JA Golf Classic Brochure

Monday, June 7, 2021

Tumble Brook Country Club Bloomfield, CT 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Photography: Michael Benson Photography

Join us at the 2021 JA Classic and help make a difference in the lives of young people!

Tumble Brook Country Club Bloomfield, Connecticut Presenting Sponsor:

JA Classic Committee

Apparel Sponsor:

Ronald Smith, Eversource Energy Chairman Steven Bonnell, Winova PVD Jay Buth, Eversource Energy Josh Gorman, Wells Fargo Bank Lawrence Hosey, Pratt & Whitney Margaret Lawson, CPTV

Nancy Onken, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. Joseph Radziewicz, Stanley Black & Decker Lynn Rossini, Hartford HealthCare

A special thank you to Audrey Ahemetovic, Stanley Black & Decker and Antoinette Mirante, Eversource Energy

You are invited to participate in a legendary day of golf like you have never experienced before.

The JA Classic has earned a well-deserved reputation as the premier golf event in Central New England. From the moment you arrive at the beautiful Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield, Connecticut, you and your guests will see that the JA Classic is a different kind of day.

Though this year will look a little different to ensure everyone’s safety, guests will still be treated to the same top-level experience.

It begins when you pull in the driveway at Tumble Brook Country Club and are promptly welcomed by our staff. This year, rather than browsing our complimentary gift lounge upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to shop from the comfort of your own home ahead of time. Leisurely make your selections from Adidas, Taylor Made, Titleist, Vineyard Vines and others! You will then be treated to a sumptuous breakfast on the Patio. Following breakfast, test your skills at the putting contest or warm up on the driving range. Shotgun tee-off is at 10 o’clock.

Virtually bid on auction items throughout the day and enjoy on-course amenities including a cigar bar, two on-course barbecues, and beverage bars. After your day of golf, join us back on the patio for the awards ceremony and reception. If you would prefer to head home after your day of golf, the awards ceremony and reception will also be streaming live so you can join us from the comfort of your own home.

From the very first tournament twenty-three years ago, the JA Classic has been legendary for its high level of customer service, the prestigious group of golfers and the overall quality of the golfing experience. Though we’ve had to make a few adjustments due to COVID-19, our goal remains the same – providing you with a day of golf you’ll never forget!

Junior Achievement is committed to the safety of our guests, volunteers, staff, and supporters. Details may be adjusted due to ever-changing State guidelines. All guests will be notified of changes in advance of the event.

Photography: Christine Paluf Photography

All proceeds benefit Junior Achievement

Some friendly competition

Junior Achievement is the global leader in providing cutting-edge, hands-on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness education for students in grades K–12. JA empowers young people to own their economic success.

The JA Classic is a four ball, best-ball format tournament, directed by the professional golf staff of Tumble Brook Country Club. Lux Bond & Green awards are presented in low gross and low net categories.

In addition, there are longest-drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests – for both men and women.

Even amidst the pandemic, JA continued to provide quality digital programs, working closely with schools and volunteers from leading companies to continue connecting professionals and students virtually. Our focus this school year has been to remain supportive and flexible in meeting students, teachers, and volunteers where they are. We’ve even donated 15,000 pieces of critical PPE to help keep our community safe and healthy during these difficult times!

Anticipated Schedule for The Day *Schedule is subject to change in response to state guidelines for safety.

8:00 a.m. Registration Begins (Outdoor) ..................................................................................................................................

8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Putting Contest and Driving Range Open ..................................................................................................................................

9:45 a.m. Call to Carts and Welcome ..................................................................................................................................

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start ..................................................................................................................................

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. On-Course BBQ Lunch ..................................................................................................................................

4:00 p.m. Awards Reception and Silent Auction (Outdoor) ..................................................................................................................................

5:00 p.m. Depart ..................................................................................................................................

