The Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association (NNYLDA) hosted its Annual Summer Outing on Wednesday and Thursday, August 21 and 22, in the scenic 1000 Islands region on the St. Lawrence River. More than 100 attendees, with representatives from 17 retail yards and 12 vendors, gathered at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, N.Y. Participants enjoyed golf, the annual dinner, and fishing, making it a memorable event for members from across NNYLDA and other Upstate New York regions.
Picture 1: Golf Chair James Murphey (Marvin Windows and Doors), registering the golfers. Picture 2: Golf tournament winners: Wellesley Island Building Supply/Marvin Windows and Doors—Justin Hotis, Ryan Robinson, Tucker Sanford, and James Murphey forge ahead on the wet course.
Golf Tournament – Wednesday
The golf tournament kicked off Wednesday morning with a wet shotgun start at 9 a.m. at the 1000 Islands Country Club on Wellesley Island. The Wellesley Island Building Supply/Marvin Windows team claimed victory, dethroning the four-time defending champions, Merriman’s. Special recognition goes to NNYLDA Golf Chair James Murphey of Marvin Windows and Doors, who not only organized the tournament but also played on the winning team.
Picture 1: NNYLDA Rob Bicknell (Bicknell Building Supply) leads the Annual Dinner Meeting, welcoming guests and especially honoring all of the NNY LBM employees who make the industry so great. Picture 2: NRLA Chair Doug Ford (Curtis Lumber) discusses NRLA and stresses the importance of workforce development.
Annual Meeting – Wednesday Evening
Following the golf tournament, members gathered at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel at 4:30 p.m. for a reception and the NNYLDA Annual Dinner. Due to weather conditions, the planned riverboat tour was canceled, but attendees enjoyed a relaxing evening at the luxurious hotel with an extended open bar. NNYLDA was honored to have NRLA President Rita Ferris and NRLA Chair Doug Ford, along with his wife, Lisa, attend the dinner. Both shared remarks and joined in the evening’s festivities.
Picture 1: Fishing and overall event chair Tim Clark (O.D. Greene) has a good day with his crew, Mason Philips, Charlie Philips, Tim Clark, and Jeff Pratt.
Fishing Tournament – Thursday
Thirteen boats set out from various harbors for a day of fishing in both U.S. and Canadian waters. The weather cooperated perfectly, creating ideal conditions for a fantastic day on the water. By 1 p.m., the boats returned, and participants gathered for a resort-prepared shore dinner to share stories and relive the highlights of the past two days. Tim Clark of O.D. Greene Lumber & Hardware, the NNYLDA Fishing Chair and overall event organizer, once again delivered a first-class experience for everyone involved.
Golf Winners:
First-place team: Wellesley Island Building Supply/Marvin Windows
Second-place team: Home Central/North Counties Supply
Longest drive 1: Dan Arnold (retired)
Longest drive 2: Matt Merriman (Merriman’s)
Closest to the pin 1: Adam Hall (Home Central)
Closest to the pin 2: Jason Flint (Home Central)
50/50 raffle: Randy Fone (O.D. Greene Lumber & Hardware)
Fishing Contest Winners:
Bass (Smallmouth): Steve Wright (Fabco), 21-1/4”; 5 lb., 14 oz.
Walleye: Bill Ritter (Morse Sash & Door), 33-1/4 9 lb.,14 oz.
