Annual Report

“Good Golfers. Better People.”

2019 Considering a Legacy Gift? Let’s hear the story of how one “In 1997, I read about the First Tee in of our founding Golf World, a golf news magazine that most pros devour each week. I had al- directors – GARY ready devoted my life to golf for over 20 REYNOLDS and years and knew very well the benefits my members (both adult and child) received his wife MIM chose by playing and being around the game. I First Tee of knew what golf brought to me and felt that I had personally practiced and taught the for a life values that my parents instilled in me legacy gift…in his as a child. I loved coaching children the chance for success. The result of that alli- magic of the game. I always emphasized ance was the expansion to the First Tee of own words. the codes of behavior within the game of CT and eventually Ted’s brilliant concept golf to all the juniors that crossed my path. of a partnership at TPC River Highlands I looked for anywhere I could get in- made the dream of an actual site a real volved. When I heard of CSGA junior clin- possibility. Several years of fundraising and ics being conducted at Goodwin Park Golf hundreds of meetings resulted in our great Course, I volunteered like other CT PGA Learning Center. Planned giving is for people pros. Through that experience, I learned Upon my retirement in 2008, I had from all walks of life and all of Ted May and Kent Scully and Mayor more time to devote to my passion to use income levels, who want to Mike’s golf program in Hartford. The fol- golf as a vehicle to improve peoples’ lives. make a difference in the world; lowing winter I made a trip to Ponte Vedra With Mim’s steadfast help, we were able who want to leave a legacy; who Beach to meet with the new director of the to hit the ground with the many organiza- want to make the world a better nascent organization called the First Tee. tions that we previously helped from afar place. For donors, planned giv- That meeting cemented my interest and with fundraising. The First Tee was cer- ing may be a way to give their passion to support all efforts to bring the tainly one of the most important places we life new meaning, to keep doing First Tee concept to greater Hartford. Ted, put our efforts. good even after death. Planned Kent and I worked on creating the First The concept of legacy giving is a very giving can play a critical role in Tee of Hartford and hired Dan Malarney, powerful tool to ensure the First Tee’s ensuring a nonprofit’s long-term PGA, as our program director. Dan did a funding needs well beyond annual appeals. financial health. A legacy gift great job finding sites, creating customers, Success in this area will affect an entire gen- can be structured over a period all working out of the back of his pick-up eration of people. It ensures our passion of time or can be deferred, and truck. We spent a couple of years trying to for kids will be felt far into the future. It it can involve a variety of assets, develop a First Tee site at Goodwin Park is a very easy process, no matter how large including cash, stock, business and when that dream failed a Hartford or small the bequest, and can have decided interests, real estate, artwork, council vote, we began a multi-year search tax advantages under present law.” tangible personal property, for partners and sites to create a home. –Gary & Mim Reynolds life insurance, retirement plan When Ted, Paul Mersereau and others assets and more. For more created the relationship with the CSGA’s information on leaving a legacy CT Golf Foundation, I felt we had a real gift, please contact Development Director, Christy Miller at [email protected].

ON THE COVER: Joshua Clark enjoying Summer Camp at First Tee of Connecticut, Cromwell, CT.

2 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 Chairman of the Board’s Message:

Dear Friends of First Tee of Connecticut, 2019 offered us an opportunity to reflect upon our history, and to think about our future as we celebrated our 20th anniversary. Several times, we thought about our humble beginnings 20 years ago with 18 kids at Goodwin Park in Hartford, and now we reach over 71,000 children across the state of Connecticut. We celebrated our anniversary throughout the year, including with a signature event at Round Hill in honor of one of our founding Board members, Everett Fisher. We assumed responsibility for Fairfield County two years ago, making us truly the First Tee of Connecticut. We’ve made significant progress increasing the number of children in our programming and increasing the awareness of the impact we have on young children. in and of itself, and also provides us a blueprint to carry over to the One major challenge we face in the coming years is identifying out- other major cities in the state. door programming sites in lower Fairfield County, so we can offer the From our humble beginnings with 18 children to 71,000 across young children who want to progress with us the same opportunity to the state in 2019, our goal has remained the same, to teach children participate. I’m confident that with all of our continued support and life skills through the game of golf. I would never in my wildest focus, we will be able to provide that opportunity in the coming years. dreams have imagined what we have achieved over the last 20 years. One of our original objectives 20 years ago was to offer the pro- With your support, I trust that the Chairman writing this letter 20 gramming and the game of golf to children who might not otherwise years from now will feel the same way. have an opportunity. In an effort to continue this focus, we created an outreach program in New Haven to enhance partnerships in the Sincerely, area. Thanks to the great efforts of Tim Swensen and Ilona Emmerth with local advocates, we made meaningful improvements in our re- cruiting and retention in inner-city New Haven in both our ongoing programming as well as new activities. This achievement is important David Dixon

The First Tee Life Skills Experience helps young people develop character by focusing on The First Tee Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy, Judgment 2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Barbara Karis Downey (SNEWGA) Patricia H. Meiser STAFF Beverly Buckner Baker Brad Faxon (Hon. Dir.) Henry T.A. Moniz Mark Moriarty, Executive Director Kenneth Baldwin, Secretary Christopher Goodwin (CCMA) Michael Moraghan (CSGA) Christy Miller, Director of Development Emeritus Director Hon. Dir. Emeritus Director Donald J. Barr, J.J. Henry ( ) David E. Polk, Ilona Emmerth, Director of Strategic Partnerships Theodore (Teddy) Bobroske Karen Hopp Glen M. Rapoport, D.M.D. Mark Murnane, Program Director Paul Bocciarelli, D.M.D. Joe LaCava (Hon. Dir.) Gary M. Reynolds, Emeritus Director Tim Bunt David M. Ladd, Emeritus Director Marshall S. Ruben Coleman Davis, Director of Instruction Coach Jim Calhoun (Hon. Dir.) Mercedese (Ellie) Large Mim Schreck (CWGA) Tim Swensen, Partnerships Coordinator Jeff Calhoun David P. Marks C.F.A. Scott Seymour Taylor Januario, Assistant Program Director Elizabeth (Liz) Caron (Hon. Dir.) Donny Marshall (Hon. Dir.) Lauren Stephens Marie Bernatchez, Administrative Associate Jeffrey L. Cohen, M.D. Ian Marshall (CTPGA) Thomas (Tom) E. Vacheron Javier Colon (Hon. Dir.) Daniel Martinez (Hon. Dir.)/Alumni Craig Watchmaker Alicia (Lisa) B. Davenport Edwin H. May III, Chairman Emeritus Marc Weston (CGCS) David Dixon, Chairman Manu Mazumdar Lorenzo (Skip) B. Wyatt, Treasurer

First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 3 2019 Our Front 9

EMERGING BRIAN FERNEY COACH PROFILE: First JESSE DUFF PARTNER: Vice-President of Tee Coach at the Alling Memorial Sales and Marketing at Comcast Golf Course in New Haven, Jesse Cable – Western New England Duff started his First Tee coaching Region, Brian Ferney volunteered career down in Charleston, SC with for the First Tee of Connecticut in former First Tee of Connecticut As- its early stages back when he was an sistant Program Director, Meghan Assistant Golf Pro at Wethersfield Taylor at First Tee of Charleston. It “I love seeing Country Club. Ferney said, “Once “Stay connected to was our good fortune that Duff, an them grow as I got out of the golf business, I still the game!” active-duty member of the Mili- golfers and people.” wanted to stay connected to the tary, moved to Connecticut with game, and more specifically on teaching the principles of golf to kids, the Coast Guard and wanted to continue his coaching with us! Duff and nobody does that better than the First Tee!” According to Ferney, explained, “I love interacting with the kids and seeing them grow XFINITY believes in supporting the communities it serves, with an as golfers and people. I like that the focus is more on making better emphasis on Digital Adoption, Digital Literacy and Kids, and the people with a secondary goal to make them better technical golfers. In First Tee lands right in that sweet spot. XFINITY’s support of First the time that I have been involved it has been amazing to see some of Tee of Connecticut is not by accident in that they prioritize support- the transformations: shy kids becoming very outgoing, some young- ing a charity where most of the funds and attention go right to the sters new to golf advancing to becoming talented members/mentors kids that are gaining advantages. “The focus on the 9 core values on their high school teams, and even some being accepted into college - golf is an amazing game, but what you learn from it, and what you PGM programs. I have also made lifelong friendships and professional take into the other stages of your life lasts forever,” Ferney explained. connections with other coaches, Chapter leadership, and participants “Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsi- and their families.” The First Tee has given Duff a plan on what he bility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment are principles that have will do when he retires from the military; you’ll be seeing him on the helped me, and create an amazing personal compass.” links coaching golf with the First Tee!

