2023 Summary
WCMA hosted 120 golfers and 15 others joined us for networking and dinner at its annual spring general membership meeting.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AWARD
Charles Glew, President of Cable Components Group, received WCMA's first Young Professionals Award. The addition of this new award category was announced at the Annual Distinguished Career Awards Banquet in April 2023.
CHARITY
WCMA raised over $2000 in donations that go into the organization's Charity donation to UCONN health center cancer research and Industry Scholarship programs.
SPONSORS
Carris Reels hosted on-course snacks and beverages and presented the annual "Closest to the Cheese" Prize. Thank you to our major sponsors: Electrolock, Inc., Lloyd & Bouvier Inc., Accel International, and James Monroe Wire & Cable.
GOLF PRIZES
Closest to Pin - Mens - Frederick Fafard
Long Drive-Men - Marc Senia
Long Drive-Women - Sue Welsh
Low Gross Group: David Champigny, Connor Piecuch, Gordon Goldsmith, Sean Donnelly
2nd Low Gross Group: Bill Hale, Marty Leach, Bill Henderson, Robert Canny
Low Net Group: Peter Kuipers, Tamar Kuipers, Edward Billiel, Randy Garcia
2 Low Net Group: Peter Paindiris, Ken Potvin, Craig DiSano, Joe Barry
3 Low Net Group: Rahul Sachdev, Erik Macs, Vincent Tavernelli, John Coutu
4 Low Net Group: Patrick Dooley, Andrew Teixeira, Tom Walker, Michael DiMartino
5 Low Net Group: John Dognazzi, Greg Viland, Mark Long, Scott Harden
Format and Timeline
9:00 AM– 10:00 AM Registration and Lunch (included)
10:30 AM - NEW Tee Time - Full Scramble Format-2 Putt Greens
4:00 PM Cocktail Reception -Silent Auction Bids
* Non Golfers Welcome for Reception!
5:00 - 6:00 PM -Dinner and Member Meeting
6:30 PM - Awards, Charity and Auction Announcements
On-course beverages, and afternoon snacks are provided compliments of Carris Reels
* Lunch Sponsors - To be added - please inquire
Reservations, Sponsorships, and Donations
see new Major Sponsorships below!
PLEASE RESERVE ONLINE VIA REGISTRATION BUTTON BELOW
Golf Fees:
Members - $200 per player, $800 per foresome, paid for by a WCMA member (with member#). NOTE - Golf Fees include Lunch and Dinner. Note – limit two foresomes per company
Non-Members -$220 per player, $880 per foresome, without member numbers
Reception and Dinner - For Non-Golfers - Networking Only: $95 for WCMA corporate members, $110 for non-members
Sponsorships:
Tee Box Signs - $195 per Tee Box Signs
Sponsorships - Hole In One, Driving Range, Long Drive, Closest to Pin – please call about fees for these ones.
* NEW Major Sponsorships. We have added tiered donation levels to continue to increase our support of charities and scholarship programs. These are in addition to our traditional sponsorships. All donations at any level are voluntary and are not required to play in the tournament.
New Sponsorship Levels are:
US Amateur - $500
Ryder Cup - $1500
The Masters - $2500 or above
No approval necessary for the above, just fill in the name of the level you want, plus the amount, and process the sponsorship on the form.
Donations:
On Course Raffle – Win a set of irons, and other prizes – proceeds for UCONN Cancer Research
Silent Auction Prizes – Past prizes – Sports Tickets, Ski Packages and Lessons, Push Carts, all for Scholarship support. Seeking donated items ($100 value or greater) – Please call Ed Fenton for details
Dress Code and Other Policies:
Proper golfing attire is required – tucked in collared shirts, long pants, shorts that reach the lower thigh, & women’s golfing skirts. No jeans. Discrete use of wireless communication devices.
GPS address for Wethersfield Country Club (76 Country Club Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109)
Suggested Hotels:
- Hampton Inn (Rocky Hill)
- Sheraton Hartford South (Rocky Hill)
- Residence Inn by Marriott (Rocky Hill)
- Comfort Inn (Wethersfield) 860-563-2311