28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 28th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 8 at Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown.
 
The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's student-athletes.
 
"We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete experience through new uniforms, team gear, and specialized equipment purchases. These items directly impact the recruitment, retention, and success of our students and student-athletes."
 
Each year, the tournament recognizes a deserving individual or business that has impacted MCLA Athletics. This year's honoree is MCLA alumnus and former Board of Trustees member Jim Clemmer '86, who also served as interim president of MCLA from August 2015-March 2016. Jim is the president and CEO of AngioDynamics and has been a dedicated supporter of MCLA Athletics for decades.
 
The entry cost includes the 18-hole tournament, greens and cart fees, lunch, branded gifts, a post-golf dinner, and more. On the day of the event, registration will be held from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 11 a.m.
This year's Golf Classic Premier Sponsor is MountainOne.
 
Other leadership-level sponsors of the event include Alton & Westall Real Estate Agency; AngioDynamics; Aramark; Berkshire Health Systems; Adams Plumbing & Heating; Berkshire Bank; Casella Waste Systems; Greylock Federal Credit Union; Skanska; Flynn & Dagnoli; Paramount Financial; Bernard Pinsonnault '73; Demont Associates; Bob Ziomek '89; Todd Vroman '90; Hillcrest Educational Centers; Interprint; J.H. Maxymillian; Jones Whitsett Architects; Becks Printing; Smith, Watson & Company; Moresi & Associates; Rumboldt Law; Qualprint; Tea & Boba Lounge (Williamstown); and Boston Sea Foods.
 
MCLA Athletics thanks all sponsors for their continued support. Those interested in signing up for or sponsoring the event may do so by emailing taylor.woodward@mcla.edu, calling 413-662-5001, or filling out the form on the web at lnk.mcla.edu/golf2025.
 
The MCLA Athletics Golf Classic directly supports Pathways, The Campaign for MCLA — the College's $30M fundraising campaign. Please visit lnk.mcla.edu/pathways to learn more.

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Vermont National Guard Members Depart From North Adams

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff

About 50 people waved flags to the see the Guardsmen off on their bus. The members were staying in North Adams because of a lack of hotel rooms in Bennington, Vt.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents came together Friday to see some Vermont National Guard members off.
 
The American Legion Riders organized a send off for a group of 75 or so Guard members who were staying at Hotel Downstreet.
 
"We are going to escort them to the Bennington Armory," Riders President Mike Lewis said. "They are going to gear up there, and then I am not sure where they are going. I don’t even know if they are all going to the same place."
 
Fifty or so people met in the Hotel Downstreet parking lot to show their appreciation. They waved flags and held signs. A bagpiper was also present.
 
The Riders contacted the Fire Department who helped organize the send off. North Adams Police cruisers and Northern Berkshire EMS were also on site to help see the bus off.
 
Lewis said there was not enough rooms in Bennington for the National Guard members. He added because of the trend to use vacant hotel rooms as low-income housing, the group had to look toward North Adams.
 
It's not clear where these Guard were off to, but about 500 members of 3-172 Infantry Battalion were expected to go to the Middle East with U.S. Central Command. According to Vermont Digger, this deployment was scheduled prior to the strikes on Iran. 
 
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