ADVISORY MARTIN ANDERSON TEACHER PROFILE: MELISSA ROSA COMMITTEE MEMBER: Melissa Rosa, Physical Education Martin Anderson, Senior Vice Teacher at Mauro-Sheridan In- President of Commercial Banking terdistrict Magnet School in New at Webster Bank served on our Haven was introduced to the First “special” 20th Anniversary Golf Tee In-School program about ten Committee for First Tee of years ago when she first became a Connecticut’s 20th Anniversary PE teacher at her school. Rosa was “Thanks for “So exciting to see Charity Classic at the Round Hill very excited about the program be- teaching valuable students playing with Club. In that role, Anderson played life lessons.” cause she didn’t have anything like honesty.” a large part in ensuring the event this when she was growing up in the was a success via spreading the word in his circle of influence and area. “It is so exciting to see my students from K to Grade 8 engaged sharing his valuable insight on the details of the day that helped make and building their skills each year. First Tee Coach George Claffey has the day enjoyable for all in attendance. Webster Bank made the program so enjoyable for my students and he has established (both Commercial and Private) has been an ardent supporter of such a great rapport with them.” Rosa said that her favorite thing First Tee of Connecticut for over 16 years via their participation about teaching her kids the First Tee program is that she enjoys when and financial support of nearly $175,000. First Tee of Connecticut Coach George adds in the First Tee’s Core Values, especially “Hones- looks forward to having Webster Bank and Anderson involved ty.” “We are able to incorporate “playing with honesty” into many of for years to come. Anderson said, “The First Tee is a wonderful our lessons because of what Coach George has instilled in them.When organization that teaches etiquette and valuable life lessons along I review what Coach George has taught them about playing honestly with the game of golf to youth of all ages.” in the game of golf, a light bulb goes off and they are able to make the connection in other games, or aspects of their life.”

Coach Brandon Funari instructing class at Alling Memorial Golf Course in New Haven, CT.

4 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 PARTICIPANT: Thirteen-year-old Selam Olson, who is a participant of First Tee at our Alling SELAM OLSON Memorial and Yale locations has been taking classes for five and a half years. Olson explained, “First Tee hosted a clinic at my summer camp, and I went and gave it a try and I loved it!” About a year later, Olson decided she’d try another sport and remembered First Tee and tried a few classes and loved them, too. Olson said, “The things I like most about First Tee are the cool special opportunities, great coaches and core values because you’re not just learning golf, you’re learning life.” Olson has had the opportunity to participate in girls golf events in Cromwell and at Yale, an Eversource golf event during Travelers Champi- onship week, and she played in a tournament with coaches at Keney Park in Hartford. Olson enthusias- “You are not just learning tically described, “Because I’m involved in girls golf through First Tee, I was able to apply for a contest to golf, you are go to an LPGA event in Florida - I won and got to walk inside the ropes at a tournament. You never know learning life.” where First Tee will take you!”

NEW BOARD KAREN HOPP ALUMNI: Christie Williams CHRISTIE WILLIAMS MEMBER: Co-founder and was first introduced to First Tee Partner at Bazini Hopp, Tech PR of Connecticut in 2009 when she Agency, Karen Hopp joined the was 12 years old and began taking First Tee of CT Board of Directors weekly lessons which lead her all the in April of 2019. Hopp had been way to the ACE level. At the age familiar with First Tee for many of 15 she began assistant coach- years at level and “Instilling life ing and has been doing that ever “I have enjoyed lifelong loved its mission but was not aware lessons & building since. Williams said, “Through friendships ... all over of its local and regional chapters character.” First Tee I have been on 2 different the country.” until a friend recommended that Life Skills and Leadership Acade- she join the committee for the Taste of the Tee in 2016. In 2018, my trips. What I have enjoyed the most with First Tee has been the Hopp elevated her involvement by becoming Co-Chair of the Taste lifelong friendships I have made with not only people from First Tee of the Tee at Fairview Country Club. Hopp explained that what she CT but also people from the different chapters all over the country.” enjoys most is “the people.” Hopp said, “Whether they are coaches, Williams’ favorite thing about coaching has been teaching kids the volunteers, donors, board members or the young athletes, everyone life skills and life lessons. “Not only do we teach kids how to be involved in the First Tee is working to better themselves and the world better golfers, but we also help these kids become good people and around them. I love that we introduce a sport to those who might good friends,” Williams said. Williams attributed the First Tee with otherwise not have access to it while instilling life lessons and building helping her realize that she wanted to work in the golf industry when character. You never know what activity is going to light a spark in a she graduated college. “Now that I am out of college I moved down child that becomes a lifelong passion. Golf is incredibly special in that to Ponte Vedra, FL and am working in merchandising with the PGA it can open up a world of opportunity and experiences. It’s a won- Tour and TPC Sawgrass.” derful feeling to know that First Tee programming has the ability to VOLUNTEER: Ryan Bucci- RYAN BUCCIFERRO change the trajectory of someone’s life for the better.” ferro was introduced to First Tee of FACILITY OPERATOR: PETER SEAMAN Connecticut in the spring of 2012 Peter Seaman, PGA Golf Profes- by his mother when he was only 9 sional at Keney Park Golf Course years old. Bucciferro said, “Before since it reopened in 2016 has been my first class even started, I begged affiliated with First Tee of Connecti- my mom to get me golf clubs. I cut since 2012. Seaman started off knew that I was going to love it. I “I knew I was with First Tee of Connecticut by was right, I did! I have been with going to love it. working three winters for First Tee, “I love the staff, the First Tee ever since going up I was right, i did!” delivering In-School programming and the mission of through all the ranks and then even- in the Waterbury Public Schools. First Tee!” tually becoming a volunteer coach.” Bucciferro coaches at Prospect Since then he has continued to and East Mountain. “The thing I enjoy most about my association support First Tee by hosting programming at Keney Park Golf Course with the First Tee is that I am able to share my passion for golf with and fundraising with the Player’s Club at Keney Park Golf Course. other young people.” He continued, “The nine core values have had When asked what he enjoys most about his involvement with First a tremendous impact on my life and the way I approach challeng- Tee, Seaman answered, “The Staff! I also love the mission, the goals es. The most impactful for me have been perseverance, confidence, and junior golf.” Seaman said that First Tee’s ability to grow the game and integrity.” Bucciferro credits First Tee with helping him find his of golf and bring golf to demographics that generally are not exposed passion. He hopes to go on to college, earn a degree in Golf Manage- to this great game is incredible. Seaman explains, “It’s an uphill ment and become a PGA teaching professional. “I am forever grateful battle, with a low success rate, but the First Tee continues to grow for the opportunities the First Tee of Connecticut has given me,” despite all the obstacles. I am very proud of my support for the First Bucciferro said. Tee of CT. The First Tee has been an integral part of my life as a golf professional. I wish continued success and I will always help out the First Tee in any way that I can.” First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 5 2019 Program Wrap-Up In-School programming field trip at CCSU with Holmes Elementary School, Spring 2019 was another New Britain. season of cold and rainy conditions, challenging our First Tee participants, coaches and facilities operators, but we were rewarded with beautiful summer and fall seasons to enjoy golf and life skills experiences.

