Putnam

Veterans of 

Post #13 

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golf tourney

Special to the Putnam Town Crier

The revitalization of American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post #13 of Putnam has taken another step in the resurgence of the organization with the recent announcement that the local veterans are planning their first golf tournament.

The Post #13 Golf Tournament is scheduled Aug. 28 at Connecticut National Golf Club with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.  Prior to the start of play golfers will be treated to unlimited hot dogs from noon to 1 p.m.  Registration is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and the entry fee is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome.

“We realize that there a numerous charitable golf tournaments in our area but our members thought that late August might be an ideal time for our event.  Our Post has been very active in a variety of charitable areas and this tournament will assist us as we continue to be more involved in the community,” said Post Commander Ronald P. Coderre.

The tournament will offer the usual amenities with the entry fee, which includes in addition to the famous Connecticut National wieners, 18-holes of golf with cart on one of New England’s most highly rated and scenic courses.  Closest-to-the-Pin contests on all par-3 holes are part of the registration fee.  An awards ceremony, featuring dinner, will take place following play.

Proceeds from the tournament will support Boys State and State Police Youth Academy as well as Americanism programs for the fifth graders in the Putnam School System.  The Post supports two scholarships, annually providing $500 to a graduating high school student from Putnam or Pomfret and $500 to a veteran attending Quinebaug Valley Community College.  The Post also supports the TriTown American Legion baseball team and provides dinner and gifts for the family of a veteran during the Christmas season.

“This is our initial tournament so we’re not attempting to do too much.  We’re looking forward to a fun day on the golf links filled with camaraderie and positive spirit.  Our membership is excited and looking forward to a great experience for everyone,” said Coderre.

Tee sponsorships in support of the tournament are available at $100 each.  Anyone interested in registering as a player or a foursome should make checks payable to American Legion Post #13 and mail to P.O. Box 123, Putnam, CT 06260-0123.

In addition to Coderre, Post Adjutant Roger Franklin, Finance Officer Eric Quinn, Senior Vice Commander Alan Joslin, Post Historian Charlie Leach and Executive Committee member Nicholas Milano are on the organizing committee.