
Brescome Barton and Worldwide Wines hosted the 12th annual Charity Golf Outing in support of the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) at the New Haven Country Club on Sept. 9. Golfers enjoyed a full day, which included a luncheon, sponsored beverage brand tasting stations, raffles and prizes, a cocktail reception and a presentation from MC-LEF leadership. MC-LEF is a 501(c)(3) charity that provides educational assistance to the children of fallen United States Marines and federal law enforcement personnel. Since it was founded in 1995, MC-LEF has provided more than $93 million to children, which is the equivalent of 5,900 recipients served. Representatives from the Forever in My Heart Foundation were also on hand, an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of disabled veterans and give a second chance in life to abused and neglected dogs.
- Brescome Barton and Worldwide Wines hosted the 12th annual MC-LEF Charity Golf Outing at the New Haven Country Club on Sept. 9.
- Officers in the United States Marine Corps Color Guard procession at the 2024 golf classic.
- Gene Sepe, President and CEO, Brescome Barton welcomes guests.
- Laura Stull, Volunteer; Magnum, Service Dog in Training; Jewel, Service Dog in Training; and Brian Burridge, Volunteer, Forever in My Heart Foundation.
- Leslie Sepe; Susan Boulhosa, Executive Director, Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF); Gene Sepe, President and CEO, Brescome Barton; and John Keenan, President, MC-LEF.
- Team Diageo: Allison Ferraro, Kailey Gaetano, Steven Gaglioti and Trevor Kendall.
- Staff Sgt. John Miles; Sgt. Liqouri; HM2 James Johnson; and Staff Sgt. Dakota LaPan.
- Stephen Lentz, General Sales Manager and Director, Brescome Barton; Eric Penneys, Far Niente Winery; Mike Scott; and Marty Callanan.
- Phuong Thy Villaysane, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton with Swing Oil Evolution IPA, Rupee Basmati Rice Lager, Victory Motel Paloma, Them Apples New England Hopped Cider, Rupee Mango Wheat Ale, Victory Summer Love Golden Ale and Junglee Craft Cocktails Indian Spiced Lemonade.
- Jay Pacheco, Regional Manager, Diageo Brands, Enthuse Marketing Group; Juan Velazquez, Customer Development Specialist, Inspira; Paul Flynn, BevMax; and Svetlin Tchakarov, Performance Director CT, Diageo.
- Jorge Ball, Sr., Territory Manager, Moët Hennessy; Willio Pelico; Christopher Munk, Brescome Barton; and Ryan Broz, Moët Hennessy.
- Team Mäst-Jägermeister: Donald Torre, Michelle O’Callahan, Kayla Estevez and Gregory McNamara.
- John Keenan, President, MC-LEF.
- Erin Mulvey, McKenzie Mulvey Consulting LLC.
- Gene Sepe, President and CEO, Brescome Barton.
- Larry Kochiss, Brescome Barton during the awards ceremony.
- Brand Ambassadors Leila Us showcasing Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda in Watermelon Lime and Pierina Lecaros highlighting Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda in Raspberry Peach.
- Brand Ambassador Ericka Christy showcasing Ketel One Vodka.
- Brand ambassadors showcasing Dewar’s Blended Scotch Whisky.
- A pour of Moët & Chandon.
- On the Rocks Premium Cocktails: The Margarita, The Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita, The Old Fashioned, The Espresso Martini and The Strawberry Daiquiri.
- Diageo Brand Ambassadors Candy Landau and Dee Ortiz with cocktails featuring Don Julio Tequila.
Photos by Nick Rezendes.