RIHA Hosts Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its 31st annual Golf Classic at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown on Oct. 5. Approximately 120 golfers took part in the day’s festivities, which included a silent auction, raffles and lunch on the golf course. The event was sponsored by McGrath Clambakes & Catering and Performance Food Group, with food from Drum Rock Products, Oak Hill Tavern, Superior Bakery, and Gregg’s Cookies and coffee from Downeast Coffee Roasters. Guests also enjoyed dinner served outdoors by the Quidnessett Country Club team. Additional sponsors included Beacon Mutual Insurance Co.; Falvey Linen Supply; Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns; Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island; McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.; MS Walker; Sysco; Superior Bakery; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; and Twin River Casino Hotel, among others. Hospitality industry sponsors, beverage suppliers, restaurateurs, bar managers, food service workers and trade members participated in the fundraising tournament, which benefits both RIHA and the RIHA Education Foundation.

: Al Martin, Sysco Boston; Jim Pezzullo, Sysco; Dale J. Venturini, President & CEO, RIHA; and Chuck Fraser, Sysco Boston.

: The Bloody Mary Bar sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

: Dale J. Venturini, President & CEO, RIHA and Frank LaTorra, State Manager, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

: All from McGrath Clambakes & Catering: T.R. McGrath, President; Justin Lopez; Rob Rodrigues, Executive Chef; and Jack O’Donnell.

: Diane VanPelt, Sprague Energy; Rebekka Hammond, RIHA; and Jennifer Luxmoore, Sin with grab bags sponsored by United Healthcare.

: All of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar except where indicated: T.R. McGrath, President, McGrath Clambakes & Catering; Rob Rodrigues, Executive Chef, McGrath Clambakes & Catering; Hunter Wain; Sam Spadavecchia, RIHA Volunteer; Aimee D’elia; Corrie Marshall; Amani El-Machiah; Jose David Martinez; Jack O’Donnell, McGrath Clambakes & Catering; and Justin Lopez, McGrath Clambakes & Catering.