Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce & Windsor Chamber of Commerce are thrilled announce our 3rd annual Edward J. Mele Golf Tournament, scheduled for September 20th, 2024, at Simsbury Farms Golf Course. Scramble start at 11am with a 10am check-in time. This exciting event promises a day of friendly competition, great networking opportunities, and fun for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy a day out on the beautiful greens of Simsbury Farms Golf Course, compete for fantastic prizes, network with fellow golf enthusiasts and professionals. This tournament funds four Bradley Regional Chamber High School Scholarships for East Granby & Windsor Locks High School Seniors. Also, funds educational opportunities such as the Windsor Chamber's Education to Business Alliance with Windsor Public Schools plus programming for both Chambers. We are able to offer a great rate of $135 per golfer which includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, late sit-down lunch and a golfer gift bag. Registration deadline to golf is September 6th. Become a sponsor of the event and enjoy many benefits which could include a foursome of golf, Company name and logo on all tournament advertising, and recognition during awards ceremony. Four Social Media posts, three email blasts/three newsletter ads within 1 year (6000 contacts) & logo on our websites. Registration Deadline for Sponsorship is August 20th. You also can volunteer at the event, donate a raffle prize or donate a business Tchotchkee/Promotional Item for golfer golfers Bag. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Sign up today to ensure your spot in the tournament. Whether you're an experienced golfer or just looking for a fun day out, the Edward J. Mele Golf Tournament is the perfect way to spend your day! About Edward J. Mele Edward John Mele, 55, of Enfield, beloved husband for 26 years of Kristine (Dellaselva) Mele, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Enfield, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hartford on November 5, 1966, son of the late Leo and Theresa Ann (Onofri) Mele, he was raised in Windsor until the early 1980’s when his family moved to Allentown, PA. Ed graduated from Dieruff High School with the Class of 1984 and later continued his education at Albertus Magnus College where he received his bachelor’s degree and most recently Southern New Hampshire University where he received a Masters in Forensic Accounting. After high school, Ed enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served in the Marine Corps Reserves until his discharge in 1987. While in the Marines, Ed trained as a diesel mechanic and after returning to Pennsylvania he worked for Hoosier Racing Tires before starting a career in the aviation industry in 1994. Ed worked for Hawthorne Aviation in Pennsylvania and in 1995 he returned to Connecticut and took a position with Signature Flight Support at Bradley International Airport where he worked for 24 years until his retirement in 2020. Prior to his recent illness, Ed enjoyed spending time at Airways Golf Course in West Suffield and spending time with his family. He loved sports and was a huge NASCAR, football and baseball fan and enjoyed rooting for his favorite teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Boston Red Sox. His love of family led him to attend and cheer on his kids, nieces, nephews, and other relatives as they participated in sports and other activities over the years. He was a member of the Suffield Sportsman’s Club where he enjoyed shooting, especially participating in their turkey and ham shoots, and he was a big history buff who especially enjoyed learning about the Vietnam War and World War II aviation history. He loved going to air shows and car shows and especially was fond of the Vought F4U Corsair and the 1969 GTO. Most of all, Ed was a family man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, time with family and friends, going on vacation with his wife, children, and friends, bowling, and playing golf or poker with family and friends. He knew people everywhere he went and was a sought-after advisor. To him, everyone was family.