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We interview Yumi Kuwana, the founder and president of Global Citizens Initiative. We discuss the organization's mission and her partnership with The Matsui 55 Foundation on their September, 20, 2021 golf classic at Tamarack Country Club. Website https://www.globalci.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gogci  

We talk with the Executive Director of The NYC Fire Museum Gary Urbanowicz on his background in fundraising and the great work of The NYC Fire Museum. We discuss their Jun 24, 2021 golf outing at The Muttontown Club and the great day we have planned for all attendees. Gary talks about the history of the Museum and what they have been doing in this post COVID environment. https://www.instagram.com/nycfiremuseum/ https://www.facebook.com/nycfiremuseum https://golfeventplanning.com/event/new-york-city-fire-museum/

We speak with Nick Wormley and Connor Donnelly from Fairfield University Athletics about their upcoming May 3, 2021 golf outing at Brooklawn CC, the site of The US Women's Senior Open. Nick and Connor discuss the fun-filled day they have planned.

We talk with special guest Pat Depirro, founder & CEO of BirdieBox, making gifting an experience. Pat describes his background and vision to launch BirdieBox in 2014 at The National PGA Merchandise Show. We discuss how BirdieBox provides a turnkey gift concierge service for an array of clientele.  Links: https://www.birdiebox.com/ https://www.facebook.com/birdiebox https://www.instagram.com/birdiebox/

We speak with Chris Carey, CEO of Charity Golf International We discuss raising more money at charity golf outings with his golf entertainer packages creating the WOW factor and the fact that “chicks dig the long ball!” Links: https://www.instagram.com/thecharitygolf/ https://www.charitygolfintl.com/

We speak with Howard Rubin on his work as a philanthropist as trustee of the Herbert M. Citrin Foundation. The foundation gives grants to smaller not-for-profit organizations to help them grow and fulfill their missions. He offers his insight on how to run a successful golf outing and what event organizers need to succeed.

Special guest Alex Wolff of Concierge Photography shares his insight and expertise on great quality golf outing photography and how organizations can create a sponsorship opportunity to generate revenue. He discusses post-event engagement with event guests with beautiful, quality photos which tell a story of a fun, exciting golf event. Alex is also launching a magazine Long Island Portfolio for local Long Island artists. Links: https://www.concierge-photography.com/ Instagram Facebook

We interview Josh Seidman, the founder of Seidman Projects, about Event Videography. Josh discusses his expertise in promoting golf events with his great video services. Video is a great way to engage with your supporters to promote your exciting golf outing. He also tells the story of how he got the "money shot" at The Mariano Rivera Event in Tampa. Links: https://www.instagram.com/josh_seidman/?hl=en Mariano Video  

With our guest Gregg Thomas from The Help America Hear Foundation, we detail all the safety guidelines we have in place for the August 24th John Thomas Golf Classic at The Huntington Crescent Club. Gregg, along with our amazing golf committee, have put a plan in place to provide a safe environment for all guests in attendance. To register for The John Thomas Golf Classic, or to donate to a worthwhile cause, visit their website: https://helpamericahear.org/ The safety guidelines are posted on the website.

The founder of Par-T Shots Bob Seidman joins us and discusses his unique foursome photos on coffee mugs. Bob is also an avid golfer describing what it's like to play public course golf on Long Island, especially at Bethpage State Park and Eisenhower Park. Bob has had to pivot with his business and is now making branded masks. He also details some of the great events he's apart of such as "Monday After The Masters" where he's met John Daly and Jerome Bettis. [email protected]

Special Guest Bobby Ross from Triple Crown Charity Fundraising discusses how he is conducting virtual auctions with EventHub event management software. With EventHub, event managers can run a virtual auction easily with the text to bid feature. Also, in keeping with social distancing, EventHub has a feature for Remote Check-In which allows guests to check in on their own mobile device. Bobby also talks about his company Triple Crown Charity Fundraising pivoting in this new climate and conducting Live Auctions via Zoom. Links: https://www.facebook.com/eventhubpro1/ https://www.instagram.com/eventhubpro/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/bobby.ross.9862 https://www.instagram.com/triplecrowncharityfundraising/?hl=en

We interview Jim Powers, President Emeritus, with The Townwide Fund of Huntington. Jim describes for our listeners their Virtual Golf Outing during the month of July and all the great charities The Townwide Fund supports. We also discuss their October 13, 2020 Golf and Tennis Outing at the beautiful Huntington Crescent Club in Huntington, NY. You can register for these events and any of their other events at https://townwidefund.org/ Here is the information regarding the virtual golf outing and the October 13, 2020 Golf & Tennis Outing: Virtual Golf Pricing: 1 Tournament Round - $25 3 Tournament Rounds - $65   Golf for Fun - $25 per round   Golf & Tennis Pricing: Foursome - $2,200 Twosome - $1,100 Individual - $550   Tennis - $150 for tennis, brunch and fashion show Tennis - $300 for tennis, brunch, fashion show and cocktails Links: Website: https://townwidefund.org/ Instagram: @townwidefund Facebook: @townwidefundhuntingon