Once again the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City made a terrific venue for STA’s Annual Golf Outing. The morning started out gray and dewy as players arrived at the club, but the sun came out and the sky cleared up while we enjoyed a fantastic brunch buffet in the club’s dining room and practiced a few shots on the driving range. By noon the beautiful 85 degree weather was perfect for teeing off.

In attendance that day were 110 players representing over 40 STA member companies. The big winner of the day was Bruno Maiolo, playing in a foursome from Vanguard Coverage, who shot a “Low Gross” of 75. Jason Karbel of Woodworks Construction Company won for “Longest Drive” and Steve Lazzaro from Hellman Electric Co. won “Closest to the Pin”. John Finamore of Jordan Panel Systems, igniting controversy by using his own yellow ball, won “Most Accurate Drive,” which was later challenged by Golf Committee Chairman Randy Rifelli because of the yellow ball, but finally upheld by general consensus.

Coming in 1st Place for “Team Low Gross” was the foursome of Bruce Salmon from North Fork Bank, Steve Lazzaro from Hellman Electric Co., Andrew Richards from Kaufman, Dolowich & Schneider, LLP, and Ron Eagar from Grassi & Co. Coming in 2nd Place was the foursome of Jeff Rich from Wild Woman Co. and Bob Grande, Anthony Grande and Rob Grande of Romar Sheet Metal. 1st Place “Team Low Net” went to Brad Mattes, Mike Checchi, Rich Cooper and Bob Schratzmeier of NYC SMACNA, and 2nd Place went to Randy Rifelli, Bob Kemper, Dave Roberts and Bruno Maiolo of Vanguard Coverage. Congratulations to all the winners!

After the players returned from the course, a cocktail hour was held showcasing a magnificent ice sculpture of STA’s new logo, compliments of the Cherry Valley Club. Dinner and an awards ceremony followed, where event and raffle winners received their prizes.

The STA would like to thank all of the participants of the golf outing for their support, as well as all of those who attended the dinner and awards ceremony afterward. We extend a special thank you to Larry Roman of WDF Inc. for providing $5,000 worth of sponsorships, which includes a generous donation to our Gift Fund. We would also like to thank all of those companies and individuals who contributed to the Gift Fund, or sponsored a hole, a green or an event. We look forward to seeing you all again next summer.