n We once again hosted our spring Parent Child event at Lyman rekindling and making new First Tee friendships. Kudos to Lilly! Orchards Apple Nine, and our Parent Child at Fairchild Wheeler n Thank you to the facilities operators and their staff who welcome continues to be a fall favorite for our Fairfield County families. First Tee of Connecticut’s coaches and participants to their golf n A sold-out Summer camp here on The Learning Links is always a courses or driving ranges for weekly programs! You provide the highlight of July and August. Our Camp Director, Erin (a bilingual classroom where our learning takes place and for that we are thankful. 3rd grade teacher during the school year), emphasizes yoga in our warmups and introduces new games to our campers. Every Friday afternoon, we host our partic- ipants’ families so the children can share what they learned all week (on the putting green, practice facility, the course and the classroom!). n The summer and fall seasons were highlighted by multiple individual achievements and team events. PJ Cavaliere was selected and participated in the Perfect Sense Unified Challenge in Washington DC, with a se- lect number of other First Tee participants from across the country. PJ played two rounds in a team format with a wounded veteran and Special Olympic golfer. First Tee & CT Latinas Golf Team Partner up with local Girl Scout Troop at Environmental It was a great opportunity to interact with these select Sciences Magnet School in Hartford. athletes! PJ also followed in his older brother’s footsteps by achieving the highest skill level within First Tee, Alling Memorial, New Haven ACE certification. n In July, Coach Mark Murnane accompanied 4 of Course at Yale, New Haven our teen participants (2 girls and 2 boys) to the 2019 East Mountain, Waterbury First Tee Philly Invitational. The participants experi- Ellington Ridge, Ellington enced two days of golf, team building exercises and fun Elmridge, Pawcatuck activities with fellow First Tee participants from around Fairchild Wheeler, Bridgeport the Northeast. The highlights included rooming with a Fairways, Branford new friend on the Villanova University campus (testing Goodwin Park, Hartford those life skills!) for two days, and touring the Philadel- Highland Greens, Prospect phia Eagles practice facility in South Philadelphia. Keney Park, Hartford n In late September, Lilly Moreau, a long-time partici- Facility Listing Klein’s, Madison pant, current assistant coach and Camp Counselor, was Miner Hills, Middletown selected as one of 77 teens for one of our organization’s Prospect Golf, Prospect highest honors: a spot in the Pure Insurance Champi- onship at Pebble Beach. Lilly spent the week playing in Richter Park, Danbury Lilly Moreau with PGA TOUR Champions Roseland, Woodstock the pro-am with PGA TOUR Champions professional professional David McKenzie, at PURE David McKenzie, interacting with business leaders and Insurance Championship. Stanley, New Britain Twin Lakes, Branford 6 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 2019 Program Partners • Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich • Boys & Girls Club of Hartford • Boys & Girls Club of New Haven • Brass City Charter School • Bridgeport Public Schools • Brownstone Intermediate School • Cardinal Shehan Center • Channel 3 Kids Camp • Consolidated School of New Britain • Cromwell Public Schools • East Hartford Public Schools • Grace Academy - Hartford • Hartford’s Camp Courant • Hartford Police Athletic League • Hartford Public Schools • Horizons o Ethel Walker School o Greens Farms Academy Girls just want to play golf – making friendships while having fun during programming with o Sacred Heart University New Haven Parks and Recreation at Yale. • Indian Valley YMCA • Irving Lane Middle School Coach George Claffey leads In-School programming at Ross • McGivney Community Center Woodward Interdistrict Magnet School. • Middletown Public Schools • New Britain Police Athletic League • New Haven Parks & Recreation • New Haven Public Schools • Newtown Public Schools • Norwalk Public Schools • Regional School District 13 • Stamford Public Schools • St. Martin de Porres Academy • Waterbury Police Athletic League • Waterbury Public Schools • Waterside School • Yale African American Affinity Association Next on The Tee for Programs

l As we move into 2020, we look forward to a new partnership with Golf Lounge 18, a virtual golf facility in Fairfield and New Haven county. They will be hosting two Open Houses for us this spring.

l We are excited to host two training seminars in Cromwell for 2020: In May, we will host our local training (a new concept, to be run by a colleague from the Philadelphia chapter) for our Level I coaches and in September, we will host national training for Coach Trainers.

l On the programming front, we look forward to hosting several different partner groups in late July for field trip days. Coach Coleman Davis works with a young student on his swing at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Bridgeport, CT. This will be a great opportunity for youngsters to experience our Learning Links facility; it will be the first time on the golf course for many of these children!

First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 7

2019 Events Wrap-Up

In 2018 Americans gave $427.7 billion to charity! 77% of the total was made by individuals, 18% by foun- dations and 5% by corporations per Giving USA Report. Fundraising is a big business and crucial to the survival of nonprofits like First Tee of Connecticut and many others! Just like it’s good to be diversified in your portfolio, we try to be very conscientious in raising funds from a variety of sources. Events play a role in connecting givers to causes and continue to be our largest revenue source and there are several reasons behind that (Eventbrite study results): l 80% of Americans believe it’s essential for people to come together in person to promote positive change. l 71% of Americans agree that attending live events make them feel more connected to other people, the com- munity, and the world. l 70% of Americans agree that attending a live event has been more successful at expanding their perspective than just reading about a topic online. In 2019, First Tee of Connecticut events generated 26% of our overall revenue. The success of our events is due to several factors including our fantastic event committees who help with everything from planning to spread- ing the word, our dedicated sponsors and individual participants who come out and support the event and our amazing volunteers who help us execute events that get to the heart of what First Tee of Connecticut is all about.

Hazardous Lies with LaCava and Wingo at First Tee of Connecticut January 10: We kicked off our 20th Anniversary year with a different and exciting event which featured Woods’ Hall of Fame Caddie and First Tee of Connecticut Honorary Board member Joe LaCava with co-host of ESPN’s , SportsCenter and NFL Live – . The night included food provided by Carbone’s Ristorante and beverages provided by Five Churches Brewing. Winner of NBC’s Inaugural Season of “The Voice” and also an Honorary Board member - Javier Colon warmed up the crowd with his amazing voice and guitar skills. Then Trey and Joe took the stage and shared behind the scenes stories about the PGA Tour, which kept our guests on the edge of their seats! By all accounts a great night was had by all in attendance.

Top left: Taste of the Tee Co-Chairs, Chuck & Dawn Deluca with Charlene & Michael Bego. Top right: Jim Berger, Chris Day, Mike Kennedy, Jon Ryckman, Eric Hopp and Mark Getachew supporting First Tee of Connecticut’s 20th Anniversary event at the Round Hill Club. Bottom left: Joe LaCava, Beverly Buckner Baker and Javier Colon at Hazardous Lies at First Tee of Connecticut in Cromwell.

8 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 First Tee Charity Classic at TPC River First Tee Charity Classic at The Highlands Presented by Eversource Country Club of Waterbury June 10th: This event, considered the Kick-Off for the Travelers August 26th: Our final golf event of the season did not disappoint! Championship, is always extra special because it’s right next door to our Fifty-two supporters joined us on this stellar day at the recently renovated building, so it feels like our home court! As an added bonus, we had the Country Club of Waterbury. We had several First Tee Alumni and cur- opportunity to be one of the very first groups to use the beautiful new rent participants speak at the post golf program and talk about what their clubhouse at TPC River Highlands which was special for all our guests in favorite core value is and why! Hearing from our alumni and current attendance. We had a sell-out field of 25 fivesomes made up by sponsor participants is always a highlight of our tournaments, because no one can groups paired with local celebrities. Led by our Presenting Sponsor – better articulate how the First Tee of Connecticut impacts young people Eversource, this event netted $72,000. Since 2003, this Central Con- than the young people themselves! Over the past 16 years this event has necticut golf event has raised over $972,000 to support programming in raised more than $817,000 to support programming in the Greater New this region of the state. Haven and Waterbury regions.

