BALCONY GOLF OUTING A BIG SUCCESS

“Business and labor must work together to keep the New York City and New York state economy moving forward and BALCONY can help that happen,” stated New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson as he addressed more than 130 golfers and friends at the Inaugural BALCONY Golf Outing held on July 21st at Rockville Links on Long Island. Thompson joined BALCONY co-chairs Alan Lubin and Bruce Ventimiglia along with host Donald Carey in citing BALCONY’s work on behalf of a sound economic development program for New York, providing registration for health care screening to 9/11 workers and volunteers , addressing the state’s property tax issue and finally assisting in the development of an Affordable Health Care Plan for All New Yorkers. First American Title Insurance Company of New York, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and the New York State United Teachers were the prime sponsors of the golf outing.

Donald Carey, Executive Vice President of First American Title Company of New York , played auctioneer inducing the audience to purchase several exotic items which included
a golf trip to Ireland, a luxury Yacht sunset cruise around Manhattan , a New York Broadway Theater weekend and a trip to a Greek Resort. In all everyone had a great time, as golfers won prizes for the best score, the longest drive and the closest to the pin shots. A silent auction featuring tickets to Mets, Yankees and Nets games as well as many sports and entertainment memorabilia was a success, as more than 25 items were purchased by the BALCONY attendees. More than 45 businesses, unions, restaurants, resorts, and trade associations joined in sponsoring the BALCONY event. (click here) Angela Severiano, BALCONY Director of Events and Lou Gordon, BALCONY Director were lauded for their efforts to manage the outing.

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