2007

William S. Thomson Golf Scramble

Thanks to everyone and see you next year!

Pictures!....

Golf foursomes

Golf tourney candids

The winners!...

Low gross:
1st - Ron Klein, Jon Klein, Jeremy Klein, Joe Vinci
2nd - Duane Howard, Jim Swain, Jeff Swain, Rick Rossi
Low net:
1st - Frank Cocozza, Ray Cocozza, Tony Czarzasty, Tom Szandrocha
2nd - Michelle Gonzales, Dave Obedzinski, Steve Parsons, Neal Witkin

Longest drive:
women's - Christine Welch-Meier (273 yds)
men's - Jeremy Klein (257 yds)

Closest to the pin (par 3s):
7th hole - Wild Willie Taylor (8'6")
12th hole - Linda Barmore (5'11")
15th hole - Wayne Parent (17'6")
17th hole - Jon Klein (9'5")

Other notable awards:

Worst score foursome (or, giving a more positive spin, Highest Score) - Dan Daigle, Sally Daigle, Al Natelli, Bill Zantow

Most laid-back golfer award - Joe DePaolo

Had most fun at the Jimmy Buffet hole award - Todd Meier

The Tops Market $1,000 Shootout!....

We've got something new and exciting at this year's William S. Thomson Golf Scramble - the Tops Market $1,000 Shootout! Here's how it works:

The Qualifying - When you arrive at the 3rd tee, a par 3 hole, pay the $5 entry fee to the Rotary representative (remember, the Scramble is our major annual fundraiser). Hit a shot onto the green - we don't care if it's well-struck or not. The players who hit the 10 closest shots during the round qualify for the Tops Market $1,000 Shootout immediately following the round. We will post the qualifiers at the registration area, so please check in as soon as you complete your round.

The Shootout - Upon completion of the Scramble, with all assembled around the 9th green, the 10 qualifiers will be positioned at the 150 yard marker in the 9th fairway (100 yard marker for women qualifiers) and will each take one shot to the green. The order will be in the inverse order of closest qualifying shots.

The Payoff -
1st closest shot - $750 - Al Monti
2nd closest shot - $200 - Dave Obedzinski
3rd closest shot - $50 - Scott Barmore

Please join us!...

5th Annual
Southington Rotary ClubWilliam S. Thomson Golf Scramble
Wednesday, July 11, 2007at the Southington CC $150 per golfer

Shotgun start at 9:30AM
Registration at 8:30AM

To register, call John Kennedy at 860.276.8025 johnkennedycpa@yahoo.com

Scramble Rules

Your day of golf at the Southington Country Club will include:

Greens fees and carts Refreshments on the golf course Not-Your-Ordinary Lunch uniquely prepared by Tops Market Par 3 contests sponsored by Parsons Buick of Plainville. Relaxing massage on the 7th tee It’s back! Jimmy Buffett Marguaritaville Hole sponsored by Anthony Jack’s Wood-fired Grill. Tops Market Shootout for $1,000 cash! Other surprises and contests

After golf festivities at the Aqua Turf Club include:

Cash bar cocktail hour featuring complimentary cheese/crackers and the wittiest of repartee. Deluxe sushi bar compliments of Tops Market Entertainment by “In It For the Money” compliments of Bradley Health Group. Slide show of the day’s activities. Dinner- buffet supreme with old favorites and new surprises. Presentation of the 4th Annual William S. Thomson College Scholarship. Awards and prizes. Our spectacular raffle.

Golf raffle prizes....

5 pairs FootJoy Contour golf shoes
2 Titleist golf bags
1 Taylor Made Burner driver
1 Titleist 907 D-2 Driver
1 Ping Tour 56 degree sand wedge
1 Taylor Made RAC 60 degree lob wedge
1 Ping G-2 PAL putter
2 Ping Mite Lite golf bags
1 45-minute short game golf lesson with golf professional Jack McConachie at Pine Valley
Various other golf items

1 set of Ping G5 irons (w thru 4) with ASX 22 degree hybrid (8 tickets will be drawn to qualify, then re-drawn with last ticket remaining being the winner)

We will have two special auction items:

1 foursome with carts at the Yale Golf Course (courtesy of Coca Cola)

4 tickets to Yankees vs. Toronto at Yankee Stadium Thursday, July 19, 1:00 pm (courtesy of Kastner Construction)

The Thomson Family

We are extremely grateful for the participation of the Thomson family to help us make this event both a financial success and a great day of entertainment as well. Ellie serves as your 'greeter' on the first tee as well as a member of the William S. Thomson Scholarship committee; Rob serves on the tournament committee and generously supports the tournament financially as a Major Sponsor through Thomson Financial Services, LLC; Bill Jr. contributes his creativity for our tournament graphics (see below); and the entire extended family pitches in to help out at the course on tournament day.

Bill Thomson Scramble poster courtesy of Diane & William S. Thomson, Jr.
Each year, illustrator Bill Thomson, Jr. has graciously created a unique caricature of his father and Diane provides the graphics for our Scramble promotion posters. Below are 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively:

Southington Rotary Scholarships

In addition to our many community grants and projects, the Rotary Club of Southington has for many years maintained a substantial college scholarship program for Southington students. At present, we award $13,500 annually in three categories:

Six $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors; any student who is a Southington resident is eligible. Selections are made by the Southington Rotary Scholarship Committee. Two $1,000 continuing scholarships to current college undergraduate students who were previous Rotary scholarship awardees. Selections are made by the Southington Rotary Scholarship Committee. William S. Thomson Scholarships- $3,000 continuing scholarship to be awarded annually from the same pool of students as our $1,000 continuing scholarships. Selection is made by a committee consisting of 1) the chair of the Scholarship Committee 2) one member of the Golf Committee and 3) one member of the Thomson family.

William S. Thomson Scholars 2007 - Aaron Laviana ($3,500)
2006 - Aaron Laviana ($3,000)
2005 - Aaron Laviana ($3,000)
2005 - Marta Mieczkowska ($2,500)
2004 - Jillian Oparowski ($3,000)

We appreciate your support of our scholarship program.