The annual event breaks records while raising funds for the industry.
Britney Callahan
The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) broke records by raising more than $340,000 at its 2015 EREF Fall Classic and Networking Event. The tournament, co-sponsored by Advanced Disposal and Republic Services, was held on September 17 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. The event kicked off with a Welcome Reception, co-sponsored by New Way and Rehrig Pacific, on September 16 where guests mingled with friends and colleagues before competition sank in.
With bloody marys and cigars in hand, players proceeded to their shotgun start on Course No. 2, The Ravines. Not only was the weather beautiful and the course challenging, but participants had the opportunity to meet EREF Scholar—and the first recipient of the Carl J. Apicella Scholarship—Tristanne Davis who attends Yale University. Tristanne’s research project, Evolving Role of Business in Solid Waste Management, explores the evolving role of business in solid waste management. “I think Tristanne’s research is extremely relevant for where the industry’s going and it also shows how the industry is changing,” said Carl Apicella, President of American Environmental Group.
To bring the day’s events to a close, EREF hosted its first Poker Tournament, sponsored by Sonrai Systems, where players enjoyed food, drinks and the chance to win a player’s seat at the 2016 World Series of Poker—which was snagged by Josh Molnar of Groot Industries.
This year marked EREF’s 13th Fall Classic, one of the foundation’s annual fundraising events that allows for charitable support of the waste industry. “I support EREF because it is the research within our industry. Whether it’s through the foundation’s internal research program or a scholarship, EREF is always there to make the waste industry more advanced and innovative. I attend the golf tournament every year because it’s a great place to network and have a great time with colleagues.” said Joe Benco, Vice President of Engineering and Environmental Management at Republic Services and tournament co-sponsor. All proceeds from the EREF Fall Classic and Networking Event help support EREF’s mission to fund and direct scientific research and educational initiatives for waste management practices.
Britney Callahan is an Events and Continuing Education Intern for the Environmental Research & Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 class charity that funds and directs scientific research and education initiatives for waste management practices to benefit industry participants and the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.erefdn.org.
Images courtesy of EREF.
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EREF Fall Classic Winners
Tournament First Place
Junior Thompson, John Lamanna, Mike Calleja and Brady Stewart
Tournament Second Place
Peter Reed, Bryan Nichols & Tom Lutes
Closest to the Pin
Frank Buscicchia
Longest Drive Women
Jeanie Dubinski
Longest Drive Men
Matt Edwards
Longest Putt
Chris Morley
Putting Contest
Adam Ryan
50/50 Raffle
David West
Poker Tournament
Josh Molnar
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EREF Fall Classic Sponsors
Tournament Co-Sponsors
Advanced Disposal
Republic Services
Welcome Reception
New Way
Rehrig Pacific
Major Giveaway
Wastequip
Shirts
Volvo Construction Equipment
Golf Carts
Environmental Solutions Group
Breakfast
Caterpillar
Poker Tournament
Sonrai Systems
Awards Luncheon Bar
Groot Industries
Beverage Carts
Agru America/Environmental Specialties International, Inc.
Environmental Solutions Group/TruStar Energy
Waste360/WasteExpo
Golf Towels
Rush Refuse Systems/Peterbilt
Golf Balls
TrueBlue
Giveaways
KRD Trucking
Hole-in-One Insurance/Goody Bags
McNeilus
Putting Contest
Machinex
Golf Contest Package
Blue Flame Crew
Mulligans
SmartDrive
Welcome Bags
Golder Associates
Cigars
Waste Connections, Inc.
50/50 Raffle
Wastebuilt
Holes
Weaver Consultants Group
PTR Baler & Compactor Company
Cascade Cart Solutions
Chesapeake Containment Solutions, Inc.
WasteAdvantage Magazine
Cummins
Labrie EnviroQuip Group
Mack Trucks
Meritor
Driving Range
Waste Management
Bloody Mary Bar
Big Truck Rental