Each year, the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament brings the government procurement community together for a day of camaraderie, networking, and friendly competition. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to honor Joe Caggiano’s legacy by supporting veterans in meaningful and lasting ways. Since 2023, the tournament has helped the Coalition community make a significant impact through its support of Paws for Purple Hearts, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and wounded service members through highly trained assistance dogs and its innovative Canine Assisted Warrior Therapy® program. Last year, thanks to the generosity of Coalition members and tournament participants, we surpassed our $35,000 fundraising goal and fully funded the training of a new service dog.
At the same time, the tournament continues to support another important part of Joe’s legacy through the Coalition’s endowed scholarship at The George Washington University (GWU) Law School.
Since 2014, the Coalition has partnered with GWU to fund and grow an endowed scholarship supporting veterans pursuing careers in U.S. government procurement law. Through the continued support of the Coalition community, more than $150,000 has been raised for the scholarship fund, helping to support veterans who are preparing to become procurement professionals.
We are pleased to recognize Morgan Fasolak as this year’s Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement Scholar.
Morgan is a law student at GWU concentrating in Government Procurement Law. She has already built an impressive foundation in the field through an internship with Judge Marian Horn of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and her work as a research assistant to Dean Jessica Tillipman. Before attending law school, Morgan graduated from West Point. The Coalition proudly congratulates Morgan on this well-deserved recognition.
We hope to welcome Morgan during this year’s Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament and celebrate the accomplishments of those whose education is made possible through the generosity of our members, sponsors, and attendees.
This year, attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Waldron, the PPH service dog sponsored by the Coalition community’s participation in the golf tournament. Named in honor of our Coalition President, Waldron represents the meaningful impact our members have made through their support of PPH and the veterans the organization serves.
Whether you join us on the course or at the networking reception, your participation helps make these impactful initiatives possible. Together, we are investing in the future of government procurement while honoring those who have served our country.
We look forward to seeing you at Whiskey Creek Golf Course on August 19, as we continue Joe’s legacy of supporting veterans, advancing education, and strengthening our procurement community.
Learn more about the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament, and register here.