Taste of the Tee at The Country Club of Darien October 3rd: We hosted our 5th Taste of the Tee at Country Club of Darien which benefitted our youth programs throughout Fairfield County. This event featured local club and restaurant chefs as well as several local spirit and dessert vendors for an evening of sipping and savoring. Sirius radio’s Michael Breed and long-time PGA Tour caddie Joe LaCava entertained the audience with stories of their unique experiences inside the ropes. First Tee of Connecticut rising star, Selam Olson gave a heartfelt speech on why the First Tee is so PwC First Tee Charity Classic at special to her. With the help of Country Club of Fairfield our amazing event commit- June 24th: Although the weather did not cooperate for our originally tee, led by co-chairs Char- scheduled May 6th date, we ended up with a perfect day on our June lene and Michael Bego 24th make-up date! This event netted $53,000 to support programming and Chuck and Dawn in Fairfield County. The success of this tournament would not be pos- Deluca, this event raised sible without our Title Sponsor – PwC. First Tee of Connecticut Board $50,000. member Craig Watchmaker along with PwC have supported this event for eight consecutive years. NEXT ON THE TEE First Tee of Connecticut’s 20th We are hosting several exciting events in 2020! Here is Anniversary Charity Classic in a snapshot of what’s next on the tee. If you have any interest in participating in any of these events, please Honor of Everett Fisher at visit our website: www.thefirstteeconnecticut.org or the Round Hill Club contact our Director of Development, Christy Miller July 22nd: This was an extra-special event as old and new friends at 860-316-2513 gathered to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of First Tee of Connecticut and honor the late Everett Fisher who was a Board Member and officer l Parent Child Open at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in of First Tee of Connecticut from its inception until his death in 1995. Fairfield, CT on Sunday, September 20, 2020 Although storms cut short the golf portion of the event, that didn’t stop l First Tee Charity Classic at Race Brook Country Club in the special feeling of the day and the reason we were all there supporting Orange, CT on Monday, October 5, 2020 the First Tee of Connecticut. The post golf program comprised several l First Tee Celebrity Charity Classic presented by Eversource guest speakers including a visit from Jen Weiler, Senior Vice President, “Kick-Off to The ” at TPC River Network Relations from First Tee Headquarters, David Dixon, Chairman Highlands in Cromwell, CT, date TBD of the Board of Directors of the First Tee of Connecticut and Neel Sikka, l Parent Child Open at Lyman Orchards Apple Nine, First Tee of Connecticut Alumnus and current Lehigh University student. Middlefield, CT, Fall 2020 This event netted $58,000 due to the generosity and commitment of l PwC Charity Classic at Country Club of Fairfield, everyone involved! Fairfield, CT, Fall 2020

Top left: Webster Bank Fivesome at First Tee Charity Classic at TPC River Highlands, l The Taste of the Tee at Burning Tree Country Club, from L to R: Ed Wilson, Dan Montanaro, Scott Burrell, Peter Gabriel and Bill Wilson. Greenwich, CT, Fall 2020 Above right: Jeff Perez and Sue Woodford with Fairview Country Club.

First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 9 The First Tee of Connecticut History Total participants served

Registered Ethnicity (Non-Caucasian Goal: 33%) Registered Gender (Female Goal: 35%) Coaches (45 coaches in total) <1% White or Caucasian 5% 4 6% Multi-Racial Make 4 5% 30% Level I <1% Asian Female 8% 4 Level II Black or African-American 70% The First Tee Coach

Hispanic or Latino 33 Coach 76% Native American or Native Alaskan

Pacific Islander

School Programs 2019 Revenue Sources

2019 Total...... 182 10%

National School Program ...... 109 6%

4% 26%

School Partnership...... 9

19% 3% In School Program....64 6% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 10% 5% Registered 2585 11% Participants

TFTCT Events...... 26% Annual Giving Campaign...... 5%

Alliance Partners...... 3% Program Fees...... 19% 2446 Grants...... 6% Travelers Championship...... 4% 2410 2400 2400 Third Party Events...... 10% Corporate Support...... 6%

Major Gifts...... 11% Unrestricted General...... 10%

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 10 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 Woodstock 71,238 20 number of youth in Hartford East Hartford First Tee of Connecticut programs 14,488 4,000

Greater Waterbury Central 13,000 Connecticut 7,000

Pawcatuck/ New London Danbury Greater 1,800 5,400 New Haven Shoreline 13,500 30 Bridgeport 4,500 Lower Fairfield Country 7,500 2019 Program Map These numbers represent our OUTREACH activities, including National School Programs, DRIVE, and In-School Instruction, as well as OUTDOOR programs which include Spring, Summer and Fall Group Lessons, Golf Squads, Summer Camps and Teams.

The First Tee of Connecticut is grateful to the many individuals, foundations, corporations, 2019 golf course staff, and alliance partners for providing chapter support during 2019. Annual Donors We also appreciate the many in-kind donations we received throughout the year. Thanks to this incredible support and promotion, we were able to introduce the Life Skills Experience to over 71,000 young people in Connecticut!

Named Learning Alliance Organizations Responsibility Level Bill & Diana Gray Center Benefactors CT Association of Golf $10,000 - 19,999 Buz & Carol Kohn David & Geri Epstein Course Superintendents American Savings Foundation Dave & Billie Ladd Karl Krapek CT Club Managers Association Connecticut Section PGA David Marks & Ann Sagalyn CT Section PGA The Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Marsh & McLennan Core Value Banners CT State Golf Association Eversource Energy Service Co. Max Cares Foundation, Inc. Bessette Family CT Women’s Golf Association Richard P. Garmany Fund Ted & Debbie May DISH Restaurant Group Southern New England The Krapek Family Charitable NFL Alumni, CT Chapter Carolyn Greenspan & Women’s Golf Association Foundation Trust PURE Insurance Marshall Ruben Mary & John Rapaport Sportsmanship Mastercard Employees Outing In Honor of Christopher Harrison PGA TOUR Silvercrest Asset Management Interfaith Open Level $20,000 - 99,000 TGR Foundation Tokio Marine HCC Longobardi Family Shep & Beverly Baker USSGA Memorial Fund. Inc. United Bank Bob & Alys Morande Art & Mariko Byrne Webster Private Bank United Service Company Inc. Robinson & Cole Connecticut State Golf Association United States Golf Association Walking for Kids Foundation David & Geri Epstein Private Foundation Respect Level Tom & Lisa Vacheron Mastercard $5,000 - $9,999 VISA Official Media Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP/ Ed Budd Webster Bank, N.A. WFSB RSM US Foundation Community Foundation of XL Specialty Insurance Company Travelers Championship Greater New Britain Donna & Isaac Zion Ted Crew Family Foundation, Inc.

