Townie Pride Shines at 15th Annual FTA Golf Tournament

The fact that Townie Pride is ALIVE and WELL in East Providence was evident on Saturday, October 4th. The Friends of Townie Athletics Organization held its 15th annual golf tournament under bright blue skies at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth, MA. One hundred-twenty-seven golfers and twenty volunteers joined together to make this our most successful tournament ever.

Co-Chairs Paul Pimentel and Kevin Monagle are to be commended for their guidance and leadership in organizing the tournament. Having worked alongside them for the past 10 months to ensure a well-organized event, I witnessed first-hand their hard work, dedication and wonderful organizational skills. No organization could ask for better co-chairs! They addressed every detail, handled all concerns and assured that all problems (large and small) were solved calmly and professionally.

Community volunteers and FTA members are to be commended for supporting this tournament by donating their time to attend the tournament, by soliciting Corporate Sponsors, Tee Sponsors, and raffle items. This cooperative effort enabled FTA to raise thousands of dollars for the East Providence student-athletes.

We would like to recognize and thank the following twelve Corporate Sponsors, who donated and sponsored this tournament, for their overwhelming generosity and support: Peter B. Vican, Homestead Baking Co., Matthew A. Lopes, Jr., Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara, LLP, Harry & Nancy Hanoian, Michael J. Huber, QML, Inc., Robert Mega & Steve Mega, Mega Professionals, Melisa Read, Chartwells Dining Services, Ocean State Transit Co. Samuel Bradner, Peregrine Group LLC, Paul Pimentel, Washington Trust, Gordon Zaniol, Shawmut Design & Construction, James Jordan, Ai3 Architects and Dr. Herbert Silva.

Our sixty-four Tee Sponsors also deserve a “round of applause” for their monetary donations as well. Without these generous sponsors, we could not have realized our goal. The various individuals, businesses and organizations who donated to the silent auction table and raffle are also to be commended for their continued support to this event.

The participation of one hundred twenty-seven golfers is gratefully acknowledged because without them our event could not have taken place. WE thank each and every one for their continued support and truly appreciate all they do for the student-athletes at East Providence High School, Martin Middle School and Riverside Middle School. The total amount raised by this tournament will go towards the purchase of equipment and programs for all athletic teams which will serve to enhance all sports programs.

Lastly, a BIG “shout out” to Joe Moniz-owner, Melany Coffey & Jaime Medeiros- Event Coordinators, Greg Rounds-Golf Pro and the entire staff at Crestwood who were responsible for ensuring a PERFECT day on their course. The greens were impeccable, the lunch and dinner meals delicious, the staff attentive, personable and professional and a pleasure to work with. All in all…a GREAT day for the Townies: PROFITABLE AND PLEASURABLE! Townie Pride Never Sleeps!

Thanks to all who made this tournament rewarding,
Stephanie A. Vinhateiro, Secretary
Friend of Townie Athletics