Greenwich Old Timers Golf Tourney to Honor Founders Joe and Jim Branca

It’s that time of year — the approaching fall means the Old Timers Athletic Association of Greenwich will be holding its benefit golf tournament.

This year’s tourney is scheduled for Sept. 8 at The Fairview Country Club on King Street in Greenwich. From 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. will be registration and lunch, followed by a 1 p.m. shot-gun tee off/scramble. Cocktails and dinner with raffles and prizes are scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m.

The Old Timers founders — brothers Joe and Jim Branca will be honored this year.

The Old Timers Association provides significant and critical financial support to allow local families’ children to participate in athletic programs. Many of the families that the group supports cannot afford the rising costs of athletic equipment, uniforms and team registrations. The annual charity golf tournament is a major fundraising event that helps the group meet its goal and support community youth sports.

The association was founded in 1960 by the Brancas to encourage youth activities and sports, unite and continue the fellowship, good sportsmanship, and honor worthy old time athletes and others who were associated with sports in our community. Along with the promotion and support of youth sports programs, the centerpiece of the Branca Brothers’ vision was the college scholarship program. Since 1960, the Old Timers have awarded college scholarships to 96 worthy young student-athletes, totaling more than $650,000.

At their Annual Awards Dinner, they have honored 219 local residents for their achievements, and 143 national sports luminaries.

The 2014 Board of Directors is comprised of members Robert Sisca, John Carlucci, Peter Catanzaro, Richard DiPreta, Griffith E. Harris Jr., Hon. David W. Hopper, Allen Jay, Brian Kelley Jr., Peter Pennella, Gregory Blake, Dr. Jeffrey A. Ranta, Louis Richiski, John Rogan, David Theis, Steve C. Thurlow, John A. Zuccerella, Ralph Mayo, Richard Leonard, Todd Trimmer, Hon. Fred Camillo, James Loughran and Rod Saggese.

For more information, visit the website www.greenwicholdtimers.org.