Rhode Island Hospitality Association Hosts Golf Classic

The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on October 2 at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown. Hospitality industry sponsors, beverage suppliers, restauranteurs and local trade members participated in the sold-out tournament. Lunch and an awards dinner with formal presentations were part of the day-long event. A portion of proceeds raised benefits the RI Hospitality Association Education Foundation. The tournament is one of the largest RIHA fundraisers each year. Wholesaler sponsors included Horizon Beverage Company, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., MS Walker and Rhode Island Distributing Company.

: Dale Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association welcomed guests at the shotgun start.

: Nichole Jorel, Manager, Workforce Development, RIHA, thanked sponsors and guests.

: Bill Pelloquin, Frank Galleshaw, Dan Jenese and Roger Greenough, all of Wright’s Farm Restaurant.

: Alan Sepe, Front Office Manager, Hilton Providence and Socrates Ramirez, General Manager, Hilton Providence.

: Adam Reed, Lou Rossi, Charles Barrett, Carl Melchar, all of Newport Restaurant Group.

: William Murphy, Attorney, Dome Consultants and Former RI Speaker of the House and Dale Venturini, President/CEO, RIHA.

: Noble Fidalgo, Director of Food and Beverage, Newport Yachting Center and Paul Sousa, General Manager, Waterman Grille, Providence.

: Beverages on display.

: Marc Sawyer, New England Regional Manager for Serralles USA showing Don Q Signature Release Single Barrel and Mike Lester, On-Premise Manager, MS Walker showing KEEL Vodka.