The Annual REFA Charitable Golf Outing, benefiting Homestart and Project Hope, was held at the Blue Hills Country Club in Canton, on July 23rd. Over 120 golfers participated in the sold-out tournament. Congratulations to the winning foursome from Salem Five Bank for posting the lowest gross score of the tournament with a 67, good for five under par. Congratulations as well to the winning foursome from Newbanks for tallying the lowest net score with a 44, edging PNC Bank in a card-off. The day ended with a reception and awards dinner, where representatives and beneficiaries from Homestart and Project Hope had the chance to speak about their organizations and the impact they have on the community. On Wednesday, July 18th, the Emerging Leaders hosted a community service activity at the Greater Boston Food Bank. Members donated their time to volunteer as food sorters – which resulted in sorting 10,000 pounds of food which produces 8,000 meals for those in need. REFA’s Annual Summer Reception was held on August 1st at Goulston & Storrs’ private deck. It was an evening of networking over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in front of one of Boston’s most spectacular views, the Boston Harbor. On Thursday, October 11th, The Real Estate Finance Association will hold its 24th Annual Gala honoring Joe Fallon, president and CEO of the Fallon Companies. The event will be held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets for the Gala, please visit our site at www.gbreb.com/refa/gala2012. For more information about upcoming events, visit www.refa.org.