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IFMA a update: Massachusetts Maritime Academy Campus and Ship Tour

 

 

Boston, MA On May 29th Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) hosted a facilities management and engineering networking event for multiple industry organizations including IFMA Boston. The evening included tours of the hands-on learning labs, buildings and the new Patriot State training vessel. MMA cadets lead the tours and provided unique insight into what their typical day entails both on shore and while out at sea. The evening wrapped up with a cocktail and networking event.

Georgiana Olwell, Andrew Del Prete, Adele Manty and Joy Shapiro of IFMA Boston

IFMA Boston held its Spring Golf Classic at Red Tail Golf Course in Devens, MA on June 17th and despite the rain, it was a great day of golf and networking.

Interested in joining us at the upcoming Fall Golf Classic at Granite Links? Find the links below:

Registration is Now Open for The IFMA Boston Fall Golf Classic at Granite Links in Quincy Ma on September 29th and so is the Golf Clinic!

Register here for golf tournament: https://bit.ly/FallGolf2025

Register here for the golf clinic: https://bit.ly/FallGolfClinic

DETAILS OF THE DAY:

  • 9:00 - 9:30 a.m: Volunteers and Sponsors Begin Arriving
  • 10:00 a.m.: Registration and Grab and Go Lunch Boxes
  • 11:00 a.m.: Shotgun Start (Scramble Format), prize holes throughout, raffles, and gifts for each player
  • 4:30 p.m.: Networking Reception (cash bar)
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner
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If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, sponsors may have two individuals at a table on the course during the tournament and are invited to dinner and networking as well. Sponsorships can also be purchased through the registration link: https://bit.ly/IFMABostonSpringGolfClassic

 

 

 

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