HCRS hosted its third annual Golf Tournament for Autism Awareness on August 20 at the beautiful Crown Point Country Club in Springfield. After cool, wet weather at HCRS’ first two tournaments, over 80 players enjoyed the warm, sunny weather at this year’s event.
Players competed for various hole-in-one prizes including $10,000 cash and for longest drive and closest to the pin awards. In addition, participants received a gift bag including the selection of a pair of Sundog sunglasses, and participated in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Following the tournament, there was an awards banquet and buffet dinner.
The first place winner of the golf tournament was the JAS Auto Body Team (Toby Jasmin, Bobby Davis, Jake Obar, and Ned Waters). Second place went to Team TSP Plumbing (Jarrod James, John James, Richard DeMuzio, and Tim Patterson). Third place went to the Mascoma Bank Team (Greg Kennedy, Pete Johnson, Elden Dube, and Gary Neil). Winners of the longest drive were Julianne Vance and James Blair; and closest to the pin winners were Elizabeth Kolodziej and Elden Dube.
HCRS would like to thank the following individuals, businesses, and organizations who generously supported this event. Without their contributions, this successful fundraiser would not have been possible: Tournament Sponsor: Jackson Lewis LLP, Gold Hole Sponsor: MVP Health Care, Silver Hole Sponsors: Brattleboro Retreat, Downs, Rachlin, & Martin, Jones Brothers Roofing & Carpentry, Inc., Kelley Sales & Service, Lincoln Street, Inc., Mascoma Savings Bank, People’s United Bank, Principal Financial Group, Record Concrete, Inc., The Richards Group, U-Haul, Upper Valley Services, and Washington County Mental Health, Bronze Hole Sponsors: Bibens ACE Hardware, Cota & Cota, D&R and Sons Auto Repair, FairPoint Communications, Families First, and Hickok & Boardman, Cart Sponsors: The Bakers’ Studio, Robert Burdette, C&S Pizza, Chester Lions Club, Corner Drug, Curtis Carpentry, Gary “Moe” Haskell Scholarship Fund, HCRS Human Resources Department, Hickok & Boardman, Rick Logan, Merchants Bank, Mike’s Store & Deli, Roberts’ Auto Service, The Sausage Man, Bruce & Deb Savery, Savery Chocolates, Ted Stryhas Builders, and TSP Plumbing, Other Donors: Allen Financial Planning Services, Jim Bartley, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Bond Auto Parts, The Book Nook, The Boot Pro, Boston Bruins Foundation, Boston Red Sox, Alice Bradeen, Canvasworks Floor Cloths, Carter Community Building Association (CCBA), Chapter XIV, Community Feed Store, Sandra Conant, Crown Point Country Club, Dan Marino Foundation, Ron Delahanty, DJ’s Restaurant, Durand Toyota Ford, Els for Autism, Gem & I Originals, Katie Gilcris, Glen Ellen Country Club, Harpoon Brewery, Lesa Hinkley, J & H Hardware, Tammy Maberry, Mobile Detail, Mountain Riders, Northern Stage, Norwich Inn, Parelli Natural Horsemanship, People’s United Bank, Ramunto’s, Renaissance Fine Jewelry, Ltd., Tina Rushton, The Silver Spoon, Nancy Sirlin, Staples, Tater Hill Golf Club, Un Dun’, Von Bargen Jewelry, and Woodbury Florist.
We would also like to thank all the friends, families, and businesses who sponsored players in this tournament; their contributions will help to make our communities more aware of the impact of Autism and the importance of early treatment and provide supports for those dealing with the challenges of Autism.
