MJCCA’s Annual Golf Tournament, The Harry Maziar Classic,
Honors Arthur Blank; Raises $310,000 for
Vital Programs and Scholarship Funds
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) was proud to honor Arthur Blank at its Harry Maziar Classic, an annual golf tournament, which took place this year on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the beautiful Hawks Ridge Golf Club. Each year, the tournament honors an outstanding member of the community. This year’s tournament honored Mr. Blank, in appreciation of his dedication and leadership in shaping Atlanta’s vibrant Jewish community. The MJCCA had set its goal for 2013 at $250,000, but exceeded it by raising $310,000, which will be used to support the MJCCA’s many vital programs and scholarship funds. For more information, call 678.812.4144.
About the Harry Maziar Classic
Proceeds from the Harry Maziar Classic (HMC) help the MJCCA enhance vital programs and services that impact the lives of more than 55,000 people every year, including: Alzheimer’s daycare services, programming for people with developmental disabilities, preschools, sports leagues, summer camps, and much more.
Arthur Blank, 2013 Harry Maziar Classic Honoree
This year, the Harry Maziar Classic was proud to honor Arthur Blank. Arthur is the owner and chairman of the Atlanta Falcons. He is also the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, from which he retired as co-chairman in 2001. Arthur has given a tremendous amount of support to not only the MJCCA, but countless other organizations in Atlanta. He is an inspirational philanthropist who has made his mark on our city.
Gail Luxenberg, CEO of the MJCCA said, “This year’s Harry Maziar Classic exceeded all expectations in every way. Not only were we thrilled to honor Arthur Blank, but were so grateful to have Ron Brill and Howard Halpern as such dedicated and involved event chairs.”
2013 Harry Maziar Classic – Host Committee
- The 2013 HMC was chaired by Ron Brill and Howard Halpern.
- The 2013 HMC Host Committee included: Michael Coles, Dan Gordon, Jim Grien, Lynne M. Halpern, Lenny Kapiloff, Josh Kamin, Mark Lichtenstein, Harry Maziar, Bob Paller, Derek Smith, and Dick Sullivan.
- MJCCA Development Chairs: Doug Kuniansky, Michael Dinerman, and Josh Rosenberg
2013 Harry Maziar Classic – Top Winning Teams
- 1st place net score: Chad Burchfield, Adam Burnside, Shaun Camay, Ben Wilson
- 2nd place net score: Todd Bomchel, Bert Rosenthal, Jason Smith, Dustin Walsey
- 3rd place net score: Stephen McDonnold, Derek Smith, Tanner Smith, Ron Whited
- 4th place net score: Gus Cawley, Casey Hudson, Bob Jacobson, Jim Ziegelbauer
- Winner, Putting contest: Bert Rosenthal
- Winner, Longest drive (male): Tanner Smith
- Winner, Longest drive (female): Emily White
2013 Harry Maziar Classic – Presenting Sponsors
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and PGA TOUR Superstore
The Ron and Lisa Brill Family Charitable Trust
FOBEs (Former Orange Blooded Executives – The Home Depot, Inc.)
Douglas J. Hertz Family Foundation
Elaine and Ken Langone
Billi and Bernie Marcus – The Marcus Foundation
Barbara and Ed Mendel
The Hawks Ridge Golf Club, where the 2013 Harry Maziar Classic took place, is an 18-hole private course designed by Bob Cupp, set on 550 spectacular acres, and ranked as one of America’s Top 100 golf courses by Golf Digest.
