For the two weeks (at least!) prior to our inaugural Golf Classic, we watched the weather look to turn our tournament into a wet mess. While this is not that unusual for us, what happened yesterday at The Country Club of Woodbridge was nothing short of a miracle…or Ryan.<\/p>\n
Amazingly, all 88 of our golfers came to play, despite the dire weather reports and the downpours many of them were experiencing in their hometowns. And while it rained enough 1\/2 way through the tournament to need an umbrella for about 10 minutes, for 95% of the day we were under clouds and sun and we were able to play all 18 holes.<\/p>\n
Of course, what happened after that was another story! Torrential rains and thunder came within minutes of everyone making it under the tent. We were all safe, though the sound of that rain was a little menacing, and it did require a lot of fast, last-minute maneuvering on the part of the country club…including setting up lighting, cuz it was pretty dark in that tent!<\/p>\n
The best part of the day, as always, were the people who came out to support us and the charities, and to honor Ryan. Whether playing with friends or family, young and not young alike, having an intergenerational aspect to our tournament fulfilled our dream. And having children, as young as 8 playing with their dads, was nothing short of heartwarming.<\/p>\n
We hope that more families and kids will join us next year!<\/p>\n
There’s no way to meaningfully thank all of our volunteers, golfers and the many sponsors and donors who made the RCG Golf Classic…Cherishing Our Children such a success.<\/p>\n
We will be forever grateful to them and all who came out yesterday to be a part of our efforts to honor Ryan’s life and legacy.<\/p>\n
THE 2015 SUPPORTERS OF THE RCG GOLF CLASSIC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n CORPORATE SPONSORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n FoxCT\u00a0\u00a0 www.foxct.com<\/a><\/p>\n Safe Home Security www.safehomesecurityinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation www.hartfordwolfpack.com<\/a><\/p>\n DINNER SPONSOR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Squadron Capital, LLC www.sqdncap.com<\/a><\/p>\n CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Lynne Rappoport<\/p>\n Lisa & Bill Rappoport<\/p>\n 19TH<\/sup> HOLE SPONSOR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n FoxCT www.foxct.com<\/a><\/p>\n Donald Sullivan & Sons, Plainville, CT<\/p>\n GOLF HAT SPONSOR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Safe Home Security www.safehomesecurityinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n COURSE CONTEST SPONSORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Chaney Family Foundation<\/p>\n Kevin & Lee Wise<\/p>\n SNACK CART SPONSOR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Live Your Vision, LLC www.ainahoskins.com<\/a><\/p>\n Stephen\u2019s Auto Mall www.ctautomall.com<\/a><\/p>\n DAVE SOLOMON PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Judy Solomon<\/p>\n GOLFER GIFTS SPONSOR*<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n RCG Inner Circle Networking Group<\/p>\n HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n WALLINGFORD BUICK GMC www.wallingfordbuickgmc.com<\/a><\/p>\n GOLFER\u2019S WAREHOUSE www.tgw.com<\/a><\/p>\n TEE & HOLE* (FLAG & TEE) SPONSORS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Arakelian Rugs www.arakelianrugs.com<\/a><\/p>\n Arlene O\u2019Tell<\/p>\n Billings Media Blasting www.billingsblasting.com<\/a><\/p>\n Christo\u2019s Pizza & Restaurant www.christospizzawlfd.com<\/a><\/p>\n Community Foundation of Middlesex County www.middlesexcountycf.org<\/a><\/p>\n David Fried, DMD www.frieddentistry.com<\/a><\/p>\n Esthetique Spa & Boutique www.esthetiquespa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Hoffman Auto* www.hoffmanauto.com<\/a><\/p>\n Kevin Fox\/Stifel Financial \u00a0www.stifel.com\/fa\/kevinfox<\/a><\/p>\n Laura & Dudley Orr*<\/p>\n Larry Hyatt*<\/p>\n Matthew Rappoport & Beno Varela<\/p>\n Mastrianni & Seguljic, LLC www.mastseglaw.com<\/a><\/p>\n Meriden Hyundai www.meridenhyundai.com<\/a><\/p>\n Nelson\u2019s Automotive Services* www.carbuddys.com<\/a><\/p>\n Nicholas Palermo*<\/p>\n Phyllis & Barry Gordon<\/p>\n R.A. Levine Company* www.ralevinecompany.com<\/a><\/p>\n Rhona Lieberson<\/p>\n Ryan\u2019s Auntie Donna Namnoum<\/p>\n Sharon & Bill Speed<\/p>\n Sherwood Inspection Services www.sherwoodinspection.com<\/a><\/p>\n *MEMBERS OF THE RCG INNER CIRCLE NETWORKING GROUP<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Aina Hoskins, Live Your Vision, LLC www.ainahoskins.com<\/a><\/p>\n Barry Gordon, LMFT, Cht www.barrygordonlmft.com<\/a><\/p>\n Billings Media Blasting \u2013 Kent Billings www.billingsblasting.com<\/a><\/p>\n Cella Built, \u00a0Dave Cella, Wallingford, CT<\/p>\n David Fried, DMD www.frieddentistry.com<\/a><\/p>\n Dennis Glynn & Company, CPA, Cromwell, CT<\/p>\n Liz Sargeant \u2013 Norcom Mortgage \u00a0www.lizsargeant.norcommortgage.com<\/a><\/p>\n Lori Silkoff \u2013 Yak Industries Cheshire, CT<\/p>\n Phyllis Gordon, LMFT<\/p>\n Healing Hands Chiropractic \u2013 Tracy Malton, DC www.healinghandsdc.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sherwood Inspection Services \u2013 Dave Sherwood www.sherwoodinspection.com<\/a><\/p>\n SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS OF TIME AND\/OR IN KIND DONATIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Cynthia Clegg & Thayer Talbott \u2013 Middlesex County Community Foundation www.middlesexcounty<\/b>cf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Greg Carroll<\/p>\n Jane Feinstein \u2013 JEM Designs, Monroe, CT (brochure and promotional flyers)<\/p>\n Larry MacAdams \u2013 L.P. MacAdams www.lpmacadams<\/b>.com<\/a>\u00a0(all printing)<\/p>\n Lisa Rappoport<\/p>\n Michelle Mulligan & Rich Coppola \u2013 FoxCT<\/p>\n Randy Stabile & Meghan Kurtic \u2013 Kingswood-Oxford School \u00a0www.kingswoodoxford.org<\/a><\/p>\n