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An Un-FORE-gettable Event: Raising Funds for STEM Education

The tournament, sponsored by 24 companies, brought in more than $40,000 for AFCEA's Educational Foundation.

Golfers competing for bragging rights and prizes, all while raising money for AFCEA’s Educational Foundation programs on August 5, 2024.

Golfers compete for prizes while raising money for AFCEA’s Educational Foundation programs on Aug. 5, 2024. Credit: Emily Campos.

On Monday, 140 golfers hit the links for another successful AFCEA Educational Foundation Golf Tournament to raise money for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarships and teacher grants.

The tournament, sponsored by 24 companies, brought in more than $40,000 as golfers competed for bragging rights and prizes, all while raising money for AFCEA’s Educational Foundation programs, which focus on supporting the cyber, defense, homeland security and intelligence communities.

“On behalf of AFCEA International, I want to thank our sponsors and everyone who participated in this tournament,” said Lt. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.), AFCEA International president and CEO. “Our Educational Foundation cultivates funding that supports STEM education, ensuring students and teachers have the necessary funds to operate in an ever-changing workforce.”

The foundation, in conjunction with AFCEA chapters worldwide, provides more than $2 million in scholarships and grants a year and directly affects the education of students who aspire to be cyber operators, engineers, scientists, data analysts, teachers, cryptographers, entrepreneurs and so much more.

On the course, the winners were:

First Place (score: 53)

Dave Alderton

Caleb Baird

Dennis Lynch

William Lynch

Second Place (score: 56)

Emagine IT group:

Ian Dexter

Andrew Kostecka

Chad Hess

Andrew Constantine

Third Place (score: 56)

Chuck Hall

David Highnote

Roger Hockenberry

Lance Howden

Golfers prepare for the tournament to start on Aug. 5, 2024. Credit: Emily Campos.

Golfers head down to the course to compete for prizes. Credit: Emily Campos.

Participant gets ready to hit the ball. The tournament brought in more than $40,000 for AFCEA’s Educational Foundation programs.

A participant gets ready to hit the ball at the 2024 golf tournament. The event brought in more than $40,000 for AFCEA’s Educational Foundation programs. Credit: Emily Campos.

AFCEA staff and members enjoyed a day in the sun at he Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia.

AFCEA staff and members enjoy a day in the sun at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. Credit: Emily Campos.

Riding around in a golf cart while raising money for STEM scholarships and teacher grants!

Tournament attendees ride around in a golf cart while raising money for STEM scholarships and teacher grants. Credit: Emily Campos.

Closest to Pin—Women: Kathleen Cowles at 13' 4"

Closest to Pin—Men: Bill Rucker at 1' 0"

Longest Drive—Women: Hillary Tatar

Longest Drive—Men: Ben Bujrowski

Off the course, the attendees were able to bid on a number of generous prizes. The winners include:

Larry Fryer: two-night stay at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., including breakfast.

Chris Malta: one-night stay at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Hotel, including breakfast.

Joe Wysor: two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, including parking.

Kevin Graber: one-night stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. Convention Center, including complimentary breakfast and parking.

Luca Jontz: golf for three at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington.

Kip Hansen: 50-50 raffle.

Congratulations to the winners, and a BIG thank you to our sponsors and everyone else who made this event un-FORE-gettable!

The second AFCEA Educational Foundation Golf Tournament was a success. On Aug. 5, 2024, 140 golfers hit the links at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia, to raise money for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarships and teacher grants.