The Annual Gus Johnson Golf Outing on July 9th at The Golf Club of Avon was a huge success. We could not have asked for better weather-sunny, mild, slight breeze - and the 127 golfers took to the course with smiles on their faces. Prior to teeing off, contests were held: putting contest was won by Steve Sadler and longest drive was won by Ken Sullivan. At the end of the tournament, Jeff Hastings had a chance to sink a 50' putt to win $2,500. He was close, but unfortunately, not close enough. Other winners included: 1st low gross team of Mark Lataille, Joe Zwabel, Matt Barrette and John Clouse. Second low gross team of Steve Robinson, Steve Weir, and Marc Calandruccio. Third low gross: Mike Diamond, Tim Whitlock, Will Lorenze and Dave Truedson. First low net included: Tom Gorman, John Walsh, Craig Brown and Chris Govedaris. Second low net winners were: Neal Leon, Eric Fisner, Bill Schultz and Tom Mass. Third low net: Randy Urciuoli, Serge Fugere, Bob Gardner and Jeff Royx. Closest to the pin winners were: Bob Joyce-2'8", Jamie McRae-5'11", and Jeff Royx-11'10". Congratulations to all of the winners!
The BOMA International Summer Convention was held in Seattle, Washington in late June. This annual event brings the "best of the best" in commercial real estate together to share ideas, hear about changes in the industry and trends that are happening and will happen in the future. The trade show that is part of the convention offers the allied members of BOMA the opportunity to showcase their new products and services. This year's convention's attendance was one of the highest numbers, competing closely with New York's attendance numbers. If you have never attended an Annual Convention, plan on San Diego in June 2013!
As we end our programming for the first half of 2012, I would like to express my thanks to the program committee for their hard work in putting together such great educational programs and outstanding networking socials. The work of this group shows how involved the members are in bringing value to the membership. I encourage others to join this committee and help plan the fall programs.
Enjoy the rest of the summer. Take time to relax and spend time with family and friends. See you in September.
JoAnn Church, president of BOMA Greater Hartford, is with Edens & Avant, West Hartford, Conn.