First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 11 Perseverance Level Marie G. Dennett Foundation, Inc. Brown & Brown of Connecticut, Inc. Daniel Toscano Downey Family Foundation Adriana Burgos Craig & Heather Watchmaker $2,500 - $4,999 John E. Drew Rob Cardini Jeff & Jane Witherwax 21st Century Tolland Fund Drew & Cohen, P.C. Janet Castricum Richard Ziegalasch Aetna Foundation R. Bradford Evans Church Home of Hartford, Inc. Bartlett Brainard Eacott Eversource Energy Service Co. The CIRCLE of Goodyear, AZ Honesty Level Bazini Hopp Fiduciary Investment Advisors Sanford Cloud, Jr. Esq Michael & DeeDee Fleitz $250 - $499 Andrew Cohen Bob & Lorraine Albanesi Charlene & Mike Bego Fleming’s Transportation, Inc. Community Foundation of Jeffrey Berenson Mario & Rhiannon Forlini Karen & Jim Alexander Jim Berger Geraldine Frankel Middlesex County, Inc. B & L Construction, Inc. Connecticut Lighting Center Scott Balkan Teddy & Regina Bobroske David & Carol Galbraith Lang & Lynn Cook Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Paul Bocciarelli Roger & Margie Gelfenbien John Gernon & Rebecca Brienza Kerry & Mike Coppola James Barickman Branford Building Supplies David Gordon Harry Corning John Berman CBRE/New York Danny Guerra Elsie Craig Marie Bernatchez Chris Cote’s Golf Shop The Hartford CWPM Shelley Biancamano CHUBB Hartford Yard Goats John & Claudia Demelis Brent & Michelle Bodick J.J. & Susan Coneys Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc. Courtney Denaro Thomas Bonarrigo Jeff & Donna Hires The Country Club of Darien Board of Pat & Maureen Dore Jim Bosek The Horton Group, LLC Peter & Jackie Dunn Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman Directors Rick Hunt Ecolab, Inc. Brescome Barton, Inc. Dave & Christine Dixon Barbara Karis Downey Nick & Sue Economopoulos Jeff Brighenti The Kenneth K. Kinsey Family Foundation Dan Earle Andrew Esocoff Ed Brockner Leah & Alain Lebec EMCOR Services New England Me- Executive Valet Parking Alex & Joanne Lloyd Brooklawn Country Club chanical Dennis & Mary Lubozynski Farrell Bakker Agency LLC Peter Brown Everest Insurance John & Tamara Lundgren William Fogg Jay & Trish Brudz G Builders LLC Ruki & Manu Mazumdar Donald & Julie Anne Fossi Dan & Patti Bumgardner Skip Gengras John McClutchy FreshPoint Connecticut Gary Byram Ron Frost Patrick Callaghan Great American Donut, Inc. Pat Meiser Karen Michaels Robert Garneau Ben & Julie Campbell Griffin Electrical Contractors, Inc. Morgan Stanley Foundation Mark & DeNora Getachew Carousel Industries NA Matt Halprin John & Debra Morrison Gillette Ridge Golf Club Carvalho & McDowell Construction, Inc. Hartford Hospital/Hartford Healthcare Marge Morrissey Glastonbury Hills Country Club Matt & Holly Cassin Eric & Karen Hopp Larry & Carle Mowell Grant Thornton Catalyst Investors HYPE Paul Farrell & Paula Cleary Oz Griebel Charlton Chatfield & Nicola Johnson Neuberger Berman Interfaith Golf Open Paul & Nancy Haddad CHEFA Catherine Nietzel The Per & Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation Stephen & Susan Chernock May, Bonee & Clark Insurance John & Sara O’Connell Higganum Congregational Church Cheshire Tool Co Scott Panza People’s United Bank David & Allison Hill Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell PC Bobbi & Barry Coller Pitch Your Peers John and Kelly Hartman Foundation George & Maureen Collins David & Rennie Polk Plan B Burger Bar (Locals 8, LLC) PLUS Foundation Junior Senior Golfing Society of Connecticut Comcast Business Robinson + Cole, LLP Janet Porriello Jim Kaat Skip Conn Marshall Ruben & Carolyn Greenspan Premier Limousine/ Thomas Keller Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC Shepard Steel Co., Inc. SD Transportation Services Jon Kerr Jack & Julie Corroon Van Dillen Partners Charitable Fund The Proprietors of the Andrew & Amy Kvaal William Cremins John & Marcie Walsh Springfield Cemetery Roland & Marilyn LaBonte Lois Dailey Robbie & Lisa Pyne Frank & Pat Longobardi Eric & Pat Daniels Bill & Marianne Watson Dario & Peggy Quiros Phillip & Joyce Mahoney Chuck & Dawn Deluca Whitehawk Construction Services, Inc. Mike & Elizabeth Reilly Manafort Brothers, Inc Greg DeMichel Resources Management Corp. Judgment Level Tom & Laurie McGrath Tim & Debbie Donahue Gary & Mim Reynolds Brian & Cindy Meehl Jay & Susan Dorenbosch Jennifer Romano $1,000 - $2,499 Holly & Henry Moniz Duralite, Inc. Charlie Rose A.C. Israel Foundation, Inc. Tom Mullaney Andrew Earls Salute, LLC Martin Anderson Gregory Neuwirth David O. Elliott Aqua Turf Club Irene & Ed Shaw Matthew Mineaux Nigro Mickey Elliott Ken & Kathleen Baldwin SNEWGA Board of Directors Thomas O’Connor Joanne Bauer Mike Tedone Eversource Energy Foundation, Inc. The Bauman Family Foundation, Inc. Lida Tingley Ron Papa Falvey Linen Supply Travelers Community Connections Randy & Rick Parks Michael Fay Rick Berry USA Hauling & Recycling, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP/California Stephanie & Michael Ferdman John M. Biancamano Memorial Fund Waypoint Residential Glen Rapoport Peter Fisher Boyd Watterson Asset Mgmt Michael Wilder RCCGT Foundation Barbara Flynn Tim & Diana Bunt The Harold L. Wyman Foundation Mike Reilly Donna Forshaw Chris & Kim Byrd Jerry Renzoni Michael Gabor DMD Bob Castrigano Integrity Level Rogo Distributors Robert Garthwait Jr. CBIA Service Corporation $500 - $999 ROTHA Contracting Company, Inc. John Godek CBRE, Inc./Stamford Michael Anstett Bill & Erin Russell Ann Goodbody CDA Roofing & Siding Contractors,llc John Barker Jean Sennett Ramsey Goodrich George & Kristine Claffey Bob & Donna Batch Joseph & Carrie Sindelar Jim & Bailey Haas Brian Clark Bill Begina Sine Die Cup 2019 Kevin & Donna Hall Jeff Cohen Family Fund Bob & Suzette Bernatchez James & Katie Stewart Alicia Hammarskjold Comprehensive Dental Care Andy F. Bessette & Cheryl Noel-Bessette Matthew Swanson Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc. Ann & Thomas Harris (Nutmeg State Games) Blue State Coffee Sysco Corporation Mitch & Lee-Ann Harris Connecticut Women’s Golf Association Boccaccio Family Trust Bob & Jane Taylor Mickey Hawkes CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce Phil & Valerie Bonee Dana Taylor & Carolyn Simmelink Health Complex Medical Joe Cugine Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. Michael Tobin Bob & Pam Hickey 12 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 Kevin Hite John Vaske Kevin & Chrystine