Liberty Bank Continues as Presenting Sponsor for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sal Sena of Newington and the Late Robert Dornfried of Berlin to Receive Tomasso Awards
New Britain, Conn., July 5, 2024 – The Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, firmly established as Connecticut’s premier veterans charity golf event, returns for its 14th edition on Friday, September 27, at Tunxis Country Club. Presented by Liberty Bank, this event benefits the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hardware City Chapter 8, House of Heroes Connecticut, and other local veterans’ causes.
Event Details and Impact
Over the years, the Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open has raised more than $205,000, supporting veterans, military members, and their families. This year, the event anticipates attracting over 200 golfers and aims to raise around $25,000.
Honoring Local Veterans
This year’s event will feature the presentation of The Angelo Tomasso, Sr. and Angelo Tomasso, Jr. Veteran of Distinction Award during the post-golf dinner. This award honors veterans who have made significant impacts through exemplary military service and community leadership. The 2024 honorees are Sal Sena of Newington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, and the late Robert Dornfried, Sr., a Korean War Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient who served his community selflessly for decades. Each honoree will designate a $1,000 DAV Chapter 8 donation to a local veteran charity of their choice.
Registration and Sponsorship
Golf registration is $175, including range, greens fees, cart, premium gift bag, lunch, beverages, prizes, post-golf dinner, silent auction, and raffle. The shotgun start is at 11 a.m. Dinner-only registration is available for $75. Various sponsorships, from $125 for a tee sign to $5,000 for a Diamond Sponsorship, are available. For information and online registration, visit www.davchapter8.org.
About DAV Chapter 8 and House of Heroes Connecticut
DAV Chapter 8, part of the national DAV organization, supports state and national DAV programs, assists veterans in need, and advocates for veterans’ rights. House of Heroes Connecticut provides no-cost home repairs to military and public safety veterans in need and their surviving spouses.
Liberty Bank: A Committed Sponsor
Liberty Bank, the oldest and largest independent mutual bank in the U.S., continues as the presenting sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. Known for its community involvement and superior personal service, Liberty Bank has been recognized as a ‘Top Workplace’ by the Hartford Courant and a ‘Best-In-State Bank’ by Forbes Magazine.
For more information about the Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, contact Tournament Founder and Director Dennis Buden at dennis.buden@davchapter8.org or 860-558-0514.
Media Contact:
Dennis Buden, DAV Hardware City Chapter 8
(860) 558-0514
dennis.buden@davchapter8.org
By DAV Chapter 8 New Britain CT | July 3, 2024 | Chapter 8 News, WAA News
Mailing Address:
DAV Chapter 8, PO Box 266, New Britain, CT 06050
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit veterans service organization.
