Our Events

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Signature Events That Strengthen Our Community

Celebrating achievement, raising funds, and building lasting partnerships.

Each year, the Chessmen Club of the North Shore hosts signature events that bring together community leaders, supporters, scholars, and partners. These events do more than gather people, they generate the resources that power scholarships, social programs, and long-term impact initiatives.

Through celebration and fellowship, we continue building bridges to opportunity across the North Shore.
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What to Expect:

Scholarship award presentations
Community recognition awards
Formal dinner and program
Sponsorship opportunities
Networking with civic and business leaders

Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala

An evening of celebration, recognition, and purpose.

The Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala is one of the Chessmen Club’s most anticipated events of the year. This formal evening brings together scholars, families, sponsors, and community leaders to celebrate student achievement and honor individuals who exemplify leadership and service.

During the Gala, scholarship recipients are formally recognized for their accomplishments and future aspirations. The event also highlights community award honorees whose work aligns with the Club’s mission of education, empowerment, and advancement.

Proceeds from the Gala directly support:

Scholarship funding for graduating students
Social initiatives focused on health, hunger, and literacy
Community outreach programs
Long-term sustainability through designated funds
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Event Highlights:

Team and individual play formats
Sponsorship visibility opportunities
Awards and recognition
Community fellowship
Direct impact on scholarship funding

Annual Golf Tournament

A day on the course supporting student success.

The Chessmen Club Golf Tournament combines friendly competition with meaningful impact. Participants enjoy a day of golf while helping fund scholarships and community programs that benefit families across the North Shore.
The tournament welcomes individual golfers, corporate teams, sponsors, and community supporters. It provides a relaxed and engaging environment where participants can connect while contributing to a cause that matters.
Funds raised from the Golf Tournament help:
Expand scholarship awards
Strengthen annual programming
Sustain community service initiatives
Increase long-term investment in youth development