BIRDIES, BOGEYS & BBQ: WMABA RETURNS TO THE GREEN

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and see their reactions when they play.”

Funds raised at the 2022 Golf Outing benefit WMABA and the Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund, which supports local automotive education programs. “WMABA plans to work with specific schools in our area to improve industry relations and job placements for students wanting to enter collision repair fields,” Hendler explains. “Our industry needs more techs, and the association wants to do our part to engage and support these upcoming collision professionals.”

A lot of effort goes into preparing for WMABA’s golf outing each year to make sure it’s the best it can be.

“Hats off to Jordan and her team,” Burton praises. “It’s always such a wellorganized event that it’s easy to forget how much hard work goes into planning and coordinating an event of this size and nature.”

But it’s a worthwhile effort that benefits the association.

“Our annual golf outing always offers an awesome day to network in a relaxing setting, and we’re hoping this year will be our best yet,” Hendler says. “We hope to have a successful, well-attended event for our local industry – something that’s both beneficial and FUN!”

Register for WMABA’s 2022 Golf Outing as an individual player ($175) or a foursome ($625) via wmaba.com/ golf-outing. Sponsorship opportunities are also available…for now! Contact jordanhendler@wmaba.com to secure a sponsorship before they’re gone.

BIRDIES, BOGEYS & BBQ: WMABA RETURNS TO THE GREEN

As summer comes to an end and the weather begins to turn cooler, WMABA members and supporters are excited to return to the fairway for a fun-filled day of reconnecting with industry friends at the association’s 2022 Golf Outing, taking place at 9am on October 13 at the Oak Creek Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD.

“WMABA’s annual Golf Outing always promises a great time outdoors on the green,” WMABA Executive Director Jordan Hendler predicts. “Shop owners and other members of the collision repair industry enjoy taking a break from the chaos of the day-to-day grind to kick back and let loose for a leisurely game of golf, a little good-natured competition and a delicious meal.”

A couple things will be different this year – in addition to testing out a new venue, WMABA will kick things off with a shotgun start, concluding with a BBQ lunch and awards, allowing attendees to head home early with a full belly. But much will stay the same, including contests for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive…there’s even a cornhole contest for those who are better with the bags than the clubs. Either way, the competition often becomes fierce.

“The prizes and recognition at the end of the day are always memorable, and with so many great prizes up for grabs, the golf tournament definitely gets a little competitive,” WMABA Board member Kris Burton (Rosslyn Auto Body; Alexandria, VA) acknowledges. “But really, these events are more about spending time with old friends and meeting new ones. It’s always good to network with other industry professionals, plus I’ve heard Oak Creek has a really nice course, and I’m excited to play somewhere new.”

Of course, not everyone’s talents are geared toward the green. There’s still plenty of opportunities for non-golfers to participate in the fun and fresh air by coming to assist throughout the day and join colleagues for lunch following the tournament – and to cheer on their co-workers as winners are announced.

“I look forward to seeing industry friends at the WMABA golf outing every year,” John Shoemaker (BASF) notes. “Since I am not much of a golfer, it gives me a chance to talk with the attendees, catch up with them and discuss issues they are facing so I can prepare solutions. My favorite part of the outing is the cornhole fundraiser, since it gives me another chance to talk with people

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