IT’S A WRAP 33rd Annual Strelitz International Academy Golf Tournament Carly Glikman
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n the perfectly sunny morning of September 14, Strelitz International Academy’s 33rd Annual Golf Tournament, affectionately known as the Bob Josephberg Classic, took place on the Bayville Golf Club course. The Bob Josephberg Classic is SIA’s biggest fundraiser. This year, with the help of 99 sponsors, the tournament raised more than $152,000. The funds go directly towards the future of Jewish education and community leadership in Tidewater by providing finanWinning Team: Brian Miller, Jay Rickles, Donnie Simms, cial sustainability and broader and Paul Hughs. access to SIA for all families. Following opening remarks by David to enjoy the day, but also to support Cardon, SIA board president, the playSIA. Our entire SIA community thanks ers teed off in a Florida best ball style everyone who participated in making our tournament. A brand new Maserati and a largest fundraising event such a resoundMercedes from Charles Barker Automotive ing success,” says Cardon. for the hole in one competition sponsored The tournament was also SIA’s first by Charles Barker and Towne Insurance, in-person event since the school became could be seen from the fairways. the first International Baccalaureate World While many events have pivoted from School for the Primary Years in Tidewater. in-person to virtual since the beginning “After two years of candidacy, the of the pandemic in March 2020, golf Strelitz International Academy (SIA) has remained a safe and effective way has just received full authorization as for people to gather. The Bob Josephberg an International Baccalaureate® World Classic saw an outstanding 120 golfers School Primary Years Program. We are and 25 volunteers turn out to support proud to be the first IB® Primary Years SIA. Program World School in Tidewater! This Jason Hoffman, who participated as is the culmination of years of planning, both a player and a sponsor, says, “All of development and implementation,” says the staff and volunteers did a great job. It Heather Moore, head of school. “I am was a beautiful day, well run, safe, and so exceptionally proud of SIA. I want to much fun.” thank all of our donors for their support The day was reminiscent of preduring this journey to authorization. We COVID-19 tournaments with the return would not be able to provide such an of the much anticipated after-play recepexceptional education for our students tion (which was canceled the previous without our wonderful donors!” year due to safety concerns), catered by Congratulations to the tournament’s The Cardo Cafe. The complete set of big 1st flight winners: Brian Miller, Jay team scores and winners were announced Rickles, Donnie Simms, and Paul Hughs during the dinner, where players mingled from the Celia K. Krichman team, and and relaxed after a great day on the links. to all of the other winners. SIA thanks “It was truly spectacular to witness all sponsors, players, and volunteers, for the power of participation at this year’s the day’s support. “We also want to espetournament from the players, sponsors, cially thank Ilana and Nathan Benson for volunteers, and staff. Everyone was there their exceptional work as event co-chairs.
Evan Kalfus and John Strelitz.
Steve Zuckerman, Larry Siegal, and David Abraham.
Babbi Bangel, Amy Weinstein, and David Leon.
Although they will be stepping down from their position, their participation has made a lasting impression,” says Cardon. Mark calendars for next year’s tournament on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club. For more information, contact Carly Glikman, SIA director of development, at 757-424‑4327, or email cglikman@strelitzacademy.org.
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