Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation

Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation

 

 

Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge

2011 Golf Outing

Every year the Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge has been held the
day after Labor Day. This year, September 6th had over five inches of rain fall and the Event had to be rescheduled.

On October 24th, on a beautiful clear and cool day, 17 foursomes gathered
for a day of fun and friendly competition. Thanks to our loyal major sponsors –Belfor, Wilson Elser, Young Adjustment, Keenan Motors and our beverage cart sponsors, CNA Insurance and ECBM.

Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors–Liberty Mutual, McKee Risk and Travelers. Additional thanks goes to our Silver Sponsors- Addis Group, Bank Direct, Chubb, Graham Company, Ironshore, Johnson Kendall and Johnson, KMRD Partners, ICU-McCabe, McIntyre Group, Philadelphia Insurance, PMA, Nihill and Riedley, Travelers National Property and US Liability.

Many thanks to our sponsors, registration table volunteers and hole watchers. This event raised fifteen thousand dollars which will help support the scholarships and grants awarded by the Foundation.

2011 Winners
1st Low Gross PMA Insurance
Scott Bogdan, Bob Donato, Glenn Giveans, Drew Jones
2nd Low Gross Philadelphia Insurance
Jeff Collins, John Doyle, Joe Pitassi, Karen Siegel
3rd Low Gross Ironshore Insurance
Kevin Fee, John Kurtz, Steven Sandberg, Tom Winkelman
4th Low Gross Travelers Insurance
Mark Citrone, Dave Hill, Kirk Larsen, Craig Vendetta
1st Low Net Bank Direct
Joe Cicolini, Jack O'Hara, Kevin Turner, Derek Wall
2nd Low Net Graham Company
Nick Cushmore, Dina, Daniele, Brian Gilbert, Chris Keith
3rd Low Net McIntyre Group
Tony McIntyre, Brian Hill, Jim Walker, Luanne Funari
4th Low Net US Liability
John Carini, Lindsey Lewis, Mat Weindel, Scott Woolpert

Straightest Drive: Sam Talarico
Closest to the Pin: Scott Woolpert (7' 7")

2010 Golf Outing

For the ninth year in a row, golfers representing national and regional insurance companies and Philadelphia insurance brokers gathered for a day of fun and friendly competition. September 7th was a spectacular weather day as nineteen foursomes arrived at Commonwealth National Golf Club in Horsham.

Thanks to our generous corporate sponsors - Bank Direct Capital Finance, Belfor, Wilson Elser, Young Adjustment and Keenan Motors. Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors - Ace USA, Liberty Mutual, McIntyre Group, TRA and Travelers. Thanks to our Silver sponsors: Addis Group, CBIZ, Chub, CNA, The Graham Co., Ironshore, Johnson Kendall & Johnson, KMRD Partners, McKee Risk, Philadelphia Insurance, Travelers National Property and US Liability.

After golf and a delicious dinner, the attendees heard Jamal Elliott, Co-CEO and Dean of Students from Wissahickon Charter School, tell how much the Kate Svitek Memorial Eighth Grade Outward Bound trip means to the school and the students.

Many thanks to our volunteers at the registration table and hole watchers. This year over twenty six thousand dollars were raised to help support the scholarships and grants awarded by the Foundation.

2010 Winners
1st Low Gross Young Adjustment
David Horowitz, Daryl Tunno, Gerry Griffin, Steve Jefferies
2nd Low Gross Travelers Insurance
Kirk Larsen, Dave Hill, John Cyb, Mark Citrone
3rd Low Gross U.S. Liabilities Insurance
Matt Weindel, John Carini, Patrick Ryder, Scott Wolpert
4th Low Gross CBIZ
Bob Bodkin, Chick Ciechanowski, Jeff Garrett, Peter Christian
1st Low Net Net Travelers National Property
Shaun Guinan, Tony DiValerio, Joe Muehielsen, Eric Dezie
2nd Low Net Net Bank Direct Capital Finance
Derek Wall, Jack O'Hara, Ron Martin, Bill Garofalo
3rd Low Net Net McIntyre Group
Tony McIntyre, Tim Davis, Jim Walker, Luanne Funari
4th Low Net Net McKee Special Risks
Jeff Miller, Steve Krebs, Ed Andrescavage, Dominick Barbuto

