PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Friends,

As we start our 102nd season, I am honored and privileged to serve as your President. It is incredible to think that our golf club was founded way back in 1921 and we have been going strong ever since!

I often wonder what my favorite part of our club is…our golf course and practice facilities are world class and the clubhouse provides that special feeling of being at home. Dining at the club is akin to being in any of my favorite restaurants and celebrations at the club always leave me with lasting memories. That all being said, over the years, we have grown into much more than just a golf club with great food and amenities. We are truly a community of philanthropists using our love for golf to make a real difference in the lives of those around us.

Babes Against Cancer

The Babes Against Cancer program (formerly known as the Babe Zaharias Tournaments) raises over $1 million annually through the joint efforts of country clubs in the New York Metro area. FMCC continues to be a stalwart in raising substantial sums to support the American Cancer Society and their mission of ending cancer as we know it. Our funds also contribute to cancer treatment for those who cannot afford it and to cancer awareness. Our efforts are led by a fabulous group of women, co-chairs Freddie Kadden and Judy Liman, and Ellen Grossman, Lana Bakhash, Sandy Seltzer, Ilene Schuman and Shari Iscaowitz. The annual luncheon event will be hosted at the club on July 11, 2023. There are many opportunities to support this great cause by attending the luncheon, placing an ad in their journal, and participating in their various outreach efforts.

improving the lives of so many caddies who dedicate themselves to us on the golf course.

North Shore Hospital

This institution needs no introduction. Our annual donation goes towards many programs that benefit the surrounding community. Advancing care across our community hospitals and in critical areas where the need is greatest; behavioral health, employee wellness, health equity, and cancer care. Country clubs like ours are seen as a symbol of wealth and status. While we offer a range of services and amenities geared towards enhancing our lifestyles, I fervently believe that we also have a responsibility to give back to the community. I also have no doubt that our charitable donations create a ripple effect, inspiring others to give back as well.

It is an honor to be part of a club where the members continually demonstrate such heart, dedication, and generosity. I am excited about the future of our club and the positive impact that we will continue to make in our community.

For over a century, FMCC has been raising funds for important charities such as Babes Against Cancer, United Jewish Appeal, North Shore University Hospital, and the Caddy Scholarship Fund, amongst others. In my view, our golf club is much more than a group of golfers playing for personal pleasure. We are a team joined together by a shared commitment to making a change in the world. Of course, we all come together to enjoy and share our passion for golf, but it's the focus on giving back that sets us apart.

FMCC has also supported UJA with our annual UJA day including a golf tournament and lavish luncheon. UJA does so much for so many in caring for people in need, strengthening Jewish life, promoting justice and inclusion, and fighting against antisemitism. I am proud to announce that our long time members Phil and Stacey Malakoff have been selected to be honored by UJA at the North Shore Dinner to be held on September 27, 2023. I urge everyone to come out to support Phil and Stacey and this great cause.

Caddy Scholarship Fund

The MGA Caddy Scholarship Fund grants awards to an average of 250 scholars a year, representing an annual one-year tuition commitment of $1.0 million. The Caddy Scholarship Fund is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the country and it serves to aid those caddies who strive for education but can not afford it. The donations made by all of us go a very long way to

As we enter our 102nd season, I know that we will continue to make our mark as more than just a golf club and use our shared passion for golf to make a difference in the world. Thank you for all that you do for so many others.

Howard S. Hershenhorn, President