Ouimet Golf Season Kicks off with Numerous Events
The 2009 Francis Ouimet Society opened on June 1 at Winchester Country Club. A total of 90 OS members and numerous Banquet sponsors and other Ouimet friends were thrilled with the Ross classic. Winning the William P. Ellison Trophy were a group from TJX Company. Seen holding the trophy are (l-R): Bob Cooke, Pat Kelly, Geno Chiavelli and Mike Manoogian.
Anthony Campagna (l) the 2008-2009 New England Senior Golfer’s Association Scholarship recipient, stands with Jack Casey. They were presented plaques at the NESGA Jarboe Bowl event at Brae Burn Country Club on June 1. Mr. Casey founded the NESGA Scholarship and served as Chair of the NESGA Charitable Gift Fund from 1998-2009 and was honored for his long service. Former Ouimet Fund President Ted Hansberry will succeed him as Chair.
Bob Donovan, (l), Ouimet Fund Executive Director, presents Woods Hole Golf Club President Dan Solein with a Ouimet Mirror on the occasion of the dedication of the new Raymond H. Faxon Golf House building bon May 24. Mr. Faxon was a long-time Ouimet Trustee and created one of the Fund’s largest endowed scholarships.
David Ake ( r), stands with the Guy Tedesco Bowl as Low Amateur in the Cape Cod Open. Joining Mr. Ake are Jim Gaquin ( c), long-time CCO Tournament Director, and Kyle Gallo ( l), overall CCO Champion. The Cape Cod Open benefits the Guy Tedesco Scholarship within the Ouimet Fund and is for Ouimet Scholars from the ‘Cape. Mr. Ake is a member of Woods Hole Golf Club and is captain of the Colgate University golf team.
Ali Shrieber (l) and John MacKinnon address the first class of the 2009 Ouimet Dale Carnegie program. Ms. Shreiber is the instructor for a group of 25 Ouimet Scholars enrolled in the special program while Mr. MacKinnon, president of Performance Management Associates, is starting his seventh year of contributing the eight week program to Ouimet Scholars.
2009 Charles and Janice Fox Endowed Scholarship Winner Christopher Gibson (middle) poses for a picture with his parents Karen and Philip Gibson (right) and Charles and Janice Fox (left). The photo was taken in the Ouimet Room at Golf House in Norton, MA at the 2009 Ouimet Fund Endowed Scholarship Reception.
Ouimet Scholars/Alumni Join Facebook
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Alumni Committee has created a group on the social networking site Facebook to help scholars from 1949 to 2009 and beyond connect on the web. As one of the top 5 viewed websites in the entire world, Facebook is being used as a resource by many organizations with Alumni. Never before has it been so simple to re-connect or stay connected with family, friends, and colleagues and The Fund’s Alumni are no exception.
For past and current Ouimet Scholars, being an Alumnus is an honor. It is a group made up of over 4,000 who have worked in the game of golf, and because of that have a special bond through The Fund. “So often is the case, especially in Massachusetts, where a person will apply for a job with the words Ouimet Scholar on their resume, only to find out their interviewer was also a Ouimet Scholar or is involved in some way with The Fund. It is in cases like that where the network really shines and just how much the reputation of our association means in the community,” said Jim Moriarty, Chair of the Alumni Committee. “This group will help us to connect with our fellow alumni, strengthening the association for future generations.”
The Ouimet Alumni Facebook page is a great way for Ouimet Scholars to socially or professionally link up with other Alumni. This group will also soon offer opportunities to volunteer, invitations to The Fund’s calendar of events, ways to update contact information and it now allows users to post comments, videos and pictures from recent alumni/Fund events.The group is nearly 200 members strong after invites began just before Christmas. In expanding this network, Alumni will expand the reach of The Fund’s message and Francis’ legacy.
All Alumni and current scholars are urged to get connected on Facebook and spread the word to fellow scholars. All you need to start is a valid email address. Just go to www.facebook.com and register yourself. Search for the group “Ouimet Alumni Association” and join! We hope to hear from you on Facebook!
Ouimet Fund Presents Dick Connolly 5th “Spirit of Golf” Award
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Dick Connolly (right) looks on as Tom Ridge speaks. |
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund presented its fifth “Spirit of Golf” Award to Richard F. “Dick” Connolly, a Ouimet Alumnus and long-time supporter. The award was presented at a gala dinner at the Boston Marriott Copley Place on November 10. Mr. Connolly is a resident of Concord and a Sr. Vice President at Morgan Stanley. He is a member of Concord Country Club, Weston Golf Club and The Kittansett Club. Read full story.
Belmont Country Club Caddie Alumni Day
Ouimet Director Steve Demirjian (l) Belmont Country Club Ouimet Chair Milt Yanofsky ( C), and Ouimet Scholarship Committee Member Bill Twomey ( R) are shown addressing the 5th Belmont Country Club Caddie Alumni Day participants. Read full story.
Ouimet Fund Elects New President and Officers, Adds Directors
Richard J. Barrett of Charles River Country Club and Westwood, MA was elected as the 27th President of the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund at The Fund’s 60th Annual Meeting at Charles River Country Club on October 27, 2008. Read full story.
Ouimet Fund Announces 2008 Award for Ouimet Chairmen; Worcester's Mike Grilli is Recipient
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The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund announced that it has awarded its 8th Annual award to honor outstanding service as a “Ouimet Chairman” at supporting clubs. The award was announced and a plaque presented at The Fund’s 60th Annual Meeting at Charles River Country Club on October 27. Mike Grilli of Worcester Country Club is the 2008 recipient.
