Annual Flagler County Education Foundation
Golf Classic
explore career paths, our middle school students the
opportunity to grow their skill sets, and allows our high
school students to find success in career opportunities as
The weather was questionable the entire week leading
they earn certifications.
up to the Annual Flagler County Education Foundation
Golf Classic. “There was never a doubt in my mind “I don’t remember ever seeing so many people having
that we would have perfect weather for this year’s such a great time in one place for such a good cause,”
golf tournament,” said Joe Rizzo, Flagler County added David Alfin, President-Elect for the Education
Education Foundation Executive Director. The Education Foundation.
Foundation’s golf tournament was a sell-out event again
this year. This year’s tournament was held at Plantation
Bay Golf Course on January 24, 2020, with 134 players
teeing it up. The proceeds help fund important
Foundation programs such as Innovative Teacher Grants,
the STUFF Bus program, Classroom to Careers Flagships,
and college scholarships.
The tournament raised $32,000 for key Foundation
programs. The money will make a big impact in Flagler
Schools’ classrooms. There are currently 21 Classroom
to Careers Flagship programs in our schools with the
newest being the Medical Flagship at Flagler Palm
Coast High School. The Classroom to Careers Flagship
David Alfin, FCEF President-Elect (left) and Joe Rizzo, FCEF
Executive Director (right)
programs give our elementary students the ability to
2020 Flagler County Education Foundation Annual
Golf Classic at Plantation Bay
The Alliance Financial Team- (left to right) Bob Reese,
Eddie Herrera, and David Fowler
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