TFEE Hosts Successful Golf Outing

Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence Hosts 16th Annual Golf Outing

It was a blustery day for a golf outing, but the rain held off on Friday so organizers, sponsors and supporters could get through the 18 hole course at Sanctuary Lake Golf Course in Troy. It was all in the name of fun, and in the name of supporting the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence, a non-profit organization that raises money throughout the year in order to provide financial assistance to various school programs within the Troy School District.

Said TFEE President, Julianne McClure, “Our mission is to strengthen the educational excellence of the Troy School District by funding innovative leaning opportunities through private support.” Each year, teachers within the district apply for grants for truly extra-ordinary activities they might not otherwise have the resources for. The TFEE awarded 107 grants for the 2017-18 school year, for projects like the ‘5th Grade Cow Heart Dissection’ at Schroeder Elementary, ‘Coding with Pop Culture’ at Hamilton Elementary, ‘Ancient Civilizations Literacy Project’ at Larson Middle, new I-pad programs for “Success through Smart Music” at Baker Middle and ‘Active Learning in A P Biology’ at Troy High. Every school in the district received at least one grant.

The TFEE holds several fundraisers throughout the year, to raise money for their grant program. The annual golf outing, named the Tony Spagnola Memorial Classic in honor of longtime school board and TFEE member Tony Spagnola, is the group’s largest event, bringing together people within the community, TSD stakeholders, and friends of the Foundation, including the following generous sponsors:

• Event Co-Sponsors: Barton Malow Design/Construction Services and Presidio IT Solutions
• Golf Ball Sponsor: The DM Burr Group Facilities Management
• Putting Contest Sponsor: MCMI Facility Automation
• Towel Sponsor: Forbo Flooring Systems/Conventional Carpet Inc.
• Trophy Sponsor: Clark Hill
• Food Sponsor: Sodexo Education Division
• Hat Sponsor: TMP Architecture
• Cart Sponsor: Jarvis Property Restoration
• Hole-in-One Sponsors: David Purvis Farm Bureau Insurance and Dean Sellers Ford
• Two Hole Sponsors: Fiber Link, Inc. and Safe-Ed.
• Hole Sponsors: Maziasz Family Charitable Gift Fund, Convergent Technology Partners, Powervac & Service Pro of Michigan, LeCole Planners, Troy Educational Association, VSC, KSS Enterprises, MB Investment Services, LaForce Inc., PEA Civil Engineers, Meemic Educators Insurance Group
• Beverage Sponsor: Real Estate One
• Program Sponsor: Applied Imagining
• Birdie Sponsor: Executive Energy
• Gold Patron Sponsors: Marylou Levy, PBA, Turner Family
• Silver Patron Sponsors: PTO/PTA Presidents’ Council, Bemis PTO, Hill PTO, Morse PTO, Smith PTO

Raffle items and baskets were generously provided by the following: 2 Boole, Athens PTO, Bonefish Grill, Brio, C &N Nails. California Pizza Kitchen, Camp Ticonderoga, Carrabba’s, Crispelli’s, Dairy Queen, Troy Marriott, Drury Inn, Eddie V’s, Elegant Nails & Spa, Fox & Hounds Pastry Den, Flagstar Bank, Granite City, Golf Galaxy, Grand Traverse Pie Co., Hill Elementary School, Hollywood Market, Janet Lowery, Kim’s Restaurant, Joe Bologna’s, JR’s Hair Salon, Lucky’s Market, Lukich Restaurant, Maggiano’s, Massoud Jewelry, Meadow Brook Theatre, The Melting Pot, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Old Detroit Burger Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Shields Bar & Pizzeria, Somerset Inn, Spagnola Family, Telley’s Greenhouse, Yeo & Yeo, Zoyo Yogurt, with special thanks to Proforma JM&P, Golf Galaxy, Stickle Me and Sami’s Engraving.

In all it was a delightful day--spent golfing, socializing and supporting our schools--raising over $30,000 for the non-profit, which will go right back into programs for Troy students. “We are grateful for the many organizations who help us execute this event every year,” said TFEE trustee Sharon Spagnola. Mark your calendar for next year’s Golf Classic, which will be held on June 21, 2019.

Photos courtesy of the Troy School District

Photo of 4 first place winners: Matt Teller, Mike DeLaura, Scott Hussar, Scot Copeland

Photo of the 3 players from Peter Basso Associates: Steven Mrak, James McKinnon, and Jeffrey Czarniecki, along with TSD’s Michelle Kerns

Golf Cart: TSD Central Office staff: Beth Soggs, Judy Holmes, Todd Milette (School Board), Kris Griffor and daughter Matti Griffor