Cody Steve Green Thomas Lane Len Horvath Bob & Beth Von Dohlen George Coleman Kevin Greene Elizabeth Lange Brian Innes Michael Watts Will & Debbie Colwell Jim & Paula Greenfield Christen Lanosa Bob & Susan Izard Ted & Brooke Whittemore Michael Connors Eric Greenhill Mary Laughlin Mike Jackson Brad Worthington Adrienne Conzelman Robert & Jean Griffith Rick Lawson Joey’s Restaurant Group The Wright Companies Inc. Vito Costantiello Carlo Guerrera Lisa LeBlanc Ian & Elizabeth John Thomas & Patricia Yandow Gerald Costello Barney & Julia Hallingby Jim, Tricia & Cameron Ledford Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. Earle Cote Roger & Ann Hanlon Roger & Florence Liddell Dennis & Gail Kelleher Courtesy Level Frank Coulom Patti Haran Dave Lindsay Patricia Kenyon $100 - $249 Tim & Sallie Craig Dan Hardcastle Fritz & Lee Link Dan & Jeanne Kleinman 2009 CT Junior Huskies Hockey Mary Crary John Hardiman Jane & Frank Lionelli Juliane Kowalski Team Creative Office Interiors Janice Harmeier Peter Lisi George LaCapra Anthony Ackels Carolyn & Don Creed Harper & Whitfield Tong & Rita Liu Judy Donahue Lafranchi Richard & Lori Allen Tom Curran Gordon Harris Jeff & Robbin Livingston Ellie Large Pam Allen Abby Cushman Mary Harris & Marc Goldberg Bob & Deb Loomis Walter Leckowicz DMD Eric Anderson James D’Angelo Scott & Kathleen Harris Richard Lord John & Julie Livingstone Lynee Anderson Lisa Davenport Richard & Bonnie Harty Peggy Lorence Christopher & Jamie Lombardy Chuck & Linda Andrew Eleanor Davidson Chris Heaney Loren & Jeff Luddy Dan & Pat Malarney Frank Anselmo Tyler & Paige Davis Richard & Linda Hedden Beth & James Lurate Sharyn Maldonado Dean Atkinson Dave DeBassio Jodie & Richard Heimgartner Chris & Heather Luth Marcum LLP Betsy Auray McKenzie & Jen DeJoseph Susan Hermanson Chris Lyons The John G. Martin Foundation Mary Barlow Richard DellaRusso Al & Kathy Herzog Justin Maccarone Jackson Marvel Judy Barrett Rob DeLuca Linda Ho & Kathleen Sweeney Patrick Mahon Mastro Investments David Barrington Reed Deluca Tom Hoang & Huong Do Gary & Donna-Jo Malbin Tina & David McCary Eugene & Kimberly Becker The Dembek Family Bill & Anne Holm John & Jackie Mandyck Lawrence McHugh Dave & Denise Benoit James & Mary Devine Robert & Donna Howe Fran Marrello Patrick McNally Tyler Benson Howie Dickenman Dan & Blake Hubbard Ian Marshall John & Pam Meehan Roz & Wally Bernheimer Derek & Jennifer Dillon James Hurley Emily Marty Paul Mersereau Jackie Bernstein Sam Dolfi Barry Hyde Gary & Erika Matt Christy Miller Craig Berthiaume Will Downey Michael Imbrogno Max Bar Tool Co., Inc. Kimberly & Ross Molloy Chip Bevier E. Draghi & Sons LLC Farms Al & Janice Interrante Ned May Rose Murray Donald & Cindy Biancamano Barry Eaton Investors Center, Inc. Amy Mayer Brian & Kathleen Mylod Kevin Biancamano Ilona Eken Seth Jainchill Maura & Michael Mayerle Mark & Lynn Nappi Lori Biancamano Susan Ellsworth Courtney Johnson Dorothy McCarten John & Tracy Neeson MJ & Nat Binns Ilona & Mike Emmerth Brian & Denise Johnston Mike & Irene McCoy Mia & Tyler Newton David Blagys & Kathleen Pierce Enfield Fourth of July Town Cele- Cheryl Johnston Joe McDonald Randi Nielsen Elizabeth Bobroske bration Elise Kandrac Gregg & Kathleen McGowan David & Janet Offensend Gail & Gerald Boisvert Paul & Michelle Fagan George Karfiol Mark McGrath Orange Hills Country Club Nicholas Bokron John Fay Dorothy & Mel Kawakami Chris McKiernan Debra Palmer & Jeffrey Plocharczyk Peter Borkoski Federated Mutual Insurance Co Rebecca Keim Ashley Meganck Jay & Jill Pankosky Jordan Boss Anita Ferrante Andrew Kellogg Tim & Kristin Mendola The Panza Wheway Group at David & Denise Bourret Pat Ferris Fletch & Charlotte Kelly Annie & Jerry Messina Morgan Stanley Jim & Beverly Boyle Virginia Filippelli Peter & Barbara Kelly Erin Migliaro Patriot Bank James Bragg Carol Flaton & Sandra Buergi Candy & Jim Kerby Arthur Milhench Joe Pellegrino Don & Susan Brant Robert Flood Michael & Dawn Kerby The Mill Pond Company LLC Ron Perille Jeffrey Bravin Chet & Beverly Forman Peter Kessen Brian Millman Christian Perry Ed & Joanne Brazalovich Diane & John Foster Kimball, Paris & Gugliotti, P.C. Marisa Montinieri William A. Petit Jr. Sean Brennan Kevin Foster John King Bob Mooney Al & Katherine Petitpas John & Jane Brett Joe Fowler Tracy King Mark & Kim Moriarty Chris Piccaro Billy & Sue Brew Barry & Deb Frank Treacy Kirkpatrick Mark & Carol Moriarty Power Unlimited, Inc. Rosemary Brooke Gerry Freedman & Kristin King Steve & Dori Klemenz Michael Motta Mark & Diane Powers Lawrence Brown Will Friday Nathaniel Kluttz Paul Mozzicato Prudential Financial Inc. Michael & Irene Brugg Rob & Charlotte Friedland The Koch Ellis Fund Adam & Kristen Mucinskas Ramy Brook LLC Anne & Paul Buczak Mark Fries & Nancy Taylor Nancy Kotchko Jay Mullarkey Peter & Michelle Roth James Busterud Jeannette Frigon Cathleen Kowalski Joe & Mary Mullarkey Robert Russo Bob Butkus Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center Peter Krzyzek NerdWallet RXinnovate Consulting LLC Marla & John Byrnes Deb Galasso & Jeff Scheckwitz Ladd Capital Management LLC Nicola, Yester and Company, PC John Scelza John & Sharyn Cannon Jerry Garavel Lam Partners, Inc. Jo-Ann Norris Edward Several Capital City Rifle & Pistol Club Grant & Julie Gatzen John Shea Corey Carangelo Andrew Giannettino Shoreline Ladies Golf League Rick & Pat Carbray Kyle & Kara Gibbons With special appreciation for John Slusarski Skip Carpenter Kenneth Gilbert J. Brian Smith David Carter Tony Giorgio the following scholarships: Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Scholarship Mike & Jody Smith Howard & Sue Carver Jennifer Girgis Shap Smith Barbara Cassin Christine Golaszewski & Joan Daniel Novarr Scholarship Howard & Ileene Sobel Mark & Lauren Cattel Lenssen David Epstein Scholarship John & Jen Stowe, Jr. Carl & Mary Cavaliere Bob & Frankie Goldfarb Donald E. Vacheron Scholarship T.M. Byxbee Company, PC CPAs Richard Cave Robert Goldman Aetna Retirees Scholarship in honor of H. Grant Thomas and Roger Lawson Teplitzky & Co. PC Alex & Linda Chapman Golf Quest of Brookfield 19 Iron Scholarship (Downey Family Foundation) Beverly Thomas Stephen Chesney Bob Golger Walking for Kids Foundation Scholarship Mark Timms Tom Chiappetta Bob & Lee Goode Travelers Golf League Eric & Karen Christensen Ed Grant William P. Lyons Scholarship Edward Tuccio Tom Clark Bill & Jean Green The Mazumdar Family Scholarship Charles & Margot Tusa Clinton Country Club David & Susan Green U.S Post Office/Greenwich, CT Dot & John Coblentz Marc & Sheryl Green First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 13 We are grateful to the families of the following for Jeff & Karyl Carlson John Garizio Charlie Carpenter Bo Garrett selecting The First Tee of Connecticut for gifts in Gloria & Phil Carter Diane Garrity their loved one’s memory in 2019: Richard & Joan Cassin Bill Garvey James Ayers Patricia J. Fossi Raymond J. Minella Chester & Benita Cebulski Heather Garvin John Biancamano Marjorie Harris John D. Mustone Lorenzo Cervantes Georgette Geotsi Bruce Bickley Celia M. Karp Tenison (Tee) Newsom Rusty & Tina Chandler The Gilbert School Michael J. DeLuca Frederick O. Kask Stan Staszowski, PGA Lisa Chirch Thomas & Sally Gillon Nathan Churchill Greg Ginnetti Richard Kaupin, PGA Raymond J. Wojna, Sr. Thomas O. Elliott Eric Clark Martin & Judith Gold John A. Frey Paul Edward Mersereau Chris & Annette Clow Richard & Randy Goldrick Susan Cohn Selma Goodman Theodore Coia Douglas Grant Avra Novarr Paul & Lucy Silvergleid Peter Young Barbara Collins Stacy Greiss The Sylvia and Leo Novarr Fund The Silvermine Womens 18 Holers Eric & Jessica Zachs Carole & Jay Colpitts Ken & Rosemary Griffin Paul Ockert Chris & Lisa Skomorowski Abigail Zandri Catherine Connor Luisa Grogan Patrick O’Connor Lisa Skrubis & family Al Zemaitis Christina Conoscenti Mark Gross David & Suzanne Oliver Sean Smedick Michael & Barbara Zimmerman Bill & Jeanne Conrad Philip & Nancy Groth Bob & Cherie Orenstein Cameron Smith & Liza Vann Neal & Eileen Conway Trent Hagale Michael O’Toole Erin Sniffen Confidence Level Richard Coons Arthur & Diana Hall Ellie Owens Eric Soderman $1- $99 Robert Coulson Denise Hall Roy Pace Fred & Jane Sorbo Anonymous Jim & Leslie Craige Lauren Harling Mary Pagnam Kirk Spitzer Renato Abastillas Norma & Arthur Crandall Claudia & Jason Hartley Tim & Jane Pagnam Hannah Steel Barbara Abbott Harden Crawford John Harvey Bob & Joan Penney Natalie Stein Thomas Acocella Fred & Vicki Daniels Margaret Harwood Matt Perley Bob Stelben Sr. Richard & Susan Agne Galan & Denise Daukas John Haverkampf M.J. Petretto Kristin Stephens Michael & Maureen Ahearn Jamie Davies Coe & Carol Hawkins Mary & Jake Piasecki John Stephenson & Deborah Patricia Allen Cathy Davis Louise Healey Wayne Pierson Boynton Wyatt Anderson Nelson De Melo Denise Hendrick Linda & James Pilch Virginia Stewart Cary & Bert Andren John DeGray Richard & Irmtraud Hermanson Ted Pisk Ronald & Davidde Strackbein Shannielle Antonelli Angela Delaney Tyler Ho Joe & Sandy Plourde Howard Straker Stuart Atha III Diane & George DePasquale Joe Hoffman Lara Poulios Darrel Strickland Anthony Avallone Denise DeRosa David & Patricia Hoffsis Bobby Powell Emma Stroop Henry & Tara Backe Janice Desi Georgiana Holloway Cathy Presutti John & Kathy Suisman Lyne Balkus-Lepone Tom Deupree Bob & Carol Holtz Matthew Probolus John Sullivan Garrett Ballinger Francis Devaney Michael Horgan Austin Provost Vic & Nancy Svenberg Martin & Hatsie Baltus Mark Deveno Rob Hoxie Paula Pruzan Anne Sweeney Devra Bane Tony & Judy DeVito Andrea Hunter Cindy Pugliese Warren Sweet Tatiana Banhon Jeffrey DiBona Taneisha Hylton Nicholas & Carol Rago David & Lisa Szewczul Marisa Baranski Dan & Judith DiFiore Laurel & Nick Iaccarino Karen & Hushang Rastkhane Tamara Tanner Sean Barrett Donald & Linda Dilauro Vicki Ihlefeld Bob & Debbie Rathbun Allyn & Linda Taylor Mike & Cabot Barry Kieran Doherty Vinnie Imbimbo Mike Reddy Bob & Carol Tedoldi Kristine Barry Lynn Dolan & Kevin Wojcik Aaron Jainchill Mike Reddy, Sr. Jeff & Katherine Thomsen Rick & Kate Beatty Peter Dolin Jr Stephanie Jarvis Brian & Tracy Rice Thurston Foods, Inc Roy & Ruth Bell Stanley Domian Steven Jenkins Richter Park Ladies Golf Club Kevin Tierney Anjanette Belmonte Ellen Donadio Kelly Johnston Thomas Riley Roger Troie Bruce & Nancy Berlet William Dougherty Susan & Lincoln Jones Douglas Rischmann Tom Trumble Joanne & Robert Biancamano Margaret Douglas-Hamilton Chloe Juthnas Jim Ristas Thomas Trutter Phil Blonski Laura Doyle Deb Kaufman Tom Ritter Susan Turley Andrew & Susan Blumenthal Joseph Drago Judy Keane Rob Roberto Paul Tuzinkiewicz Debbi Bochniak Jesse Duff Joyce Keating Susan Rocchio United Way of Central & Don & Jackie Boisvert Sherone Duncan Kyle Keelan Mark & Rebecca Rodbourn Northeastern CT Deborah Boldry Marilyn Dunlap Carol Kennedy Martin Ross Dawn & Rob Upright Andy Bologna Stacey Durand Tony Kerz James & Susan Rossillo Mark Vasington Anthony Bonelli Erin Dwyer Michael Klasfeld RR LLC dba RR Services Paul Velezis Connie Bourns Moira & Stanley Dynia Allison Knapp Susan Rubin Phil Vogel Larry Bowman & Margaret Dillon Brandon Ellison Robert & Elizabeth Kocaba Michael & Kathy Ryan Donald Wall Steven Brenske Dennis Estevez Melissa Kohn Maurenn Ryan Bill & Kathy Weigel Richard Brenske The Plona Family Lynda Cardello Kosky Mike & Jennifer Sabatino Maggie & Marc Wein Peter & Michaela Brockmann Salvatore Ferrara Saravanan Krishnan Tony & Marie Santore Marc & Wendy Weston Seamus & Shannon Brown Richard Ferrari John Krudwig Mary Sargent Scott Weston Barbara Bruce AJ Fezza Helena & Czeslaw Kula Bob & Kathy Saunders Lisa Whatmore David & Carol Brunick Darcie Finley Bob & Kathy Kulig Michael & Susan Schenker David Wheeler Rick & Ann Bucchi Dee Flanagan Brenda & Irwin Kurns Donna & Ray Schilke Matthew Wheeler Ronald Bucchi Michael Flannery Jeff Kuryluk Mim Schreck Wheeler Park Golf Club, Inc. Richard Buckley, Jr. Adam Fleisher Donald & Isabelle Kuzoian Dave Schupp White Sand Beach Association Diane Busse Tom Foley Jeffrey LaBonte Steve Schwartz George Whiteley Patricia & David Caillouette Elizabeth Formica Stephen Laccone Alexander & Mary Scott Susan Wiedmann Theodore Calabrese Jerry & Dawn Frame Ladies Auxiliary SS Norden Club Peter Seaman Thomas & Maureen Willsey Brian Camus Jamie Frank Margaret Lallier Scott Seymour Bruce & Roberta Wilson Kevin & Sue Canavan Catherine Freeman Brian Lamoureux Karen Shea Kenneth & Claudette Wilson Joe Caputa Marjorie Funk Kim Landry Mary Shea Jim Wilson Joanne Carbone Ralph Gagliardi Steve & Nancy LaPointe The Shulansky Foundation, Inc. Kathleen Woods Chris Cardany Tino & Susan Galluzzo Melinda Lauderdale Marty Sienko Stephen Yost Robert & Linda Carlson Gary & Jeanne Garfunkel Louis Lavezzoli 14 • First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 Duong Le Mark & Jen Murnane Mike & Anna Savic First Tee of