Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
February 6th, 2025
Ouimet Chair Committee Meeting
Watch the live recording of this presentation:
https://youtu.be/YCF7HVGTD2c
Speakers
Colin McGuire
Executive Director
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
Ouimet Alumnus
Colinm@ouimet.org
Kellie Costa
Director, Development & Donor Relations
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
Kelliec@ouimet.org
John F. Dolan III
Avison Young Ouimet Director, Club
Relations Committee Chair Ouimet Alumnus jfdolan3@gmail.com
Cameron DiCarlo, PGA Manager, Events & Operations
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
Ouimet Alumnus
Camd@ouimet.org
Scott Adler Adler Blanchard & Associates LLP
Woodland Golf Club
Ouimet Executive Committee member scott.adlercpa@gmail.com
Alastair Ingram Director, Marketing & Communications
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Alastairi@ouimet.org
Jeff Murphy, PGA
Senior Director, Operations
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
Ouimet Alumnus
Jeffm@ouimet.org
• Overview • Scholarship • Bag Tag • Golf Sprint • Events • Communications • Committees
• Questions?
What Does a Club Ouimet Committee Member do?
Main point of contact between your club’s leadership, your club’s membership, and the Ouimet Fund with duties including:
• Making potential Scholars aware of the Ouimet opportunity
• Ensuring club staff is aware of the benefits of employing young people in all facets of club operations
• Making leadership/membership aware of the importance of their support
• Sharing Ouimet communications regarding fundraising activities and the resulting impact
• Keeping Ouimet staff informed on club relationship
Scholar Profile
Link to Scholarship Application Page
Who is Eligible to Become a Ouimet Scholar?
CADDIE
PRO SHOP
BAG ROOM GOLF OPERATIONS
PRACTICE AREA SUPERINTENDENT STAFF ON-COURSE FOOD & BEVERAGE
How to Become a Ouimet Scholar
Become A Ouimet Scholar
• 2+ years of service to golf at a course in Massachusetts
• Open to college students and seniors in high school
• Deadline to apply is December 1
How Awards are Determined
How Are Financial Awards Determined
• Ouimet Scholars are accepted on merit-based application and interview process
• The amount of a Scholar’s financial award is determined by personal financial need. The Ouimet Fund can analyze tuition costs, college grants, and the estimated family contribution through the submitted CSS and FAFSA forms
• Ouimet Scholarships can be renewable for up to four years
Honorable Book Award
• Honorary “Book Awards” are for Ouimet Scholars who do not display financial need for that year based on the listed criteria
• Book Awards are $750 per student and are renewable for up to four years
Bag Tag Program
First Monday of April- Bag Tags Delivered
April/May- Bag Tag Letter Distributed from OCs to Membership
Link to Bag Tag Page
Ouimet 100 Clubs
Belmont Country Club Hyannisport Club
Bay Club at Mattapoisett
Boston Golf Club
Longmeadow Country Club The Country Club
Brae Burn Country Club Marshfield Country Club The Kittansett Club
Cape Cod National Golf Club
Hill Country Club
Ridge Club
Charles River Country Club
Country Club
Country Club
Dedham Country and Polo Club
Country Club
Eastward Ho!
Country Club Wollaston Golf Club
Essex County Club
Framingham Country Club
Country Club
Country Club
Hatherly Country Club
Country Club
Additional Bag Tag Supporting Clubs
Acoaxet Club
Bass Rocks Golf Club
Bear Hill Golf Club
Bellevue Golf Club
Black Rock Country Club
Charter Oak Country Club
Cohasset Golf Club
Cummaquid Golf Club
Duxbury Yacht Club
Franklin Country Club
Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Haverhill Country Club
Indian Pond Country Club
Indian Ridge Country Club
Ipswich Country Club
Kernwood Country Club
Lexington Golf Club
Long Meadow Golf Club
Meadow Brook Golf Club
Mount Pleasant Golf Club
Myopia Hunt Club
Nashawtuc Country Club
Needham Golf Club
Norfolk Golf Club
North Andover Country Club
Old Sandwich Golf Club
Sacconnesset Golf Club
Stockbridge Golf Club
Taconic Golf Club
Tatnuck Country Club
The Captains Golf Course
The Club at New Seabury
The Golf Club at Turner Hill
The Milton-Hoosic Club
Thomson Country Club
Thorny Lea Golf Club
TPC Boston
Walpole Country Club
Wampatuck Country Club
The Weston Golf Club
White Cliffs Country Club
Whitinsville Golf Club
Wianno Club
Willowbend Country Club
Woods Hole Golf Club
Wyantenuck Country Club
Golf Sprint
June-July: Sprint page creation and promotion
• Promotional letter and poster provided to OC for distribution to membership
July-November: Golf Sprints take place
November-December: Thank you letter gets sent to OCs to send to membership
Golf Sprint raised nearly $615,000 in 2024!
Golf Sprint Participating Clubs and Corporations
Annual Banquet
The Event: The Ouimet Banquet has become an annual tradition in New England, honoring golf’s most respected individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the game. On average 25-30 clubs buy a table each year.
Benefits:
• A memorable and impactful evening for the golf community
• Distinct levels of corporate/family recognition
• Opportunity to the meet current Scholars and recipients of your investment
• VIP networking receptions with top business leaders
• Opportunities to attend exclusive Ouimet Fund golf outings and events
Annual Banquet Supporting Clubs
Black Rock Country Club
Boston Golf Club
Brae Burn Country Club
Cape Cod National Golf Club
Charles River Country Club
Concord Country Club
Dedham Country and Polo Club
Eastward Ho!