Rain date: June 15, 2021 | Additional Back-Up Date: September 13, 2021

Gift Package and Amenities This year, the gift package will be made available ahead of the tournament for guests to shop online, and will feature selections from some of the following, and more: Adidas, Taylor Made, Titleist and Vineyard Vines. You will also be treated to: • Breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception

• Cigar bar

• On-course beverage bars

• A take home parting gift

Mulligan Packages will be available for $50 which include three mulligans, ten drawing tickets, putting contest entry, and chipping contest entry. Purchase in advance online or in person that morning.

The Company You Keep The JA Classic draws a prestigious group of business and community leaders from Connecticut and beyond.

We want to thank our sponsors and participants, who in 2019 and 2020 included: 2020 Presenting Sponsor:

2020 Apparel Sponsor:

2020 Tournament Sponsor:

Sponsors and Participants

Ernst & Young

PwC

Accenture

Eversource Energy

Quinnipiac University

Accounting Resources, Inc.

Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC

Randstad Sourceright

Aegis Insurance

Fiondella, Milone, & LaSaracina

Revolution Wind

Aon Risk Solutions

Goldman Sachs

Ropes & Gray

Aquarion Water Company

Grant Thornton LLP

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC

Asplundh Construction

Graybar & Hubbell Power

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.

Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC

Charles Szilagyi

Atlantic Data Security, LLC

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.

TRC Companies

Bohan & Bradstreet Steve Bonnell Brescome Barton Budd Family Foundation Burns & McDonnell Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey Howard & Sue Carver Charter Oak Utility Constructors Clean Harbor Colliers International Cornerstone Energy Services Chris Dadlez Deloitte Environmental Systems Corporation

Infosys Limited

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center/ Trinity Health of New England

Jerob Enterprises LLC

Webster Bank

K2 Intelligence

Wells Fargo

Keegan Werlin

Edward Whittemore

Lexus Champions for Charity

Yash Technologies

Lydall, Inc. Marmon Engineered Wire & Cable Navigant NETSCOUT Olsen Construction OneDigital Pratt & Whitney Prime Materials Recovery, Inc.

Player Sponsorship

Player sponsorships range from $1,250 to $20,000 which includes player participation, gift package and name recognition. Twosome and Foursome packages range from $2,500 to $5,500 and include gift package, concierge experience and additional reception tickets.

Host Sponsorship

Be there in 2021!

If you are unable to attend, but would still like to support JA, please consider a host sponsorship. Sponsorships range from $500 to $3,000 and provide wonderful visibility for your company while supporting JA programs. Our prominent tee signs are offered at $500.

In-Kind Donation

You also may consider providing an in-kind gift for our auction.

We welcome gift certificates, vacation destination packages, golf outings and equipment, theater and sporting event tickets.

Volunteer

Please consider donating your time, or that of your employees, to help bring this tournament to life.

Numerous assignments and shifts are available and no golf experience is necessary.

For more information on how you can participate, please contact Jacqueline Lombardi, JA’s Special Events and Marketing Manager at 860-525-4510, ext. 230, or jlombardi@jaconn.org.

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Protocols Junior Achievement’s top priority is the health and well-being of our community. To ensure safety for our guests, staff, and volunteers, we will be enforcing the following guidelines and protocols at the JA Golf Classic: • • • • • •

Mask Policy: Masks are required when inside, including in the clubhouse, restrooms, and locker rooms, and recommended when outside in common areas.

Social Distancing: Please follow social distancing guidelines and always wear a mask when you are less than a 6-foot distance from other guests, staff, or volunteers.

Food and beverage Stations: All food and beverage will be served by TBCC staff wearing gloves and masks, and social distancing guidelines will remain in place when waiting to be served. All food will be presented in disposable containers.

Check-in, registration, and check-out will be held outdoors under tents, rather than inside.

Breakfast, On-Course Lunch, and the Awards Ceremony and Reception will be held outdoors under tents.

Two players per cart, masks recommended.

Complying with the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Protocols is for your safety and the safety of all guests, staff, and volunteers. We look forward to a fun day of golf!