Connecticut would like to thank the David LeBlanc Jen Nagel Francis Scata & Frances following individuals, organizations and businesses Diane Leja Dory Neilson Barnett-Scata Mirela Leko Michael & Martha Nesbitt Richard & Laurie Schaefer who donated products and services in 2019: Lisa Libera Diane Niarchos Al & Marie Scharf Ray Allen KIND Snacks Tom & Wendy Lincoln Beth Nori Ken & Edie Schechter Alvarium Beer Co. Kramer Portraits Brooke & Cybele Loening Dennis & Donna O’Connor Melissa Schindelar Martin Anderson Joe LaCava Marla Loftus Linette Ohanian Dennis Scinto Aux Delices Foods Lake Waramaug Country Club Lindsay & Bo Loguidice Thomas & Mary Louise O’Keefe SCNS Sports Foods Back East Brewing Company Mary Laughlin Joann Lombardo Kelly Orazietti Charles & Ellen Seaback Kay Bagwell Photography Le Penguin Walter & Phyllis Lowell Magnus Ostenberg Ted & Ellen See The Balanced Plate Lessard Lanes Brendan & Mimi Lynch Tammy Paine John Shea Baldor Specialty Foods Links Drinks John & Patti Maciag Joe Pallotti Michael & Rachael Shove David Barrington Longford’s Ice Cream Margaret MacKinnon Janice Panella-Banning Mike & Laura Simeone Black Hog Brewing Co. Cara Marcantonio Neil Mackrell Bernadette Parker Leonard Skinger Blue State Coffee Mastercard Carol & Michael Macomber John Parrish Kathleen Skinner Bonda Restaurant Ted May Mike Mahoney Christine Patterson Debra & Steven Smith Michael Breed Mohegan Sun Golf Club Dorothy Malerba Katharine & Daniel Pengue Vincent & Cherry Smith Brooklawn Country Club Henry Moniz Michael Mallozzi Gary Peterson & Georgia Griffin Anthony & Sharon Spinella Ed Budd Cory Muller Saverio Mancini Peterson Wayne Starkey Tim Bunt New Haven Country Club Ernest Marcel John Petrini & Sarah Curtis Alice Staszowski Burgers Shakes and Fries The North House Antonio Marcellino Bob Phillips David St Clair James Calhoun Old Lyme Country Club Thomas Marquez Ellen Phillips-Willcutts Michael & Lisa Stefano Bob Capazzo Photography Papa Joe’s Amy Marrotte Elliott Pollack Sterling Farms Country Club Gabe Carr-Harris The Patterson Club Roni Marshall-Hrdlicka Stephen Potter Mona Stevens Chippanee Country Club Patty Swanson Photography Carol Martin Angela Price Betty Stevens Javier Colon Pearl at Longshore Oscar & Peggy Martinez Pete & Anne Putzel Robert & Lucille St Germain Connecticut Science Center Frank Pelli John Mason James & Karin Pyskaty William & Mary Ann Stirling The Cook & The Bear Chris Piccaro Albert & Anna Massrella Matthew Rapoport Helen Stovell The Country Club of Darien QBE Shootout Mark & Susan Mathiasen Sherri Reed-Crawford Saty Sundarram The Country Club of New Canaan Clyde Reetz Kevin May Shaun & Bridget Regan Richard Suski The Country Club of Waterbury Ridgewood Country Club Ryan & Lynne Mazzeo Karen Reidy Aziz Syed Tom Curran RISE Brewing Mike & Mary Mc Guinn Wanda Reiser Jose Tamayo DiMare Pastry Shop Marshall Ruben Linda McCluskey Elaine Remley Althea Taylor Robert Duran Saltwater Farm Vineyard Charles McCobb Lynanne Revay Frank & Madalyn Tedone Fairview Country Club Sharon Country Club Sheryl McDonough Michael & Patricia Riordan Adron & Susan Thomas Fairview Farm Golf Course Silver Spring Country Club Stan & Linda McFarland John & Marilyn Rivers Lukas Thomas Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. Sipstirs Brian McGlone Jim & Amy Robinson Theresa Thompson First & Last Tavern (Glastonbury) Southington Country Club Tina McGoldrick Frank & Nancy Roche Bill Tierney Five Churches Brewing Splurge Lois McOmber Philip & Sharon Rodonski William & Sharon Tingley Fleming’s Steakhouse Springfield Country Club Dorothy Meerbach Shalene Rodriguez Louise Tolbert Foxwoods Resort Casino The Stanwich Club Robin & Thomas Meggers Matthew Romano Charles Tolhurst Frank Pepe’s Development Co. Theaterworks Gifford & Pam Miller Charles Rome Sam & Heather Tomasetti General Mills Titleist Barry & Carol Miller Orlando & Iris Romeo Rick & Mary Towers Gillette Ridge Golf Club Tito’s Handmade Vodka Chris Minar Eric & Elise Rose Mauricio Trabuco Golf Club of Avon TPC Sandy Mirable & Parker Boal David & Robyn Rosenberg Deborah Trofatter Golf Pro Delivered TPC River Highlands Karsten & Barbara Moller Mike Rosenfield Roberta Tyska GOLFTEC West Hartford TPC River’s Bend Richard & Liz Montaner Cathy Rowe Peter Tyszka & Wendy Bailey-Meyers Gouveia Vineyards TPC Southwind David & Deborah Moore Joseph Rusckowski Dorothy & William Uhelsky Allen Gray Two Roads Brewing Company Ann-Marie & David Moore Dave & Virginia Rutz Krista Vanacore Greenwich Country Club V. Carbone Hospitality LLC William Moran Dennis & Linda Ryder Charlie & Beth Varca Keith Griffin Via Trento Inc. Bob Morrissey Bill & Suzanne Sales Karen Varga Hartford Flavor Company Vineyard Vines Bob Shepardson & Deirdre Flynn Rosa Salto Heather Varni The Hartford Golf Club Roger Vogel Nancy Muench Don & Shirley Sanders John Vartelas Hartford Symphony Orchestra Waccabuc Country Club Amy & Louis Muratore Paul Sangeloty Bill & Trisha Vayda Heritage Village Country Club Walmart of Wallingford Jean Vitalis Hog River Brewing Wampanoag Country Club Kristie Wagner Hop Meadow Country Club Warner Theatre Joe & Nancy Walsh Eric Hopp Wee Burn Country Club Jennifer Ward Len Horvath Bruce Wettemann Constance Watson HYPE WFAN Radio Douglas Watson Indian Harbor Chiropractic Willow Brook Golf Club Cari Webber Innis Arden Golf Club The Windham Club Jordan & Barbara Welles J. Timothy’s Tavern Trey Wingo Dave Whittemore Jordan Paige Food Enterprises Woodway Country Club Randy & Tanya Wingate Robert Kimble Brad Worthington Zachary Wolverton Linda Woods William Woods Sr Amanda Wormald Barbara & Walter Wuchiski Laura & Bill Yandow Elena York We worked carefully to ensure the completeness and Erica Yount accuracy of these lists. We apologize for any mistakes, Jesse Zimmerman misspellings or omissions and ask that you contact our office Students at 860-882-1660 to correct any inconsistencies. Horizons New Haven. First Tee of Connecticut • Annual Report 2019 • 15 NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #1847 HARTFORD, CT

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Above: First Tee of Connecticut’s Team at 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Round Hill Club in Greenwich.

This photo: Kaden Thomas focusing on making his putt at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, Bridgeport.

Right: Ethan Murillo after his lesson at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, Bridgeport.