The Chamber Kicked off its 125th Anniversary at the 2021 Golf Outing

Jun 11

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 125th Anniversary celebration with the Chamber Open Golf Outing on June 9 at South Shore Golf Course.

Former chairs of the Chamber gathered at the reception following the outing. The cake was provided by the Sweet Life Bakeshop.

The in-person event – the Chamber’s first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic – drew over 80 golfers for a fun day of networking.

After play concluded, participants enjoyed a festive dinner attended by over 120 people at the Grand Oaks Country Club as the Chamber saluted some of its former Chairs. Raffles, a 50/50, and a trip to either Walt Disney World or Vegas, provided by Casale Jewelers, were also held at the event.

Recognized for their exceptional years of service, dedication, and contributions to the Staten Island business community were: Glen V. Cutrona, A.I.A. (2018–2019); Annamarie Gulino Gentile, ESQ. (2017–2018); Ralph Branca (2015–2016); Solomon Chemo (2013–2014); Rosemarie Scampas (2011-2012); Captain William Ferrie (2007–2008); Robert P. Bentson (2005–2006); Henry A. Salmon (2004–2005); Fred La Marca (2000–2001); Mario J. Giammarco (1998–1999); and James S. Simpson (1994–1995).

A hole-in-one contest on the 8th hold featured a chance to win $25,000, courtesy of Bentson & Company. Bentson & Company won first place in the best ball, team competition followed by JVN Restoration in second and the United NY Sandy Hook Pilots Benv. Association was third.

United Activities Unlimited (UAU)’s foursome hits the golf course.

Bob Bentson (Bentson & Company) and Laura Volsario (Gateway Arms Realty Corp.) served as the outing’s committee chairs. Committee members were: Dr. Vladimir Barayev (Rivertowns Pediatrics of Staten Island), Enrico Bawar (LFA/Sagemark Consulting), Mike Bloomfield (Tekie Geek), Christopher Lee (The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey), Mark Pollock (Mark L. Pollock, Financial Representative with Forest Hill Financial Group), and Frank Scarangello (SCARAN).

Northfield Bank and National Grid sponsored the event as Ace Sponsors and Bentson & Company, GCT New York, Spectrum Reach, and UAU, were the Eagle Sponsors. Media Sponsorhip and Coverage was provided by Gotham Trinity Productions.

Beyar's Market, Chef Nigel Inc., Chick-fil-A Staten Island Mall, and A & S Caterers & Luncheonette were the Food on the Hole sponsors and provided tasty snacks for hungry golfers on selected holes.

The Tee sponsors included: Angiuli & Gentile, LLP; Aunt Butchie’s of Brooklyn; Bentson & Company; Borelli 2021; John Calabrese Financial; Chick-fil-A at Staten Island Mall; Clean Swift Maintenance, Inc.; Crawford Bringslid Vander Neut, LLP; Daszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella; DeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLP; DiBona & Scamardella Dental Studio; Empire State Bank; GCT New York; Gotham Trinity Productions; The Law Firm of Hall & Hall; Honda of Staten Island; JVN Restoration Inc.; State Senator Andrew J. Lanza; New York Community Bank/Richmond County Savings Bank; P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating, & A/C; Richmond Wealth Management; Savo Bros.; Spectrum Reach; Staten Island Rotary; Stat Land Security Services; Tekie Geek; Tunnel to Towers Foundation; and UAU.

The Beverage Cart Sponsor was Gateway Arms and Lincoln Financial was the Giveaway sponsor. The Golf Cart sponsors were Sunrise of New Dorp, the JCC, Empire State Bank, and IDB Bank