CREC Foundation Tees Up 11th Annual Golf Tournament & Scholarship Dinner
Monday, October 6, 2025 • Hartford Golf Club, West Hartford, CT
The CREC Foundation invites media and community members to its 11th Annual Golf Tournament & Scholarship Dinner—an all-day event that raises critical funds for student scholarships, including the Bruce E. Douglas Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity and the Kristina Star Jordan Social Justice Scholarship.
EVENT AT-A-GLANCE
WHO
CREC Foundation; Co-Chairs Desi Nesmith, Assistant Executive Director, CREC, and Chris Peters, First Vice President, Sullivan & Russillo Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC; community golfers, sponsors, and supporters
WHAT
11th Annual CREC Foundation Golf Tournament & Scholarship Dinner—four-person scramble with contests for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Putting
WHEN
Monday, October 6, 2025
9:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
4:30 p.m. Reception & Scholarship Dinner
WHERE
Hartford Golf Club
134 Norwood Road, West Hartford, CT 06117
WHY
Event proceeds fund CREC’s annual student scholarships, empowering graduates to pursue higher education and community leadership
SCHOLARSHIP IMPACT
Bruce E. Douglas Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity – Up to $6,000 over four years for students who have demonstrated resilience in the face of significant challenges.
Kristina Star Jordan Social Justice Scholarship – Supports Hartford Region Open Choice Program students who champion equity and inclusion in their schools and communities.
REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP
Early Birdie Foursome: $900 through July 1 (regular $1,000 after July 1)
Individual Golfer: $275 (includes dinner)
Dinner-Only Ticket: $100
Sponsorships: Opportunities range from $300 Tee Signs to $20,000 Title Sponsorships, plus exclusive options for apparel, golf carts, meals, beverage stations, and hole-in-one contests.
Register or sponsor at crec.org/golf.
ABOUT THE CO-CHAIRS
Desi Nesmith joined CREC in April 2024 after leadership roles in Bloomfield Public Schools and the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Chris Peters is a longtime supporter of the tournament and an avid golfer, bringing 11 years of commitment to CREC’s mission.
ABOUT THE CREC FOUNDATION
The CREC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), providing scholarships and grants that expand educational opportunity for students across Connecticut. Learn more at crec.org/foundation