SUMMER 2023
Distributor's Link Magazine Summer 2023 / Vol 46 No 3
Distributor's Link Magazine Summer 2023 / Vol 46 No 3
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THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK<br />
MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION<br />
3211 West 9th Street, Trainer, PA 19061<br />
TEL 610-430-8615 (Lubker Distribution) EMAIL info@mafda.com WEB www.mafda.com<br />
TEEING OFF FOR A GOOD CAUSE:<br />
MAFDA’s 20th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING by Justin Myers<br />
On May 25th, MAFDA hosted its 20th Annual<br />
Golf Outing at the picturesque Downingtown Country<br />
Club nestled in the rolling hills of Chester County,<br />
Pennsylvania. This event helps the association raise<br />
money for the scholarship fund which benefits students<br />
of our MAFDA members. From the moment participants<br />
teed off, they had the chance to engage in meaningful<br />
conversations, discuss industry trends, and forge<br />
stronger relationships between distributors, suppliers<br />
and manufacturers. From the longest drive contest to<br />
the closest-to-the-pin challenges, every hole presented<br />
an opportunity for players to showcase their skills and<br />
vie for the title of the day’s best team. 1st place was<br />
awarded to Lee Johnson (Lee S Johnson Associates),<br />
Ralph Barone (RAB Components), Ben Frazier (Long Lok<br />
Fasteners) and Gary Root (State Farm).<br />
ASSOCIATION ARTICLE<br />
Once every team had completed all 18 holes they<br />
returned to the country club to an open bar and delicious<br />
hors d’oeuvres. While the attendees had the chance<br />
to brag about their best drive or putt of the day, we<br />
gave everyone the opportunity to play in our raffle for<br />
some great prizes which included a 43” smart TV, a<br />
golf rangefinder, yeti cooler, portable grill and several<br />
summer backyard games.<br />
We had the great fortune of awarding 5 students<br />
scholarships totaling $13,000 to put towards their<br />
tuition for the fall semester. A big thank you goes<br />
to Barbara Shimer for all her work as Chair of the<br />
Scholarship Committee.<br />
Beyond the competition and networking, the MAFDA<br />
golf outing created lasting memories for all involved.<br />
From the cheers of encouragement to the shared laugher<br />
and friendly banter, participants formed bonds and<br />
friendships that extended beyond the course. We would<br />
like to thank Lee Johnson and Brenden Shields for taking<br />
the time to pull this great event together.<br />
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