Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center’s 10th annual golf and games outing

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John and Andrea Stark, honorees at HMTC’s 10th Annual Golf and Games Outing

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents the 10th Annual Golf and Games Outing, Monday, Aug. 6 at Fresh Meadow Country Club, 255 Lakeville Road in Lake Success.

Returning this year will be the very popular Mahjong and card games, including an exclusive boutique shopping experience.

All proceeds of the day go to support HMTC’s programming which uses the history and lessons of the Holocaust to teach about the dangers of antisemitism, bullying, racism and all other manifestations of intolerance.
This year’s honorees at the outing will be Andrea and John Stark. Andrea and John Stark, humanitarians and community leaders, are involved in a wide array of cultural, educational, and medical causes both in Palm Beach and New York. John Stark is Chairman and CEO of Stark Carpet Corporation, which is a worldwide family enterprise.

Stark Carpet is one of the largest manufacturers of carpet, fabrics and wallpapers with showrooms throughout the United States, and internationally in London and Paris.

Stark Carpet is recognized for its commitment to social responsibility, with support provided to organizations focused on medical research and advocacy, animal welfare, education and social services.
Andrea Stark, a philanthropic leader, serves on numerous boards including the Montefiore Einstein Medical Center Women’s Division, the Rita Hayworth Alzheimer’s Association. Active in the Jewish community, the Starks have supported the Israel Museum, the Hampton Synagogue, American Jewish Committee, and Yeshiva University and The American Friends of The Hebrew University. Andrea and John Stark were honored in 2017 in Palm Beach, by American Friends of the Hebrew University for their philanthropic work.
The golf outing is sponsored by corporate partners Stark Carpet Corporation; Title Associates, a Stewart Company; Knockout Pest Control Inc.; Ike, Molly & Steven Elias Foundation; and North Bay Cadillac GMC Buick. Additional sponsorship packages are still available.
Golfers’ day starts at 10 a.m. with brunch followed by a Shotgun Start at noon and dinner at 5 p.m. An individual golf package for $775 includes brunch, cocktails and dinner.

A “Classic” golf package for $3,000 includes one foursome, brunch, cocktails and dinner. Additional golf packages and corporate packages are available.
For Mahjong and games players the day begins at 11 a.m. with the boutique shopping opening. Brunch is at 12:15 p.m. and the games begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $100 per person which includes brunch, boutique shopping, games and refreshments. Reserved Games Tables are $500.

A Games Sponsor is $2,500 and includes two reserved games table. The boutique will feature hand-selected vendors presenting items from fashion, fine jewelry, accessories and personalized home goods.
For more information contact Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040 or dlom@hmtcli.org. To register online visit www.hmtcli.org/golf

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