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School of Law Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Outing

School of Law Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Outing

Golf Outing 2023Thanks to everyone who took part in this year's outing! We hope to see you next year.

The 2024 University of Dayton School of Law Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Outing benefiting the Hon. Carl D. Kessler Scholarship and the Lee C. Falke Scholarship is scheduled for Monday, May 20 with lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by golf at 1 p.m. at NCR Country Club on the North Course.

This year will again feature a scramble tournament format with a 19th hole “closest-to-the-pin” shootout.

We encourage you to consider sponsoring a hole to highlight your company or firm. Sponsorship levels start at $300.

Registration

Registration Closed

If you have questions, please email lawalumni@udayton.edu.

Entry Costs

  • $235 - Golf and Lunch at 11:30 a.m. (Includes $50.00 NCR Gift Card, alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and tee gifts)
  • $150 - Student Rate for Golf and Lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Sponsors Welcome

We encourage you to consider sponsoring a hole at the tournament for your company or firm.

Sponsorship Registration

Below are the sponsorship levels:

  • Tee Sponsor - $300
    • Signage at one tee box
  • Lunch Sponsor - $1,000
    • Two tournament players
    • Signage on course
  • Closest to the Pin - $1,000 (cash to winner)
    • Two tournament players
    • Signage on course
  • Beverage Sponsor - $1,500
    • Two tournament players
    • Signage on course
  • Tee Gift Sponsor - $2,500
    • One tournament foursome
    • Promotional table
    • Signage on course
  • Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
    • Two tournament foursomes
    • Promotional table
    • Signage on course

Tournament History

This golf tournament was established through the efforts of the late Honorable George J. Gounaris, who was fueled by his love of golf and his appreciation for his friend the Honorable Carl D. Kessler.

Judge Kessler’s life and career were marked by action, achievement, involvement and commitment to his community and his profession. During World War II, he enlisted in the Army-Air Corps and engaged in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Corsica and Italy. He was discharged in 1945 as a master sergeant. Carl received his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, and then entered the private practice of law. In 1957, he was elected judge of the Dayton Municipal Court. He held that position until 1960, when he was elected to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. Under Judge Kessler’s guidance as the presiding judge and administrative judge, the court was consistently recognized as one of the outstanding courts in America.

In addition to his many contributions to the judicial system, he made substantial contributions to the community, including with Children’s Medical Center, the Boy Scouts of America, the Salvation Army and the Social Health Association.

Starting in 2016 the tournament committee decided to also support the Lee C. Falke Scholarship. Lee attended the University of Dayton from 1948 to 1951. He received his bachelor's degree and his J.D. from The Ohio State University. Lee was Montgomery County Prosecutor from 1965 until 1992. He has also served as president of the National District Attorneys Association, the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association and the Fairgrounds Neighborhood Association. He was named Outstanding Prosecutor of Ohio in 1971.

Lee was a charter member of the Alter Boosters Club, the Police Chief’s Association Montgomery County, Miami Valley Crime Stoppers and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of the Greater Dayton Area.

Tournament Committee

Matt Erkkinen '12, Co-Chair
Jack Hilgeman '10, Co-Chair
Julia Kolber '04, Co-Chair
Jeff Rezabek '91, '97, Co-Chair
Deborah Adler '78, '81
Justin Albright '14
Adam Armstrong '05
Lee Falke '52
Kelli Hayes '14
Hon. Mary Kate Huffman '90
Kevin Leahy '85
Becky McClennen '11
Steve Wagenfeld '89

Winners
2024

Greg Jones, Joshua Jones, Keith Cunningham, Ben davis

2023

Greg Jones, Joshua Jones, Keith Cunningham, Quinn Cole

2022

Michael Miller '05, Michael Brush, Joseph Walker '78, Bryce Haney (not pictured)

2021

Dom Zambelli '19, Joe Mezher '18, Lou Zambelli '18 and Matt Notaro '18

2019

Dom Zambelli '19, Joe Mezher '18, Lou Zambelli '18 and Matt Notaro '18

2018

Steve Wagenfeld '89, Jon Marshall '05, Matt Erkkinen '12 and Sean Douple

2017

Bill Rush, Chuck Gochenouer, Mike Miller '05 and Joe Walker '78

2016

Ryan Voelker '09, Pete Voelker, Rodney Stieger '09 and Tom Hurney '83.

2015

Ronnie Stump, Randy Stump '84, Steve Wagenfeld '89 and Curt Slaton '86

2014

Judge Steven Dankoff, Jay Adams '99, Magistrate Michael Howley '96 and Ryan Reichley (not pictured)

2013

Jason Griffin, Mark Phillips, Brennan Phillips '15 and Drew Sauter '15

CONTACT

School of Law

Keller Hall
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2760
937-229-3555
Email