, was the guest of honor
• $3,570,408 raised
• 832 golfers

• Packers legends, Donald Driver, Willie Davis, Jerry Kramer & Paul Hornung were the guests of honor
• $3,610,500 million raised
• 801 golfers
• 1,074 attendees
• More than $33 million raised in 31 years

• The late U.S. Venture Open founder, Bill Schmidt, was honored for what might be his greatest legacy
• NBA Champion Dwyane Wade was the guest of honor
• $3,966,133 raised
• 867 golfers
• 1,105 attendees
• Raised $37 million & granted $24 million in 32 years
• $5.56 million in new grant commitments
• J. J. Keller Foundation pledged another annual grant match for 3 more years

• Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was the guest of honor.
• $4,132,730 raised
• 861 golfers
• 1,142 attendees
• In 33 years raised $42 million & granted $24 million.

• Matthew McConaughey, just keep livin’ Foundation founder, was the guest of honor
• $5,239,200 raised
• 929 golfers
• 1,263 attendees
• In 34 years raised $46 million & granted $32 million

While we couldn’t gather, our mission to end poverty remained unchanged. We pivoted to a mediathon with WBAY-TV & Woodward Radio Group.

• $4,642,058 raised nearly doubling the number of partners/donors
• In 35 years raising $51 million & granting $40 million.

Without the dinner and evening program at Van Abels taking place, participants were still able to come together safely outside for the Welcome Reception at U.S. Venture Corporate Headquarters. After weather challenges occurred, more than 500 golfers were able to enjoy a great day of golfing at three golf courses.

• $4,156,262 raised
• Over 500 partners and donors contributed to ending poverty.
• In 36 years raised more than $55 million & granted $40 million.

• Green Bay Packers Coach Matt LaFleur and running backs Aaron Jones & AJ Dillon were the guests of honor
• $4,817,964 raised
• 881 golfers
• 1,209 attendees
• In 37 years raised $60 million & granted $49 million

• Charlize Theron, CTAOP founder, was the guest of honor
• $4,822,852 raised
• 905 golfers
• 1,203 attendees
• $65 million raised & $50 million granted in 38 years