Letter from REEF Chairs Dear Friends of the RE Epic Fishing Tournament, We are filled with gratitude as we enter the 13th Annual REEF tournament. We extend our thanks to the entire RE community that rallies around this event every year. Moments of experiential learning on the water have been a part of each and every graduate since the founding of our school. Upon graduation, we all leave RE with a deep appreciation for our environment, cherishing mangrove clean ups, and chuckling as we reminisce about our PE class flipping canoes in preparation for the Everglades experience with Outward Bound. The skills remain with us decades later, along with our love for our alma mater. That love has been translated into events such as REEF, where we all come together for a common cause. Twelve tournaments have passed, and we have successfully raised over $325,000 for our school and community partners Breakthrough Miami and the Barnyard. We accomplished all of this while promoting boater safety and sustainable fishing and educating anglers about the importance of the natural environment that surrounds our school. In its 13th year, the tournament has a new twist! We welcomed a new category as we aspire to include more anglers. We have added a billfish release category. The award, based on an honor system, will go to the team with the highest count of billfish releases without removing the fish from the water. As we reflect on The RE Way and the core value of Service and Outreach the REEF tournament is an event that provides all constituents with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to our school community, the neighboring Coconut Grove community and the broader world. Thank you to Executive Printers of Florida, who remains the presenting sponsor for the 13th year in a row. We recognize Diaz Marine (Daniella ’95, Adrian ’99 and Lucas ’97) for never letting us down and providing the official committee boat for our shotgun start. We would like to thank our Honorary Chair, Andy Ansin ’81, for his continued involvement which ensures the enduring impact of this tournament for generations to come. Throughout the years, we have witnessed enduring friendships and healthy competition among our anglers. We thank all of you, and our community sponsors, for your continued involvement in this tournament which underscores the collective commitment to this cause. Wishing you the best at sea! Christian Falk ’91 Kevin Grossfeld ’95 Aabad Melwani P’28 ’32 REEF Committee Co-Chairs Kevin Grossfeld ’95, Aabad Melwani P’28 ’32, Christian Falk ’91
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