The 2025 IAM International President’s Classic golf tournament raised over $150,000 for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The event took place at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Auburn, Maine, bringing together members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), labor allies, and supporters from across North America.
According to IAM International President Brian Bryant, “This event is about honoring the history of working people and giving back to the communities that raised us. Supporting Maine MILL means preserving the stories of the working class. As someone who grew up in Maine, this cause is close to my heart, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished together.”
The tournament included dozens of teams competing on the course. Attendees participated in raffles and giveaways and heard remarks from both IAM Union and Maine MILL leadership. The museum is located in Lewiston, Maine, and focuses on education, exhibitions, and storytelling about workers, immigrants, and local communities.
Rachel Ferrante, Executive Director of the Maine MILL, said: “This incredible show of support from International President Bryant and the IAM Union will help us continue preserving and celebrating the legacy of Maine’s workers. We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and donated. Your generosity is making history.”
Funds from the event are being used for rehabilitating the former Camden Yarns Mill building to serve as Maine MILL’s permanent home. Construction has already started on this project with an opening planned for summer 2026. The new facility will include areas for permanent collections as well as temporary galleries, a classroom space, a children’s area, and a design lab. Organizers hope it will become a cultural hub for curiosity and lifelong learning within the community.
More than 50 organizations sponsored holes at the event. Top sponsors included several IAM offices such as the International President’s Office; Eastern Territory; District 4; Local S6; Jones Granger Law Firm; Employee Benefit Systems Inc.; Canadian Territory; Air Transport Territory; Southern Territory; Midwest Territory; Western Territory; Rail Division; Local 4; District 142; National Group Protection; American Income Life; Met Life Investment Management; and The Kelly Companies.
