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.

2006

Tournament day 2006...

Thank you, everyone who participated in this event, for supporting the Southington Rotary Club projects for another year.

Golf foursomes pictures

Golf pictures

Dinner pictures

Golf awards

Starting Times Golf Scramble Rules FORMS Hole Sponsor form Golf Registration form Dinner Only form

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. It's new! The Groggy Hole sponsored by The Groggy Frogg 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 3rd Annual William S. Thomson College Scholarship. Awards and prizes. Our spectacular raffle. Partial listing of raffle prizes Cleveland Halo 22 Utility Iron Nike Sasquatch 10.5 Driver Odyssey W Hot 2-ball 35" Putter Nike Slingshot Tour Cart Bag Callaway X460 10 R Driver Titleist 56 degree Vokey Design Wedge Set of Ping i3Plus Irons #3-#9 +wedge (8 tickets will be drawn; tickets will then be re-drawn with last ticketholder remaining getting the set - others will received alternate prize) Foursome with carts at Southington Country Club Foursome with carts at Hawks Landing And more!

WELCOME BACKThe 4th annual Southington Rotary William S. Thomson Golf Scramble

Starting Times Golf Scramble Rules FORMS Hole Sponsor form Golf Registration form Dinner Only form

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. It's new! The Groggy Hole sponsored by The Groggy Frogg 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 3rd Annual William S. Thomson College Scholarship. Awards and prizes. Our spectacular raffle. Partial listing of raffle prizes Cleveland Halo 22 Utility Iron Nike Sasquatch 10.5 Driver Odyssey W Hot 2-ball 35" Putter Nike Slingshot Tour Cart Bag Callaway X460 10 R Driver Titleist 56 degree Vokey Design Wedge Set of Ping i3Plus Irons #3-#9 +wedge (8 tickets will be drawn; tickets will then be re-drawn with last ticketholder remaining getting the set - others will received alternate prize) Foursome with carts at Southington Country Club Foursome with carts at Hawks Landing And more!

2005

Tournament Day 2005!

Golf pictures
Golf foursomes
Dinner pictures

Low gross:
1st (56) - Ron Klein/Jon Klein/Jeremy Klein/Joe Vinci
2nd (57) - Alex Garrett/Phil Vogel/Randy Thornton/Ken Comeau
3rd (58) - Ray Kastner/Kurt Nichols/Wayne Parent/Bob Riccio

Low net:
1st - Barry DePaolo/Mike Nappi/Jeff Hyde/Dave Dineno
2nd - Joe Laporte/Dan Laporte/John Salerno/Jack Rustico
3rd - Tom Szandrocha/Mark Stylinski/Brendan Luddy/Tim Hacket

Longest drive:
Men's - Randy Thorton (275 yds)
Women's - Trish Walden (285 yds)

Closest to the pin:
3rd hole - Jeff Hyde (2")
7th hole - Kurt Nichols (57")
12th hole - Hanna Dinato (13')
15th hole - Dennis Seaver (16'2")
17th hole - Bill Nitz (11'10")

Our "What-the-Heck" Awards:
Jimmy Buffet Fun Foursome - Dan Daigle/John Lauria/Bill Mullen/Al Nateli
Highest Score - Patti Thomson/Amy Manware/Lisa Szandrocha/Tracy Dlugos
Sponsor Team Award - Farmington Savings Bank

Southington Rotary announces 2005 Thomson scholars

Aaron Laviana, a junior at Notre Dame University, and Marta Mieczkowska, a 2005 graduate of Boston University, have been selected to receive the 2005 Southington Rotary William S. Thomson Scholarships and will be honored at the annual William S. Thomson Golf Scramble Dinner at the Aqua Turf Club on Wednesday, July 13. The Thomson scholarships, funded by the William S. Thomson Golf Scramble, are for post-secondary (graduate or undergraduate) students who, as high school seniors, were recipients of Southington Rotary Club scholarships. Complete article...

2004 William S. Thomson Golf Scramble

Tourney Website...

The 2004 Southington Rotary William S. Thomson was held Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Southington Country Club. We raised over $26,000 for Southington Rotary projects including the $3,000 William S. Thomson Scholarship. Our first recipient, Jillian Oparowski, was honored at the evening awards dinner.

We would like to give special thanks to our major sponsors:

Banknorth

Connecticare

Thomson Financial

Farmington Savings

1st place gross -15 Klein/Klein/Klein/Vinci

2nd place gross -14 Mascolo/Nappi/DePaolo/Nappi