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John P. Burke Award

The Award recognizes an individual or an organization who has reached extraordinary levels of achievement while helping others through golf,

demonstrating a commitment to the game's tradition of charitable support.

The 2nd Burke Award

presented to

Reverend Joseph L. Lennon, O.P.

September 26, 2007

Dr. Paul Healey, Father Joseph Lennon and Steve Napoli, President of the Burke Fund celebrating the establishing of the Father Lennon Scholarship.

 

Burke Fund 60th Anniversary

1946 - 2006

The Burke Fund recognized 60 years

of providing financial aid to students who have worked in golf and recognized

 

Brad Faxon, PGA Tour Professional, was honored as the first recipient of the

John P. Burke Award

August 26, 2006

Brad Faxon, PGA Tour Professional with Joe Burke, brother of John Burke

at the 60th Anniversary Dinner.

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Burke Fund Scholars Luncheon

December 26, 2007

Wannamoisett Country Club

Rumford, Rhode Island

The renewal of a traditional event to provide insights into various careers

to current Burke Scholars.

Alumni and Friends of the Burke Fund joined current Burke Scholars to listen to guest speaker,

Paul Kenyon the sports columnist of Providence Journal.

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New Burke Scholars 2007


New Burke Scholars 2007

Scholar Sponsoring Club Attending
Michael D. Acciardo Rhode Island Country Club Providence College
Andrew J. Bohac Kirkbrae Country Club U. of Mass. - Amherst
Steven R. Boiteau Kirkbrae Country Club University of Rhode Island
Scott R. Breault Wannamoisett Country Club University of Rhode Island
Michael J. Burke III Newport Country Club Eckerd College
Justin N. Custodi Carnegie Abbey Club University of Tampa
Kyle J. Custodi Carnegie Abbey Club University of Tampa
Jillian R. Delfino Melody Hill Country Club U. of Mass. - Dartmouth
David A. Doorley Point Judith Country Club University of Rhode Island
Jonathan M. Falls Wannamoisett Country Club Salem State College
Patrick T. Fogarty Melody Hill Country Club Merrimack College
Cameron L. Ford Wannamoisett Country Club Lasell College
Raymond J. Geffre III Alpine Country Club Franklin Pierce College
Brendan B. Grimes Newport Country Club University of Delaware
Beau A. Harrington Warwick Country Club University of Rhode Island
Conner S. Hayes Wannamoisett Country Club Bryant University
David S. Kenahan Warwick Country Club U. of No. Carolina-Charlotte
Richard H. Knight Point Judith Country Club University of Rhode Island
Christopher L. Landi Crystal Lake Golf Club University of Scranton
John D. Marovelli Agawam Hunt Club U. of Mass. - Dartmouth
Robert T. Marshalewski Ledgemont Country Club Northeastern University

Timothy J. McCann

Glocester Country Club

Providence College

Garrett J. Medeiros Metacomet Country Club

Wofford College

Eric K. Mitchell Carnegie Abbey Club Saint Joseph's University
David J. Morris, Jr. Rhode Island Country Club

Comm. College of RI

Amanda C. Parker Button Hole Golf Center Sacred Heart University
Derek S. Proto Button Hole Golf Center Rhode Island College
Jeffrey R. Sanders, Jr. Wannamoisett Country Club Florida State University
Michael A. Simeone Metacomet Country Club Rhode Island College
John P. Toracinta Newport Country Club Fairfield University
Scott D. Woolhouse Newport Country Club Comm. College of RI

Michael D. Acciardo was awarded the Brad Faxon Scholarship.

              

John P. Toracinta received the Joseph J. Sprague Memorial Scholarship

Robert T. Marshalewski was awarded the RI. State Seniors' Golf Association Scholarship

Jeffrey R. Sanders received the Burke Fund Professional Golf Management Studies Scholarship


Alumni Tee-Box

Le Roy ( Roy) Anderson, the First Burke Scholar

Roy Anderson grew up on Ruth Avenue in the Phillipsdale section of East Providence along Wannamoisett Country Club’s fifth hole. He spent his summers caddying at the Wannamoisett and also as organist at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church to pay for tuition at Brown University. In 1946, the John P. Burke Memorial Fund was established, and it awarded its first scholarship for three years to Roy. Following graduation from Brown in 1950, Roy entered the world of banking, joining the Industrial Trust Company.