2009 Golf Outing

8th Annual Golf Outing Scores Big! Tuesday, September 8th was a magnificent day at Commonwealth National Golf Club. There were eighteen foursomes representing national and regional insurance companies and Philadelphia insurance brokers competing in the Eighth Annual Insurance Industry Golf Team challenge.

We would like to thank our generous corporate sponsors – Belfor, Wilson Elsher, Young Adjustment and Keenan Motors and our super crew of volunteers! Special thanks to our gold sponsors: Liberty Mutual, McKee Risk, McIntyre Group, TRA, Travelers Insurance and The Graham Co.

Thanks also to our Silver Sponsors: ACE, USA, The Addis Group, CBIZ, Chubb, The Hartford, Ironshore, Johnson Kendall & Johnson, KMRD Partners, Ohio Casualty, Philadelphia Insurance, US Liability and XL Specialty Insurance. We appreciate our donors: CNA Insurance, PMA Insurance and ECBM. The twenty-five thousand dollars raised will support our North Carolina Outward Bound scholarship program.

2008 Golf Outing

On September 2, 2008, twenty-three teams of golfers representing national and regional insurance companies and brokers competed in the Seventh Annual Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge at Commonwealth National Golf Club.

The Foundation would like to thank our corporate sponsors and our amazing volunteers who helped make this event a financial success: Flat Iron Capital, Belfor, Young Adjustment Company, Wilson Elsher LLP, Keenan Motors and Signature Captive Solutions.

Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors: The Addis Group, AIG, ECBM, HUB International of Pa, McIntyre Group, McKee Risk, Selective Insurance, Travelers Insurance and TRA.

Thanks to our Silver Sponsors: ACE USA, AmWins, CBIZ, Chubb Insurance, CNA , Cohen-Seltzer, Fireman’s Fund, The Graham Co, The Hartford, HRH, Ohio Casualty, Philadelphia Insurance, PMA, US Liability, and Zurich.

After dinner the attendees viewed the recently produced Foundation video. The $37,000 raised will help the Foundation’s Scholarship program.

2008 Winners
1st Low Gross Travelers Insurance
2nd Low Gross Zurich
3rd Low Gross CBIZ
4th Low Gross ACE USA
5th Low Gross Philadelphia Insurance
1st Low Net AIG
2nd Low Net Fireman's Fund
3rd Low Net Selective Insurance
4th Low Net The Graham Company
5th Low Net AmWINS

2007 Golf Outing

Tuesday, September 4th was a glorious day at Commonwealth National Golf Club. Everything was perfect- the weather (unlike the previous year) was sunny and warm. Twenty seven foursomes representing national and regional insurance companies and Philadelphia area insurance brokers competed in the Sixth Annual Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge.

This year, history was made when Dave Long of Travelers Insurance made a 160 yard hole in one on hole #16. His prize was 2 airline tickets.

We would like to thank our corporate sponsors and our ever faithful volunteers who helped make this event possible: First Insurance Funding Corp, Young Adjustment Co, Wilson Elsher, Belfor and Keenan Motors.

Thanks to our gold sponsors- The Graham Co, Triester-Rossman and Assoc, The Addis Group, Evans, Conger Broussard & McCrea; Zurich Insurance Company Team #1, American International Group, Selective Insurance, McIntyre Group, Travelers Insurance Team #1, McKee Risk Management, PMA Insurance Group, Chubb Insurance, The Hartford, and Hub International of PA.

