Parent Magazine Flagler March 2020 | Page 7

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 F L A G L E R parent M A G A Z I N E | 5