Roy ’s banking career, interrupted for two years of military service, spanned 44 years. He retired in 1994 as President of Lenders Massachusetts, Inc., a subsidiary of Safety Fund National Bank, now Banknorth. Retired may not be the right word. Today Roy keeps busy sharing time between the mortgage business on Cape Cod and his music interests as a member of the Chatham Chorale and the choir at Saint Mary’s Church, Barnstable.

Roy Anderson

 

 

Roy still recalls the day he received a check for $400 for his sophomore year at Brown University. “The Burke award was the vital link to that coveted Brown diploma.”

- Le Roy ( Roy) Anderson

While enjoying their three children and five grandchildren, Roy and Claire, his wife of 54 years, still find the time to travel, to garden and to stay healthy.

Roy still recalls the day he received a check for $400 for his sophomore year at Brown University. “The Burke award was the vital link to that coveted Brown diploma.”

In real terms, Roy is a link to beginnings of the Burke Fund. He remembers receiving that first check from Earl Crawford and Earl Lofquist, both of whom were significant in the early years of the Burke Fund. Crawford later introduced Roy to banking with the old Industrial Trust Company. Roy remembers how the Burke Fund helped him. And now, he has stepped forward as a charter member of the Founders Society, a special group dedicated to continuing the legacy of the eight members of the Rhode Island Golf Association.


Michael J. Auger – Burke Scholar 1981

Michael J. Auger

“The Burke Scholarship provided me the much needed assistance at Villanova. It is important to me that I continue to support the Burke Fund each year."

- Michael J. Auger

Golf has been a part of Mike’s life since his Dad, Norm, introduced him to the game at the Pawtucket Country Club. He caddied at Wannamoisett Country Club through high school and college. Mike enjoyed his experience at Villanova University, especially winning the NCAA basketball title in 1985. Graduating that year, Mike joined Wilson Sporting Goods’ golf division in Northern Indiana and Western Michigan territories.

In 1994, Mike became the Northeast Regional Sales Manger, moving to National Accounts Manager in 2001. He was responsible for programs at major retailers like Target, Wal-Mart, Dicks’ and Sports Authority.

An opportunity to reduce travel found Mike joining the Banks Corporation in 2003 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for their Perfect Barrier Division. Banks has operations in Indiana, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Oregon, Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan.

Mike remains involved in golf, holding various Board positions with the Elkhart Golf Association and Elcona Country Club. He and his wife, Cathi, live in Elkhart, Indiana with their children Megan, 10, and Matthew, 5.

In reflection, Mike says “The people and the experiences I have had because of my involvement in the game, are the things that I remember everyday. Attention to detail, listening, going the extra mile, thinking ahead are just some of the lessons that I took from the game and have to all aspects of my personal and professional life. The Burke Scholarship provided me the much needed assistance at Villanova. It is important to me that I continue to support the Burke Fund each year.”


9th ANNUAL John P. Burke Memorial Fund TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by the Rhode Island Golf Association

Gross Division

Shelter Harbor Golf Club & Carnegie Abbey Club
May 15 -16, 2007

1.   Bill Forcier        70 - 70 = 140

                                2.  John Drohen      73 - 70 = 143

                                3.  David Sampson   70 - 74 = 144  

Net Division

Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club & Newport Country Club
April 30 - May 1, 2007

                                1.  Paul St. Laurent      69 - 69 = 138

                                2.  Frank Reavey          70 - 74 = 144

                                3.  Arthur Fiorenzano  73 - 72 = 145

The Burke Fund wishes to thank all the players for their support.
The Fund is very appreciative of the Clubs for generously donating their facilities and of the RIGA for sponsoring and making the tournament on of the most popular events on the Rhode Island golf season.

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