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AHI Hosts Seventh Annual Golf Classic

WASHINGTON, DC — On October 18, 2010, the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its Seventh Annual Golf Classic at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, Va.  Celebrity appearances were made by Larry Michael, Voice of the Washington Redskins, and Christine Brennan, sports columnist, USA Today.

The first place team was comprised of: Steve Bernstein, Paul Hersh, A.J. Leimenstoll, and Michael Abbenante.  Second place honors went to:  Paul Domson, Kay Tyler, Janice Calomiris, and Mimi Hoffman.  The third place team included: Paul Kume, Tim Ehrsam, Jean Statler, Gordon Daisley.  Tyler won the “Longest Drive” competition and Leimenstoll the “Closest to the Pin.”

“We are very pleased that our Annual Golf Classic continues to grow each year,” said Executive Director Nick Larigakis.  “We hope to be able to continue to build on this success.  Also, we are especially thankful to all of the generous sponsors and golfers who took the time to support AHI and its programs.”

He added, “We especially appreciate Compuware Corporation, under the leadership of CEO Peter Karmanos, Jr., for being the tournament sponsor.  We also like to thank all those who donated gifts for the door prizes including, the McLean Hilton, Capital Hilton, The Tiny Jewel Box, Metro 29 Diner, and the Baltimore Orioles.”

Additional sponsors included: Hole Sponsors – Chimicles & Tikellis LLP, Circle Companies, Courembis Commercial Real Estate Services, LaMer Beachfront Inn, Market Development Group, McLean Hilton, TGS Epsilon Petroleum. Registration Sponsors - Michael Abbenante, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC; Tyler Business Services, Inc. Golf Cart Sponsors - Axela Government Relations, Public Sector Solutions.  Welcome Gift Bags Sponsors - Helen & Louis Nicozisis, schererMedia.
In addition, Larigakis expressed appreciation for the organizational effort of Golf Coordinator Taryn Sifakis.

In addition, Larigakis expressed appreciation for the organizational effort of Golf Coordinator Taryn Sifakis.

Kay Tyler (Longest Drive) with Tournament Organizer Taryn Sifakis (right).

A.J. Leimenstoll (Closest to the Pin).

(3rd Place Team): Paul Kume, Tim Ehrsam, Jean Statler and Gordon Daisley (missing).

(2nd place team): Paul Domson, Kay Tyler, Janice Calomiris and Mimi Hoffman (missing).

(1st Place Team): Steve Bernstein, Paul Hersh, A.J. Leimenstoll and Michael Abbenante.

Group Photo.

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For additional information, please contact Nick Larigakis at (202) 785-8430 or at pr@ahiworld.org. For general information about the activities of AHI, please see our website at https://www.ahiworld.org.