Playing With a Purpose

27th Annual Allen H. Chatterton, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

On August 2, 124 golfers took part in the 27th Annual Allen H. Chatterton, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at the world-famous Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth.  The tournament netted $40,800 to benefit the Museum’s hands-on exhibits and innovative educational programs.

The day’s winners included: low gross team – Mark Doorley and team from Doorley Insurance Agency; low net team – Brad Dimeo and team from Dimeo Construction Company; individual low net – Ken Read; and individual low gross – Joe Pannone.  In addition to golf, 8 tennis players participated in a lively round robin, won by John Shekarchi and John Savastano.

With the encouragement of auctioneer Steve MacDonald, guests generously bid $12,800 on exciting live and silent auction items including a weekend sports fan getaway and rounds of golf at exclusive courses.  A raffle and contest holes around the course fetched an additional $4,450.  The foursome from Nortek, Inc. won a round at Sakonnet Golf Club in a special contest sponsored by Chatterton Insurance, Inc.

The Museum’s annual golf tournament was instituted in 1983 by the late Allen Chatterton, Jr., an early supporter and board member of the Children’s Museum.  The Museum gratefully acknowledges Allen H. Chatterton III, who chaired the tournament for the 21st consecutive year in memory of his father, and the following sponsors: Deidre & Lawrence Madeira; Nortek, Inc.; Scott Volkswagen; Bank of America; Dimeo Construction Company; Cardi Corporation; Delta Dental of Rhode Island; Ned Handy & Polly Chatterton Handy with Shaw McDermott & Hope Chatterton McDermott; and Sansiveri, Kimball & Company, L.L.P.  Thanks also to all of the generous in-kind donors, volunteers and committee members who made the tournament a terrific success!

"Life is a Carnival" Gala Nets $75,000

On Friday, April 9, Providence Children’s Museum welcomed 225 supporters and friends to the Museum for the “Life is a Carnival” gala fundraiser. The festive, playful event netted $75,000 to benefit the Museum’s Play Works Campaign for Kids and will fund two exciting new play and learning environments opening in the Museum’s Children’s Garden in June.

The Museum was buzzing with excitement as generous supporters bid on more than 80 elaborate silent auction items. The auction raised $16,300, including the purchase of 15 charitable memberships for low-income families. The evening was complete with music by Cajun trio Magnolia, the wild sounds of What Cheer Brigade, upscale carnival fare and cocktails by Blackstone Catering, playful carnival games for grown-ups, and roving performers including magicians, jugglers, a stilt walker and a plate spinner.

Providence Children’s Museum gratefully acknowledges and thanks major event sponsor CVS Caremark; the Carnival’s many other sponsors; and Carnival co-chairs Margaret and Brian Batting, Stacy and Brett Carlson, Wendy and Tim Froggatt, and Kim Nathanson and Jeff Arsenault. Stay tuned for information about next year's exciting event!