EREF’s Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament Is a Smashing Success
Kristy Pickurel
On September 26, 137 waste and recycling industry members teed off at the 2013 Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Fall Classic Golf Tournament at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. All proceeds from the tournament, which was co-hosted by Progressive Waste Solutions and Advanced Disposal, support EREF’s mission, which is carried out by providing scholarships, grants and internships for solid waste research. The tournament kicked off with a Welcome Reception on the evening of Wednesday, September 25. The tournament itself was held on the Champion Course, which was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1990 and now hosts the Honda Classic each spring on the PGA Tour. The tournament was preceded by a Breakfast and followed by an Awards Luncheon.
“Progressive Waste Solutions supports the EREF in its mission to fund and direct scientific research and educational initiatives to expand the knowledge of sustainable solid waste management practices,” said Bill Hulligan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Progressive Waste Solutions. “We believe that today’s science students will invent tomorrow’s technological breakthroughs, and we want to be part of it. We stand beside these bright young minds to help them reach their full potential.”
Since the EREF Golf Tournament began in 1993, the event has raised more than $2.2 million for
EREF’s work to advance the industry’s development of sustainable waste management practices and has become one of the premier networking opportunities for the industry. Often sold out, the tournament is attended by executives from all facets of the industry—service providers, equipment manufacturers, consultants, etc. Participants enjoy the friendly competition as well as the chance to give back to the industry by supporting EREF. Attendees are also given the opportunity to meet some of the faces of EREF’s research in person—typically an EREF scholar or intern.
“Advanced Disposal is proud to co-sponsor the EREF Golf Tournament,” said Richard Burke, President of Advanced Disposal. “The scientific research developed by EREF greatly benefits the development and growth of our industry and we are honored to play a role in helping to fund the mission of EREF.”
Kristy Pickurel is Director of Development and Communications for Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) (Raleigh, NC), a 501(c)3 class charity that funds and directs scientific research and educational initiatives for waste management practices to benefit industry participants and the communities they serve. For more complete information on EREF funded research, its scholarship program and how to donate to this cause, visit www.erefdn.org.
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Tournament Winners
First Place
Steve Martin, CB&I
Jeff Palutis, Progressive Waste Solutions
Brady Stewart, Progressive Waste Solutions
Second Place
Tim Phanco, Wastequip
Kim Henning, Wastequip
Gary Sova, Republic Services
Lori Cate, Wastequip
50/50 Raffle
Kim Hennig, Wastequip – who donated his winnings back to EREF!
Putting Contest
John Wayhart, Assurance Agency
Longest Putt
Steve Cowman, EDI
Closest to the Pin
Robbie DeHart, Environmental Solutions Group
Longest Drive – Men
Brady Stewart, Progressive Waste Solutions
Longest Drive – Women
Lori Cate, Wastequip
Fantasy Golf
First Place – Eric Beer, Flagler
Second Place – Kris Carlson, Carlson Environmental Consultants
Third Place – Matt Williams, Meritor
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Special Thank You to the EREF Fall Classic Sponsors
Tournament Co-Sponsors
Advanced Disposal
Progressive Waste Solutions
Welcome Reception
WCA
Golf Favors
Wastequip
Jackets
Volvo Construction Equipment
Breakfast
Caterpillar
Awards Luncheon Food
Sonrai Systems
Awards Luncheon Bar
Blue Bag Organics
Golf Carts
Environmental Solutions Group
Beverage Carts
WasteExpo/Waste360
Agru America/Environmental Specialties International, Inc.
Environmental Solutions Group/TruStar Energy
Golf Towels
Rush Refuse Systems/Peterbilt
Golf Balls
Labor Ready
Pitch Fix
KRD Trucking
Putting Contest
Reliance Supply, Inc.
Mulligans
TY Cushion Tire
Hole-in-One Insurance and Goody Bags
McNeilus
Welcome Bags
Golder Associates
Bloody Mary Bar
Big Truck Rental
Cigars
Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc.
Glow Ball Putting
O’Brian Tarping Systems
Holes
Cascade Cart Solutions
Continental
Cummins
Labrie Enviroquip Group
Mack
Meritor
PTR Baler & Compactor
Rehrig Pacific Company
SSI Schaefer
SCS Engineers
Waste Advantage Magazine
Weaver Boos Consultants
Hole Signs
InkWaves
EREF’s Official Printing Partner