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Charlie Arment Trucking Wins Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic

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SPRINGFIELD — After a day at Franconia Golf Course for the Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic, trophies were presented to Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson and the team from Charlie Arment Trucking.

On June 5, the morning started with a putt-off between Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, and Johnson, who took home the Mayor’s Cup Trophy. It was the second time he won the putting contest, which was sponsored by Charlie Arment Trucking.

At the end of the day, it was the team from Charlie Arment Trucking who took home the Joe Superneau Award for the lowest score in the scramble-style tournament. The team included Will Arment, Ron Doe, Andy Mooney, Michael Hastie, and their cheerleader, Dan Arment. Michael Frydryk won longest drive in the men’s category and Kelly McGiverin in the women’s category. Closest to the pin honors went to Tito Truoiolo for the men and Cheryl Clapprood for the women. Roy Caso took home the MGM Springfield prize package for the hit the green challenge.

The players enjoyed lunch on the course sponsored by David R. Northup Electrical Contractors, snacks donated by Hilton Garden Inn, and water bottles from the Springfield Water & Sewer Commission. They also took home gift cards courtesy of the Springfield Business Improvement District and UNO Pizzeria & Grill, and a golf glove with a Spirit of Springfield ball marker.

Funds raised at the tournament will be used to support the Spirit of Springfield’s annual events. These include the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, Star Spangled Springfield, Springfield’s September 11th Ceremony, City of Bright Nights Ball, Bright Nights 5K Road Race, Bright Nights at Forest Park, military concerts, and more.

The 2027 Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic will be held Friday, June 4 at Franconia Golf Course.

Monson Savings Bank Supports Spirit of Springfield with Donations Totaling $10,500

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From left: Michael Rouette and Dan Moriarty of Monson Savings Bank, Judy Matt of Spirit of Springfield, and Kylie LaPlante of Monson Savings Bank.

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently announced that it will be a Golden Circle Sponsor of this year’s Spirit of Springfield City of Bright Nights Ball. The bank recently presented a $7,000 donation to the Spirit of Springfield.

Additionally, the bank donated $3,500 to Spirit of Springfield in support of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, which took place in May. As a major sponsor of that event, Monson Savings Bank team members were on site at their booth on Main Street the day of the breakfast providing free giveaways and activities.

The City of Bright Nights Ball, a formal, black-tie gala event, is the largest annual fundraiser the Spirit of Springfield organizes. Like last year, the gala will be held at MGM Springfield, where community members will enjoy dinner, dancing, auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. In attendance will be business, community, military, public-safety, and political leaders.

“We are honored to help support the Bright Nights Ball again this year. The ball is an excellent, long-standing tradition in Springfield, helping the Spirit of Springfield raise funds to invest back into the community,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “Many of our team members grew up in and still live in Springfield and its surrounding communities, so the Spirit of Springfield’s mission is close to our hearts.”

Monson Savings Bank has strong ties in the Greater Springfield area, helping local businesses, customers, and many nonprofits to thrive, said Michael Rouette, the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Monson Savings Bank is proud to be a part of the Springfield community. It is organizations like the Spirit of Springfield that unite us as a community and as friends.”

Added Judy Matt, president of Spirit of Springfield, “on behalf of the Spirit of Springfield and the Springfield community, thank you so much to Monson Savings Bank for their continued support over the years. It is because of our annual donors and consistent supporters that our organization can do what we do for the Springfield community.”

City of Bright Nights Ball Announces Shawn Pace as Chair, Eastman as Sponsor

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SPRINGFIELD — It will be “Cherry Blossoms Under the Moonlight” for the 2021 City of Bright Nights Ball on Saturday, Nov. 13, when the event returns to MGM Springfield for the third time.

This morning at MGM Springfield, Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt joined Shawn Pace, site manager for Eastman’s Springfield plant; Mayor Domenic Sarno; Chris Kelley, president and chief operating officer of MGM Springfield; Dennis Duquette, president of the MassMutual Foundation and head of Community Responsibility for MassMutual; sponsors; committee members; and members of the Spirit of Springfield board of directors to announce Shawn Pace as the gala’s chair and Eastman as the sponsor.

“We believe that supporting the Spirit of Springfield’s efforts to bring the community together in celebration, especially during these difficult times, is important,” said Pace, Eastman Indian Orchard site manager. “In addition to our other community contributions, we are proud to serve as sponsor of the 2021 City of Bright Nights Ball.”

Additional support for the City of Bright Nights Ball is provided by MassMutual, which was the lead sponsor of the 2019 gala and will serve as this year’s Chairman’s Reception Sponsor. Golden Circle Sponsors include American Medical Response, Baystate Health, the Colvest Group, Comcast, Country Bank, FR Investment Group, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping, Health New England, MGM Springfield, MP CPAs, New England Business Machine, Sheraton Springfield, and the Springfield Business Improvement District.

“We are gratified by the response from our sponsors and supporters who are happy that this unique event will happen again,” Matt said. “As with Bright Nights itself going forward last year, there is a feeling that people need a time like this, to come together safely and celebrate all that is good in Springfield and to continue to support the smiles that Bright Nights has generated. We are grateful for Eastman’s ongoing commitment to our community and the new relationship we are building with this international company.”

The décor and dinner will be themed with cherry blossoms. Andrew Jensen from JX2 Productions and Dan Stezko with his team at Flowers, Flowers! have been hard at work designing the look in flowing pinks and flowers. The culinary team at MGM Springfield, led by Executive Chef Chris Smigel, will serve a dinner featuring braised short ribs, pan-seared diver scallops, seared trumpet mushroom ‘scallops,’ and a dessert complete with a touch of cherry cotton candy.

For information about being a sponsor of the City of Bright Nights Ball or purchasing tickets, contact the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800 or [email protected].

BusinessTalk with Judy Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield

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Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest, in partnership with Living Local, has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times.

Episode 58: March 29, 2021

George O’Brien talks with Judy Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield

Bright Nights will go on in 2020

On this installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Judy Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield. The two have a lively discussion about the toll the pandemic has taken on this nonprofit and the many types of events it stages for the region, and how, if all goes well,  2021 could be a bounce back year for this important institution. They also talk about just how critical SOS events, like Bright Nights, the Fourth of July fireworks, the pancake breakfast, and the  Big Balloon Parade are to the quality of life in this region. It’s must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

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