Thanks to our silver sponsors- Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton, Philadelphia Insurance Co., ACE, United States Liability Insurance Group, Commerce Insurance Services, Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Travelers Insurance Team #2, CBIZ Benefits & Insurance services of PA. AM WINS Brokerage, CNA Insurance, Peerless Insurance, Zurich Insurance Team #2 and Fireman's Fund. Thanks also to Zenith National and Cohen Seltzer for donations.

During dinner, the participants watched a short video of interviews from recipients of the Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation North Carolina Outward Bound Scholarships. Recipients shaing how their expeience at North Carolina Outward Bound changed their lives.

The $46,000 raised will help send 10 more Community Academy of Philadelphia students on this life changing experience.

2007 Winners
1st Low Gross Selective Insurance
2nd Low Gross ACE
3rd Low Gross Travelers #1
4th Low Gross Philadelphia Insurance
5th Low Gross McIntyre Group
1st Low Net US Liability
2nd Low Net TRA
3rd Low Net CBIZ
4th Low Net ECBM
5th Low Net HRH

2006 Golf Outing

Commonwealth National Golf Club is a challenging course on a sunny day – imagine playing it in the pouring rain. On September 5, 2006, the day of the 5th Annual Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge, the weather was uncooperative.

The 26 foursomes arrived for check-in and lunch during a steady drizzle. In the spirit of the event, everyone was optimistic that the skies would clear and the weather cooperate. After a half-hour rain delay start, everyone ventured to their tees during a break in the rain.

Unfortunately, after four holes of dry weather, the showers started only to turn into drenching downpours. We were grateful for the teams that played nine holes before we called the tournament.

Thanks to your generous sponsors and participants, we broke last year’s record and raised over $60,000. The Foundation would like to thank our event sponsor – First Insurance Funding Corporation, our lunch sponsor – Belfor USA, cart sponsor – Wilson Elsher, and flag sponsor – Young Adjustment Company.

Competing insurance teams included: Zurich Insurance Co., United States Liability Insurance Group, St. Paul Travelers Insurance, McIntyre Group, Triester Rossman & Assoc., Privett Special Risk, Penn Independent/DVUA, The Graham Company, American International Group, Hilb Rogal & Hamilton, AmWins Brokerage, Philadelphia Insurance, Selective Insurance Co., ACE USA, Johnson Kendall & Johnson, CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, HUB International Pennsylvania, McKee Risk Management, United America Insurance Group, The Hartford, PMA Insurance Group, CNA Insurance Co., Zenith National, and Chubb Insurance Co.

2006 Winners
1st Low Gross ACE USA
2nd Low Gross Johnson Kendall & Johnson
3rd Low Gross CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
1st Low Net Triester Rossman & Assoc.
2nd Low Net PMA Insurance Group
3rd Low Net McKee Risk Management

2005 Golf Outing

In Spring 2002, Frank Svitek conceived the idea of an insurance industry golf event with proceeds benefiting the newly formed Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation. The first Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge held at Talamore Country Club in Horsham on September 3, 2002 raised approximately $30,000 with the help of a sell out crowd and perfect weather.

The following year, the event moved to Commonwealth National Golf Club and the concept of corporate sponsors helped raise $42,000 for the Foundation. The weather was uncooperative, we gave out more hot chocolate than soft drinks, but again the event was sold out.

In 2004, back at Commonwealth, 26 foursomes from national and regional insurance companies and local brokers raised almost $46,000.

