Category: News

Chapter student Isabella Rubio made a fantastic video introducing herself and telling her story at our chapter. Check out the video to learn more about this exceptional student!

Chapter participant at Eagle Trace, Elisa Hernandez, won the Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Classic at Indian Spring Country Club by 12 shots. She finished the two day tournament at six over par.

We are gearing up for an exciting season of PGA Junior League at Cooper Colony and Davie Golf Course!  On April 19th, the Advanced League makes its debut at Davie Golf Course with 12 players.  Visit the PGA Jr. League website for more information.

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We continue our partnership with Special Olympics and started a four-week golf program at Topgolf Pompano.

12 Special Olympics athletes attended the program taught by Chapter coaches Robert Ferzoco and Greg Mingo.

Two more Special Olympics programs have been approved and scheduled for September and December.

Special thank you to Andrea Augustine and the Topgolf Team for donating the hitting bays and welcoming our athletes.

Chapter student Hudson McDuff started playing golf a little over a year ago. He joined our program at AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park.  Ever since Hudson has been bitten by the golf bug!  He practices all the time, created a self-made practice facility at home, and maintains his own Instagram handle that showcases his progress (@hudsongoesgolfing).

Hudson has exceeded expectations by selflessly volunteering his time every Sunday at AllGolf.  He is a prime example of what can happen when goals are set and plans are executed. Keep up the great work!

Introducing Annya Holston, as our new Development Director.

Annya, a Miami native, has extensive experience in Business Management and Administration, supporting executives and boards in various industries such as travel, hospitality, human resources, and Latin American business development. She graduated from the University of Miami with a specialization in Project Management, after attending Miami Dade College with a focus on Business Management.

With 12 years of experience in Latin American Government and Operations at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Annya has also managed the administration of several public companies and most recently led a revamp of Pilot and Flight Attendant hiring at Spirit Airlines.

As a first-generation American with Cuban roots, Annya is fluent in Spanish and is dedicated to improving corporate efficiencies and fostering strong relationships. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family – she is married with two teen daughters who are passionate travelers. Annya also finds joy in cooking and gardening, particularly using fresh vegetables from her own garden.

Veterans Bolivar Perez, Tom Kruse, and Dail Revish played in the monthly golf outing at Woodmont Country Club with veteran outreach volunteer, Jack Bloomfield. 

Special thanks to Woodmont Country Club director of golf, Lee Shapes, for hosting our nation’s heroes.

Visit our new online store to shop for First Tee – Broward branded merchandise!  Tons of items and colors to choose from.  

EMBRACING our Guiding Light Founded by industry professionals with many years of experience in 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has continued to evolve and lead the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective, never losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. At NorthStar, passion creates meaningful action. We understand the gravity of loss. We respect the emotions that families face, and we sensitively guide them to a place of comfort and relief. As an organization, we strive to put ourselves into the shoes of our client families. As such, we demonstrate our duty to care for the departed, comfort the living and help families plan for the future.

Thank you, NorthStar Memorial Group, for your continued support of our Chapter.