
The Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown was the setting for the RI Hospitality Association’s 26th Annual Golf Classic on October 5, 2015. More than 140 golfers teed off to raise money for the Association. This year’s event was sponsored by Sysco Boston, Cornerstone Group, United Healthcare, Falvey Linen Supply, Sprague Energy, Performance Food Group, Twin River Casino, Christopher & Regan Insurance, McLaughlin & Moran, LAZ Parking, Subway Development Group and On-Call Restaurant Accounting.
“The day was really a huge success,” said Dale J. Venturini, President and CEO, RI Hospitality Association. “We work hard all year to pull this event off and it’s great to see so many friends coming together to show their support for our industry.”
- Dale Venturini, RI Hospitality Association President and CEO, lines up her putt.
- Joe O’Loughlin of Wells Fargo Bank (left) and Richard Beretta of Adler, Pollack and Sheehan (middle) watch Jon Sachs of Adler, Pollack and Sheehan make a putt.
- Mark Langevin, Executive Chef of Chelo’s Banquets and Catering serves up some chili.
- Paul Adams, Susan Colucci (hidden) and Larry Reall watch Jack Coppolino’s chip. All are with the Providence Marriott Hotel.
- John Richard and David Mangiantine of McLaughlin & Moran’s Elevated Spirits Division prepared tasting samples at one of the holes.
- Roger Payette, of Kay’s Restaurant, enjoys the raw bar.
- Kevin Haxton, Haxton’s Tollgate Liquor; Jason Birkett, Rhode Island Distributing; John Dacostino, Palm Bay Imports; and Tom Becker, Rhode Island Distributing.
- Mike Reppucci, Founder and President, Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., Dale Venturini, President and CEO, RI Hospitality Association and Ian Single, Brand Ambassador presented awards to tournament winners. Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. was the tournament award sponsor.