Framingham Country Club
Hyannisport Club
Marshfield Country Club
Oakley Country Club
Brook Country Club
Country Club
Country Club
Wellesley Country Club Winchester Country Club
Wollaston Golf Club
Woodland Golf Club
Woods Hole Golf Club Worcester Country Club
2025 Ouimet Annual Banquet
Annual Banquet Brochure
Individual Giving
• Sustaining Lifetime Membership: Donors support The Fund during the initial pledge period and continue to make an impact as donors throughout their lifetime.
⁻ Single membership: $12,000 paid over one to four years
⁻ Couples membership: $15,000 paid over one to four years
• Named Endowed Scholarships: A lasting way to honor a family member, friend, or organization with a named Endowed Scholarship.
⁻ $50,000 paid over one to five years
• Eddie Lowery Planned Giving: Naming the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund as a beneficiary will leave a legacy that will impact future generations of Ouimet Scholars.
Link to Giving Brochure
Ouimet Cultivation Events
• Allows us to engage with new and existing donors
• Four golf cultivation events annually
• Cultivation events are held at different locations each year
Ouimet Chair Sample Timeline
-Bag tags delivered
-Billing letter from OC to club membership
- Sprint participation/solicitation begins
- Scholar recruitment begins
-Club accounting letters sentfollow up with business office
- Legacy newsletter to club membership
-Scholar thank you letters from OCs to membership continue
-Applicant follow-Up and outstanding elements
April
May
June
July
September
Dec.–Jan.
August
- Scholar plaques begin to be delivered
- Scholarship brochures and posters delivered
- Sprints begin to take place
Nov.-Dec.
-Scholar recruitment begins for high school students
- Scholar thank you letters from OC to membership begin to be sent
- Banquet recruitment begins for both clubs and individuals
Benefits of Having a Ouimet Committee
• Lightens the burden on current Ouimet Chairs (two-four-person committee)
• Separate responsibilities:
- Having a planned-out communication schedule
- Fundraising (Bag Tag/Golf Sprint/individual donations)
- Scholar recruitment (share brochures/display Scholar plaques)
• Having a voice in different constituency groups at each club/account for changes in club demographics
• Adds continuity to changing leadership
Sample Roles & Responsibilities Breakdown
Ouimet Chair 1: Sharing Club Communication
• Coordinate with the club and Ouimet staff to ensure key communications like Bag Tag and Golf Sprint letters are shared. Serve as a point of contact for any questions about billing.
Ouimet Chair 2: Scholar Recruitment
• Help ensure all potential Scholars are informed about the opportunities. Collaborate with pro shop and grounds staff to spread the word and assist with applications. Make sure brochures and other promotional materials are around the club.
Ouimet Chair 3: Fundraising
• Focus on fundraising efforts for the Golf Sprint and help introduce The Fund to potential donors who may be interested in learning about giving opportunities.
Ongoing Communications
• Annual Meetings: Ouimet Chairs should meet with Ouimet staff and arrange visits with club leadership.
• Recruitment: Engage others to assist the Ouimet Chair in educating the membership about Ouimet programs.
• Scholarship Education: Educate potential Scholars, parents, and staff about The Fund and scholarship opportunities.
• Have locations where brochures can be displayed, such as the men’s and women’s locker rooms, the pro shop, or the bag room.
• Involvement Opportunities: Introduce individuals who may be interested in getting more involved with The Fund.
• A great example is getting Scholars to participate in the Golf Sprint, whether they play the role of a caddie or an additional player.
Caddie Support
• Brand new Caddie Manual to help clubs across the state recruit/train caddies
• Comprehensive document starting with the very basics of caddying
• Ouimet produced caddie training video
Link to "A Guide to Caddying"
• Ouimet Golf Sprint Coverage
• Photography and video features
• Ouimet Chair & Golf Professional of the Year
• Video is shot at the club and features award winner, staff, and Scholars
• Collaboration between Ouimet Fund and club social media accounts
• Examples from 2024: https://youtu.be/aNtKnx37ai8
Ouimet Club Relations Committee Members
Scott J. Adler
Adler Blanchard & Associates LLP
Woodland Golf Club
Marie E. Chalmers
Marsh McLennan
Oakley Country Club
Stephen C. Demirjian
Reviresco Investment
Management LLC
Oyster Harbors Club
Jason D. DeVito
Morgan Stanley
Framingham Country Club
*John F. Dolan III
Avison Young
Wannamoisett Country Club
*Kevin J. MacLaughlan
1st Vice President
Century Equity Partners
Chares River Country Club
*John F. Watts, Jr.
Valor Consulting & Distribution
Concord Country Club
Patrick A. Fischoeder
Anchor Capital Advisors
The Country Club
The Kittansett Club
*James W. Moriarty
Retired, Enterprise Bank
Mount Pleasant Golf Club
*David F. Wilson
PGA of America, Northeast
J. Duncan Gratton
President
Cushman & Wakefield
The Kittansett Club
Sean C. Rush
Osprey, LLC
Wellesley Country Club
Willowbend Country Club
William L. Healy, MD
Retired, Lahey Health
Concord Country Club
Eastward Ho!
Michael S. Walker
Cape Cod National Golf Club
*Ouimet Alumnus
Please contact a member of the Ouimet Staff prior to the start of Golf Season to discuss:
