The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised $44K at the third edition of the Chip-In for Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the MAPS Senior Center in Cambridge, which took place on September 11, 2020, at the Juniper Hill Golf Course, in Northborough, MA.

The event, co-chaired by Rui Domingos, President/ CEO of MIT Federal Credit Union, and Walter Sousa, owner of Inman Square Wine and Spirits, gathered approximately 100 community members, business leaders, and supporters, and followed the latest COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

“It’s remarkable to see so many business and community leaders take the time to help raise critical funds to promote the quality of life for our seniors,” said Rui Domingos. “We’re thankful for the opportunity to spend a wonderful day of golfing with friends who we haven’t seen in a while, all for a great cause,” added Walter Sousa.

“The tournament surpassed all of our expectations,” said Paulo Pinto, MPA, MAPS Executive Director. “At one point we weren’t certain that it could even take place due to concerns over the pandemic, but thanks to the amazing leadership of our tournament co-chairs Rui and Walter, to our community’s outstanding support, and to the generosity of all of our sponsors and donors, this was our most successful tournament yet!”

The tournament was presented by Titanium sponsors Auxzillium IT Services & Solutions, Couto Management Group, East Cambridge Savings Bank, and Naveo Credit Union.

Golfers Roy Dias, Joe Couto, Nick Kidd, and John Bettencourt were the best foursome of the day, winning a round of golf for 4 at the Juniper Hill Golf Course. In second place, winning 4 gift cards to Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar, were Rui Domingos, David Markuson, and Lisa Mandel. The third prize, a selection of Douro wines, went to John Correia, Joe Melo, Paul Walsh, and Julio Romera. Jose Trevino (Men’s) and Liz Chaves (Women’s) had the longest drives of the tournament, while Octavio Mello (Men’s) and Lisa Mandel (Women’s) got the ball closest to the pin.

A beverage cart made the rounds throughout the day, sponsored by J&F Construction, and lunch boxes were provided to all players, courtesy of Flagraphics, and Riverside Management Group. The Luncheon Banquet took place outdoors after the tournament, sponsored by Metalstone Technologies and Pacheco Jewelers.

The tournament was also made possible by the support of Platinum Sponsors Brite Builders Inc and Inman Square Wine and Spirits; 150 Yard Marker Sponsor Cambridge City Councilor Tim J. Toomey Jr.; and Tee/ Green Sponsors Cruz Companies; Cambridge School Committee Member Fred Fantini; Filomena’s Beauty and Hair Salon; Lake HVAC; MIT Federal Credit Union; M.R.S. Specialty Services; Old School House Pub & Restaurant; Premier Construction, Inc; Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar; UG2; and Walsh & Co.

The event also featured a 50/50 raffle, a delicious breakfast sponsored by Casa Portugal; CLM Auto; CAPA Donuts LLC; Joe and Dorothy Chaves Family Foundation; and Rogers & Hutchins Funeral Home, and an online silent auction with wonderful donations from Fogo de Chão; Jack Couto and Augusto Gabriel of MS Walker; Helio Melo; Henrietta’s table and many more items and experiences donated by the tournament sponsors.

You can learn more about the MAPS Chip-in for Charity Golf Tournament by visiting maps-inc.org/golf.