By The Numbers: 8th Annual Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing Nets $28,000 for Area JROTC

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Sep 26, 2025, 08:37 ET

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, June 6, 2025, the 8th Annual Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing welcomed golfers, sponsors, and supporters for a day of purpose-driven play at Beavercreek Golf Club. Despite a rainy start in the morning, the skies soon cleared, making way for an event that ran seamlessly. With 116 players participating, this year's outing proved to be a resounding success, according to founder, Col. Rafi Rodriguez, USAF (Ret.) and Dr. Jesse Steiner, director of Air Camp.

(Photo courtesy AirCamp) The 2025 JROTC AirCamp class sponsored by the Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing. The event funded 40 area cadets and their instructors to attend a one-day session at AirCamp at Greene County's Lewis A Jackson Regional Airport. The day included flying sessions as well.

Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing will continue with its 9th annual event on June 6, 2026. The 2025 event netted more than $28,000 toward the JROTC Cadet AirCamp.

Rodriguez is the owner of Rodriguez Financial Strategies, LLC, in Beavercreek, Ohio and his annual event raises funds to send Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets from the Greater Dayton area to an exclusive one-day AirCamp. The program is designed to introduce the cadets to aviation-focused STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through hands-on experiences—including a flight with an instructor pilot. Rodriguez has made it his mission to provide cadets with opportunities he wishes he had at that age.

"This outing is more than just a golf tournament—it's about helping our JROTC cadets access experiences that can shape their futures," Rodriguez explained. "Through AirCamp, these young men and women are introduced to the fascinating world of aviation, leadership, and teamwork. Seeing them leave inspired is the ultimate reward."

AirCamp, co-founded by Lt. Gen. Dick Reynolds, USAF (Ret.), has earned a reputation for its unique approach to STEM education, leveraging the thrill of aviation to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. "Every time a cadet walks away excited about science and technology, we know we've made a lasting impact," Reynolds said. "This program is about more than flying—it's about opening doors to new opportunities."

The outing is funded by presenting sponsor White-Allen Auto Group: Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and European—alongside Dixon Golf, GLD Communications. Dr. Jesse Steiner is the executive director of AirCamp. "About $16K will go to send 40 Junior ROTC cadets comprised from the Bellbrook, Fairborn, and Beavercreek Hich Schools to attend the exclusive 1-Day Air Camp," he said. "The event will take place on September 19^th, 2025, at the MacAir Aviation facilities at the Greene County Airport."

"A total of $6K will be allocated ($1K each) for two Junior ROTC selected from each participating High School to attend the 1-week AirCamp. This is an increase from $3K last year," Steiner reported. "A total of $5,000 will go to purchasing new equipment (drones, raft, etc.) for AirCamp training modules."

Other reported figures from the event included $750 towards supporting the "Girls in STEM" 1-Day AirCamp on September 20^th. Residual funds have been allocated for administrative and other supporting expenses.

Rodriguez expressed his gratitude to all who participated and contributed to this year's success. "We had an amazing turnout and raised significant funds to send these young cadets to AirCamp," he said. "This program is about investing in their future, and we couldn't do it without our sponsors, golfers, and the support of our community."

The 9th Annual Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing is already scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, Beavercreek Golf Club. Registration details to be announced in January.

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