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CCA Global Partners Raises $120,000 to Support the FCIF Through Their Annual Golf Tournament

MANCHESTER, NH (September 28, 2009) –CCA Global Partners joined together with industry friends and flooring suppliers last week for the seventh annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF).

This year’s tournament was held at Barnsley Gardens, located 60 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia, in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Flooring industry leaders traveled from all over the United States to play at the beautiful 18-hole golf course on September 24th and to enjoy the reception afterwards. 

With 120 golfers and guests, CCA was able to raise $120,000 to support the FCIF.  Since the first tournament in 2003, CCA has raised nearly $1 million for the Foundation.

“We had a wonderful turnout this year,” said Rick Bennet, Co-CEO of CCA Global Partners.  “Our goal was to make this year’s tournament a success and I think we definitely accomplished that goal.  We’re all pleased to be able to support this worthwhile organization that is dedicated to helping our flooring industry colleagues in times of need.”

While 27 teams enjoyed some friendly competition and a fun-filled day of golf, CCA Global raised funds through sponsorships and tournament fees.

“It was a very enjoyable day for a great cause,” said Howard Brodsky, co-CEO of CCA Global Partners.  “This event gave us an opportunity to enjoy the company of our colleagues while supporting the FCIF’s endowment fund.  Rick and I hope to continue this tradition for many years to come.”

“The Board of Directors of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation is thrilled at the success of the Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting FCIF,” said Christopher Davis, President & CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, and President of FCIF.  “Having such an overwhelming response in this uncertain economic climate is a tremendous shot in the arm for the foundation and our beneficiaries. We are very gratified and thankful for the generosity and support of CCA Global Partners and all who participated in this effort.”

Awards given at the evening reception following the tournament include:

  • Closest to the Pin: Craig Mondo, Solistone
  • Straightest Drive:  Rusty Carter, Invista
  • Longest Putt:  Paul Makowski, Solistone
  • Longest Drive:  Randy Russell, BlueLinx
  • 3rd Place Team:

    • Raj Kapur, Marketing Alliance
    • Bryan Hair, Marketing Alliance
    • Morris Brackett, Marketing Alliance
    • Mel Abernathy, Marketing Allidance
  • 2nd Place Team:

    • Randy Russell, BlueLinx
    • Sandy Mishkin, CCA Global Partners
    • Jason Mieinikowski, Mohawk Industries
    • David Cutler, Future Foam
  • 1st Place Team:

    • Charlie Dilks, CCA Global Partners
    • Bill Gaddis, Mohawk Industries
    • Charlie Hoffner, Milliken
    • Jay Kopelson, Mannington

About CCA Global Partners:

CCA Global Partners is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. For nearly a quarter of a century, CCA Global has partnered with entrepreneurial retailers to create a cooperative retail powerhouse unmatched in the marketplace. With 15 independent business brands, more than 3,800 locations and over $10 billion in aggregate member sales, CCA Global Partners is well positioned to positively impact the success of independent businesses.  For more information on CCA Global Partners, go to http://www.ccaglobal.com.

About The Floor Covering Industry Foundation:

The Floor Covering Industry Foundation was created nearly thirty years ago to focus industry attention on the health, human service and welfare needs of floor covering industry members in times of life-altering medical hardships.  Since its founding, the FCIF has distributed more than $2.5 million in grants with compassion, confidentiality and dignity.  Beneficiaries include flooring retailers, installers, retails salespeople, distributor personnel, mill employees, and industry executives.