The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe, Inc.’s 24^th Annual Golf Outing proved to be a tremendous success, which is a fitting way to end the Fund’s celebration of its 90^th Anniversary year.  At Siwanoy Country Club, 120 enthusiastic golfers enjoyed a tremendous day of golf, camaraderie and good will.  

Started in 1987 by now-retired local businessman Markham Rollins, Jr. and his two sons, Mark and Chuck, this community event has been an eagerly-awaited happening each year. While the outing always provides an enjoyable day, it is important to remember the vital role it plays in the community – that of providing financial support for grants to critical social service agencies and projects in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe communities.

 The funds raised by the outing have helped more than double Community Fund grants over the years from a level of $240,000 in 1987 to over $520,000 in 2009. “This outing makes a real difference to our entire community.”  Tracy Rutherfurd, Executive Director emphasized. “The net proceeds go directly to help fund grants to the Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe communities. These funds help our youth, our seniors, and our families from after-school care programs to senior centers, from teen centers to drug and alcohol prevention and rehabilitation programs, Counseling Services and so much more!“

 The event began with lunch and the putting contest qualifying round. The thirty foursomes then headed out for a round of golf, scramble format, complete with prizes and holes-in-one contests sponsored by Pepe Auto Group and by Comizio Orthodontics. A Mercedes-Benz SLK350, Mercedes-Benz E Coupe, Porsche Boxster and Infiniti M37X provided by Pepe Auto Group graced the Siwanoy acreage tempting the golfers as they passed.

 Each year, Comizio Orthodontics and the Pepe Auto Group sponsor hole-in-one prizes as part of the tournament.  To date no one has claimed the $10,000 or one of the shining cars on the course. “We would love to have someone win a car this year!” Sal Pepe, of Pepe Auto Group, also one of the Outing’s Grand Sponsors, enthusiastically stated before the shot gun start.

  “The First Place Winning Team” of golfers included Fred Hood, Gary Erskine, Jonathan Kitchen and Julian Stein.  “Second Place” was taken by Omar Abboud, Scott Burge, Dave Harris and John Westerfield.  The “Closest to the Pin” competition was won by Gary Erskine. “Most Accurate Drive” went to Mario Forgione and the “Longest Drive” competitions were won by Peter Munsill for the men and Liza Near for the women.  The winner of the Putting Contest was Richard Leroy who made a valiant attempt at the $2500 cash prize putt!

 Fred Taylor, 2010 Golf Co-Chair, ran the Live Auction, providing much entertainment with a healthy display of competition during the bidding, while others waited to see their luck with the Raffle and Silent Auction.  Donations from local businesses and community members to Auction/Raffle event, helped maximize the dollars raised with over 30 raffle prizes and auction items, respectively.  All agreed it was a wonderful, day at Siwanoy, with an outpouring of generosity and support for our local community programs.

 The Community Fund’s golf outing was generously sponsored by our local community supporters. Grand Sponsors were the Pepe Auto Group, The Raffiani Family Foundation, and The Rollins Agency, Inc. The outing’s Cart Sponsor was Bertine, Hufnagel, Headley, Zeltner, Drummond, & Dohn.  The Community Fund also thanks the Putting Sponsors,  BenefitMall; the Casale Family Foundation; Margaret & Anthony Colavita; Comizio Orthodontics, Rose & Steve Crawford; Edgewood Management LLC; Fenway Partners; Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate; Ludl Electronic Products and Paraco Gas.  The Community Fund also thanks the Lunch Sponsors, Besson Oil, Inc.,; Chubb Insurance Co.; D.C. Ranieri Insurance; Dankner & Milstein, P.C.; Eastchester Odyssey Diner; Christina Eldridge; Henry A. Blom, D.D.S., Family Dentistry; Ms. Patricia Lanza; LGS Specialty Sales; Eileen & Barry Lyon; Joella & John Lykouretzos; Ludl Electronic Products; Medi-Ray, Inc.; The Tap House, Tuckahoe and Tryforos & Pernice Florist.  Lastly, The Community Fund would like to thank the over 50 tee sign sponsors and numerous prize, raffle, auction contributors, with more donors than ever: 2010 Golf Sponsors

 The 2010 Golf Committee includes Committee Chairs: Fred Taylor and David Walker; Honorary Committee Chairs: Chuck and Mark Rollins; Golf Committee: Omar Abboud, Tom Andruss, Nick Apostolatos, Larry Bettino, Robert Castano, Dr. Joseph Comizio, Margaret Colavita, Tom Dempsey, Dean Doukas, Arthur Lange, Tom Likovich, Dirk Ludl, Mike McManus, Barbara McNally, John Near, Steven Palm, Joe Pepe, Sal Pepe, Megan Phillips, Laura & Phil Raffiani, Ed Ruffo, Marty Schulman, Pirkko Stechler, Nick Stephens, Sheila Stoltz, John Westerfield, Bill Zambelli,

 For further information on The Community Fund, and how you can get involved, visit the website: www.thecommunityfund.org, or contact The Community Fund Office: 17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville, NY 10708, 337-8808 or e-mail mburge@thecommuntyfund.org