The fourth annual Insurance Golf Team Challenge held on September 6, 2005 at Commonwealth National Golf Club was a perfect day. The weather was exquisite, the course was in spectacular condition and 27 foursomes and corporate sponsors helped the Foundation raise over $50,000; a new record for participation and fundraising. The Foundation would like to thank our event sponsor - First Insurance Funding Corporation, lunch sponsor – Belfor USA, cart sponsor – Wilson Elsher, and flag sponsor – Young Adjustment Company. Competing insurance teams included ACE USA, Addis Group, American International Group (NY), American International Group (PA), Argonaut Insurance Company, CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services, Chubb Group, Citizens Clair Insurance, CNA, ECBM, Fireman’s Fund, The Graham Company, Hartford Insurance Company (two teams), Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton, Johnson Kendall and Johnson, McKee Risk Management Inc., Penn-America Insurance, PMA Insurance Company, Privett Special Risk, Selective Insurance Company, St. Paul Travelers Insurance, Stewart Smith East, Triester Rossman and Associates, US Liability Insurance Group, Zenith Insurance Company and Zurich Insurance Company. After a delicious dinner, the attendees watched a short film clip of an interview with Kate. The Foundation thanks the players, sponsors and many volunteers who helped make this event the best ever.

2005 Winners
1st Low Gross Ace
2nd Low Gross St. Paul Travelers
3rd Low Gross CBIZ
4th Low Gross Chubb
1st Low Net Triester Rossman
2nd Low Net Stewart Smith East
3rd Low Net Penn America
4th Low Net McKee Risk Management

2004 Golf Outing

Summer was in full swing - even after Labor Day - during the Third Annual Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge. The Blockbuster event, which sold out months in advance, was a tremendous success. Twenty-six golf teams comprised of employees from national and regional insurance companies and Philadelphia area insurance brokers competed in the 2004 Insurance Industry Golf Team Challenge at Commonwealth national Gold Club on September 7, 2004.

Property and casualty insurance executives assembled for an afternoon of spirited competition, with teams vying for bragging rights for winning low net and low gross team championship trophies. The daylong festivities featured lunch and dinner, gifts, prizes, and a unique opportunity for industry colleagues to substitute typical business rivalries with friendship and fund.

The KSMF would like to express its gratitude to Corporate Platinum Sponsors - First Insurance Funding Corp., and Corporate Gold Sponsors - Young Adjustment Co., Margolis Edelstein, Belfor USA, and Keenan Motors who helped to make the Golf Team Challenge a reality. Congratulations to the Low Gross Team, CBIZ and to PMA, Graham, and ST. Paul Travelers for taking second, third and fourth place. Kudos are also in order for the Low Net Team, TRA, followed by Stewart Smith East, ACE, and Selective.

Competing insurance teams included: ACE USA, American International Group, Argonauts Insurance Company, CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services of PA, Chubb Group, Clair Odell Group, Delaware Valley Underwriting Agency, ECBM, Fireman's Fund, The Graham Company, the Hartford Insurance Company, Hilb Rogal & Hamilton, Johnson Kendall & Johnson, Inc., McKee Risk Management Inc., Penn-America Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance Company, PMA Insurance Company, Selective Insurance Company, St. Paul Travelers Insurance, Steward Smith East, Triester Rossman & Associates, U.S. Liability Insurance Group, Willis, Zenith Insurance Company, and Zurich Insurance Company.

After dinner, the audience was awestruck by the powerful and sensitive slide presentation, which highlighted Kate's lifelong dream and the founding of the Kate Svitek memorial Foundation - to provide scholarships and grant money in support of wilderness education, adventure, exploration, and environmental awareness for children and young adults.

The evening concluded with powerful speeches from representatives of the Community Academy of Philadelphia (CAP), a Charter School in North Philadelphia. With the special partnership and support of the KSMF and the North Carolina Outward Bound Program, CAP students have been able to participate in special wilderness training. Lillian Gonzalez, a CAP senior and former participant of North Carolina Outward Bound, shared her experience that she described as life changing. All enjoyed her humor and wit. Channey Roberts, CAP Director of Development, provided background about CAP and enlightened the audience about the school. Fund raised at the Golf Team Challenge will be used to send CAP students to North Carolina Outward Bound again this year.

We hope that all of our participants will continue to sharpen their skills and improve their golf game. No one has yet to sink a hole in one for the prized Mercedes or the $10,000 prize. Stay tuned for details on next year's event.

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