Ouimet Fund Announces Jim Gaquin as 6th "Honorary Alumnus" Recipient
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| Jim Gaquin (L) receives plaque indicative of Honorary Alumni Award from Ouimet President Richard Barrett. |
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Alumni Committee has announced it awarded its Sixth Annual “Honorary Alumnus Award” to Jim Gaquin, long time Cape Cod Open Tournament Director. The special designation honors individuals who have given outstanding service in support of the Ouimet Fund or golf, but were not Ouimet Scholars when they were in school. The award was announced and a plaque presented at The Fund’s 60th Annual Meeting at Charles River Country Club on October 27. Read full story.
Western Mass. Club Leadership Day
Crestview Country Club Director of Golf David DIRICO addresses a group of leaders of clubs from Western Massachusetts on October 23. A total of 14 clubs were represented in the event which created awareness of the Ouimet Fund’s activities and was a significant fund raiser. Mr. DIRICO, a member of the Ouimet Fund’s Club relations Committee, conceived and managed the event. Over the past ten years 124 students from Western Mass. have received over $850,000 in Ouimet Scholarships. Ouimet Alum John Shay, who was in the first class of scholars in 1949, was a special participant and 2008 Ouimet Chair of the Year Mike Grilli of Worcester addressed the group about the importance of club support.
Ouimet Society Finale at Myopia
Matt Diamond (l), recent Ouimet Scholarship University of Delaware graduate, stands with Ouimet Society president Todd Wetzel and Galean “Bud” Campbell at the Ouimet Society season finale at Myopia Hunt Club on October 20. Mr. Diamond worked for ten years at Myopia and spoke at the event’s dinner while Mr. Campbell was one of the original 13 Ouimet Scholars in 1949 and still occasionally helps out at Myopia. Mr. Campbell spoke in the morning.
A group from Pine Brook Country Club shot a 59 net to win the Donald MacMillan trophy at Myopia in a NE PGA Pro-Am event. Pictured (l-r) are Steve Faberman, Alan Weinstein, OS President Todd Wetzel, Bob Heenan and Larry Cloud. Not pictured is Pine Brook pro Keith Barber, the professional in the group.
Gallagher-Spellman Endowed Scholarship Presentation
Frank Spellman, left, and John F. Gallagher III hold plaques commemorating the establishment of the Dr. John F. Gallagher, Jr/Frank Spellman Scholarship which was created by John F. Gallagher III in honor of his uncle and late father. The plaques feature photos of Messrs. Spellman and Gallagher III taken with Gary Player at the Ouimet banquet in May. The Gallagher Spellman Scholarship is for Ouimet scholars from Dorchester. A plaque was also prepared for Claire Gallagher, the mother of John F. Gallagher III, but she could not attend. John F. Gallagher III is a Ouimet Director. The presentation was made in the Ouimet Room at the William F. Connell Golf House.
Anders Alumni Outing at TCC
John Sears addresses the Anders alumni at the 29th Annual Anders Alumni outing at The Country Club on September 30. Mr. Sears is a long-time member of the club and friend of the late Francis Ouimet and he spoke of Mr. Ouimet and the late Fred Anders, who served for over 30 years as Caddie Master at The Country Club. Looking on is Dave Cavalier, Chair of the Anders Committee.
Dr. Othon honored at Marshfield
Ouimet Alum and Board Member Dr. Leander Othon was honored at Marshfield Country Club for over 30 years of service as Ouimet Chair at that club. A special presentation was made to him on September 25. Dr. Othon was recognized as The Fund’s “Ouimet Chair of the Year” in 2002 for his many years of Ouimet service.
Les Bond/Wellesley Country Scholarship
Alex Medrano (l ) first winner of the Les Bond/Wellesley Country Club Scholarship and Les Bond hold plaques commemorating the Les Bond/Wellesley Country Club Scholarship. The plaques were presented at the 42st Igoe Memorial Charity Pro-Am at Wellesley Country Club on September 21, 2008. Mr. Bond is the long-time former golf professional at Wellesley while Mr. Medrano is a sophomore Ouimet Scholar at Suffolk University. Proceeds of the Igoe event benefit the Bond/Wellesley CC scholarship.
John D. Mineck Caddie Scholarship Announced by Ouimet Fund
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund and the John D. Mineck Foundation announced today the establishment of a John D. Mineck Caddie Scholarship in memory of the late founder of the Boston Golf Club. The announcement was made at the Second Annual John D. Mineck Foundation Invitational at Boston Golf Club.
The John D. Mineck Caddie Scholarship will be a permanently endowed Ouimet Fund award which will be restricted to caddies from the Boston Golf Club. Read full story.
2nd Annual Kenerson Cup
2nd Annual Kenerson Cup was held at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, MA on Thursday September 11, 2008. Proceeds of the Kenerson Cup benefit the Ted Kenerson Scholarship, a permanently endowed award fro Ouimet Scholars from Brae Burn Country Club. Mr. Kenerson was a former Ouimet Fund President and long time Trustee who died in 2004. Winners of the event with a 68 were Mark Woodward and Dan Shea of Wollaston Golf Club. Pictured L-R are Dr. Robert Kenerson, brother of Ted Kenerson, Dan Shea, Jack Kenerson, son of Ted Kenerson, Linda Kenerson, widow of Ted Kenerson, Mark Woodward, and Mike Bailey, Brae Burn Director of Golf.
Golf / Special Events
Anders Tournament
Belmont Caddie Alumni Tournament
Brae Burn Caddie Alumni Tournament
Brookline Golf Club at Putterham Lowery Ouimet Tournament
Cape Cod Open
Deutsche Bank Championship
WGAM/Dolly Sullivan Tournament
Francis Ouimet Junior Championship
Hyannisport Club Memorial Scholarship Invitational
Jery Daly Father & Son Tournament
Les Bond/Wellesley Country Club Pro-Am
New England Seniors Golfers' Association
NFL Alumni Golf Classic
Red Lion Invitational