The Community Fund Raises $98,000 at 29th Annual Golf Outing
By Donna Ruhanen, The Community Fund
May 20, 2015: The Community Fund's 29th annual golf outing was held at Leewood Golf Club on Monday, May 11. The event was a tremendous success, with 112 participants enjoying a beautiful day of golf and camaraderie while helping The Community Fund move closer to meeting its 2015 fundraising goal of $635,000. These funds enable grants to be provided for nonprofit organizations that provide critical services across our Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe communities.
The day kicked off with an exciting putting competition, followed by a scramble play format, complete with prizes and hole-in-one contests. Thanks to our generous local sponsors, Comizio Orthodontics and Pepe Auto Group, which sponsored the two hole-in-one contests, a $10,000 cash prize awaited golfers at one hole and a choice of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Infiniti, or Cadillac awaited them at the other.
Stunning automobiles were also on display, enhancing the beautiful acreage of Leewood thanks to Mercedes-Benz of White Plains, Mercedes-Benz of New Rochelle; Porsche of Larchmont; Pepe Cadillac; and Pepe Infiniti.
Although no one was able to make the hole-in-one, which has eluded golfers now for 29 years, there were still plenty of awards to go around. The first-place winning team was Fred Taylor, Dave Harris, Bill Regan, and Richard Thomas, and second place was taken by the team of Joe Dooley, Jim Hendry, Joe Petrone, and Dave Flannery.
The winner of the putting contest, which was sponsored by Bertine, Hufnagel, Headly, Zeltner, Drummond & Dohn, LLP, and Entergy was Bill Regan, who missed his attempt at the 60-foot $2,500 cash prize putt by just inches!
Funds from the golf outing are about 20% of the overall revenue that The Community Fund raises each year. "We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous amount of community support we receive each year to make our golf outing a success," noted Jim Rotenberg, golf co-chair. "We especially want to acknowledge our grand sponsors, Pepe Auto Group and The Raffiani Foundation, for their continued generosity"”
Board chair Katharine Outcalt added, "We couldn't be more pleased with our results and appreciate everyone who donated and/or came out to participate. The money raised at our annual golf outing greatly enhances The Community Fund's ability to provide the necessary funding and support to the many wonderful nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of our community."
The 2015 golf committee included committee chairs Judy Foley and James Rotenberg; honorary committee chairs Chuck and Mark Rollins; and committee members Tom Andruss, Mike Calano, Robert Castańo, Margaret Colavita, Dr. Joseph Comizio, DDS, Noreen Culhane, Fran Harris, Andrew Korb, Rosetta McArdle, Kevin McNeil, Katharine Outcalt, Steven Palm, Joe Pepe, Sal Pepe, Laura & Phil Raffiani, Sarah Reynolds, David Scalzo, Marty Schulman, Pirkko Stechler, Fred Taylor, Lauren Toal, Jeff Ungvary, and Kerry Walsh.
The Community Fund provides financial assistance and administrative support to nonprofit organizations whose programs target the health, education, and welfare needs of local residents.
Last year, The Community Fund allocated $543,570 to agencies and programs supporting the communities of Bronxville, Bronxville 10708, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe.
For more information on The Community Fund, go to its website at www.thecommunityfund.org, contact The Community Fund office at 914-337-8808, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pictured here: First-place winning team (L to R): Dave Harris, Bill Regan, Fred Taylor, and Richard Thomas.
Photo courtesy Melinda Burge, Executive Director, The Community Fund
Community Service Organizations Directory
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982 and incorporated in 1993, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not for profit organization administered by a Board of Directors. Its mission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of Bronxville Village, with emphasis on the downtown business district of Bronxville. The BBC uses the dollars raised in its annual spring solicitation letter to residents to fund the mum, tulip and summer flower plantings downtown and at traffic intersections, as well as the summer hanging baskets. Every few years the group spearheads such major endeavors as the renovation of Leonard Morange Square on the west side of the railroad tracks and the beautification of the Lawrence Hospital traffic circle, which included the addition of plants and the building of the fountain that now makes a gracious western portal to our town. The BBC also works with other civic groups to monitor the aesthetics of retail signage, the consistency of sidewalk materials, and litter and graffiti. During Beautify Bronxville Week, the BBC sponsors a poetry reading and works with Scout groups on the annual village clean-up.
Bronxville Beautification Council
PO Box 127
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-6123
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
There are several Boy Scout Troops in Bronxville, including Troops 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Bronxvillle Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
The Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded in 1998 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history and current life of the village. The Conservancy furthers its mission through the presentation of programs, publications, lectures and special events that foster an awareness of the village's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, and lends its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve those legacies. Anyone who is interested in the Bronxville and its history can become a member; varying levels of membership are available.
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
PO Box 989
Bronxville, New York 10708
http://bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org/
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school. The Foundation raises money each year through donations from school families, community members, and alumni, among others.These contributions fund grants that provide cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and curriculum and other resources that are beyond the scope of public school funding.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0515
https://www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org/
Bronxville Women’s Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org
Bronxville Youth Council
The Bronxville Youth Council provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0500 ext 1789
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library’s regular budget and perform other services.
Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The mission of the Rotary Club of Bronxville is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster (1) the development of friendships within the community as an opportunity for service, (2) high ethical standards in business and professions, (3) the application of the ideal of service of each member to his personal and business and community life and (4) the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship.”
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment, to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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