Great weather, terrific golf and super networking led to a very successful REFA Golf Outing. The Annual REFA Golf outing took place on Monday, June 20th at the Country Club of Woodbridge and like past years, everyone who participated enjoyed the day.
Extra special thanks go to SL Green and People's United Bank for their generous support in being the tournament sponsors once again. Also participating as sponsors were the following: Dinner Sponsor: Farmington Bank; Golf Ball Sponsor: Merritt 7; Cart Sponsor: POKO Partners; Driving Range Sponsor: Northmarq Capital; Beverage Sponsor: Silo Financial; Hole-in-One Sponsor: Stewart Title Guaranty Company; Raffle Prize Sponsors: Northmarq Capital and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company; and Tee Sponsors: Sentry Commercial Real Estate Services, Marcus Partners, Robinson and Cole, Shipman & Goodwin, Webster Bank, Murtha Cullina, Malkin Properties, RMS Construction, M&T Bank, CB Richard Ellis, Heyman Properties.
Winners of the day included: Closest to the pin (#3) - Steward Campbell. Closest to the pin (#6) - Michael Riccio and Deanna Polizzo. Closest to the pin (#8) - Bill Leavy and Barbara Budnick. Closest to the pin (#17) - Bill McAvoy.
Longest Drive: Kyle Roberts and Heidi DeWyngaert
3rd Lowest Team Net: 55.2 Ed Tonnesson, Tom Pajolek, David Fiore and Bill McAvoy.
2nd Lowest Team Net: 54.8 Pat Mulready, Tim Mitchell, Jeff Livingston and Lou Pellegrino.
1st Low Team Net (These names will go on the REFA-CT Golf Trophy): 53.8 John Kindl, James Dowling, Kirk Lucas and Victor Galati.
Low Team Gross: 59 Michael Riccio, Mike Mihalek, Jim Kimenker and Kyle Roberts.
Highest Team Net: 64.5 James Lagasse, Ed Kindelan, Joe Milardo and Tom Reid.
Like the last many years, proceeds have been donated to worthwhile causes and this year is no different. Habitat for Humanity seeks to build community and improve lives by partnering with low income families and community volunteers to build simple, decent, affordable, safe and efficient homes. Habitat welcomes people, regardless of faith, to build with them in partnership.The ultimate goal is to eliminate substandard housing in lower Fairfield County and Hartford County.
Member quotes of the outing: Steve Inglese of The New Haven Group: "Great job in putting together another successful event yesterday. I know a lot of time and energy go into making these go smoothly." Mark Duclos of Sentry Commercial Real Estate Servives: "Guys-nice job on the golf tournament yesterday- a lot of fun! Thanks for your efforts." Marily Furlong, secretary at Pullman & Comley: "Jim (Dowling), John (Kindl) and their guests had a great time, playing golf on one of the best weather days of the summer (I am sure) and then won the tournament on top of everything else. A perfect day for them! Thank you to Mary and Sharon for everything you do regarding REFA and this yearly golf event."
Summer Socials Scheduled
for both Chapters
Both Chapters have their Summer Socials scheduled in July. Fairfield/Westchester will host their annual summer social on July 14th at the new restaurant, Bar Rosso in Stamford. This event is being sponsored by Seaboard Properties. The Hartford Chapter will host their annual summer social on July 28th at East Side Restaurant on Dwight St. in New Britain. This event will be jointly sponsored by REFA and CREW.

Annual Gala - Save the Date
One of REFA's trademark events - the Annual Gala will take place on Thursday, September 22nd. This event keeps getting better and our attendance keeps growing. REFA Members: watch your mail for your invitation and RSVP sooner rather than later to get credit for the $50 discount.