From the moment golf committee chairman Enrico Charest (Sobeys Québec) made the opening tee shot, players enjoyed a perfect day for quality networking and showcasing their talents in action. Golfers may have been divided into two groups playing on different courses, but they were all able to challenge themselves in the skills competition and sample a sensational spread of gourmet delights out on the links.
Once the tournament was over, guests enjoyed a lively cocktail hour before digging into a mouth-watering supper in a perfect setting for catching up on news and meeting with members and friends of the QPMA. Hosted by Richard Morency, the evening concluded with the presentation of the day’s trophies and a draw for more than 60 deluxe door prizes that made for lots of very happy winners.
The QPMA took the opportunity at the event to present a cheque for $5,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For 40 years the JDRF has been recognized as a world leader because of its commitment to end Type 1 diabetes (T1D), a mission that is dear to the heart of QPMA board president Stephan Schmekel (Fresh Del Monte Produce (Canada)).
We wish to thank our sponsors, partners, and – of course – the golfers for making this event a huge success. Many thanks also to the Centre de golf Le Versant for their great hospitality and the professionalism of their staff. Don’t miss our 59th Annual Tournament in July 2017. We promise it’ll be tons of fun!
About the QPMA
Founded in 1947, the Quebec Produce Marketing Association (QPMA) is a non-profit organization that brings together members from every sector of the produce industry, working in close synergy with them and with its various industry partners. The QPMA works to create a favourable environment for the development of fruit and vegetable marketing in Quebec, plays a leadership role in promoting fruits and vegetables, and represents and defends the best interests of its members with government and the industry. qpma.ca
About the “I love 5 to 10 servings a day” campaign
The “I love 5 to 10 servings a day” campaign was launched by the QPMA in 2004. Its purpose is to raise consumer awareness about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy lifestyle and, as a result, to increase sales of these products for the benefit of its members. For more information, please visit ilove5to10.ca or follow us at facebook.com/jaime5a10.
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For more information:
Anne-Émilie Thibault
Communications and Member Relations Coordinator
QPMA
514-355-4330, ext. 224
aethibault@aqdfl.ca
