The 2025 IAM International President’s Classic golf tournament, held at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Auburn, Maine, raised over $150,000 for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The event gathered members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), labor allies, and supporters from across North America to support the museum’s mission.
“This event is about honoring the history of working people and giving back to the communities that raised us,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “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.”
Participants included dozens of teams who took part in golf activities, raffles, giveaways, and heard remarks from both IAM Union leaders and Maine MILL representatives. The event aimed to support Maine MILL’s work as a center for education and storytelling focused on workers’ contributions in Lewiston, Maine.
“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,” said Rachel Ferrante, Executive Director of the Maine MILL. “We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and donated. Your generosity is making history.”
Funds from the tournament are designated for rehabilitating Maine MILL’s former Camden Yarns Mill site. The project includes constructing an addition to establish a permanent home for the museum. Once completed—expected by summer 2026—the facility will offer permanent collections, temporary galleries, educational spaces including a classroom and children’s area, as well as a design lab. The museum aims to become a central hub promoting curiosity and lifelong learning within its community.
The event was supported by more than 50 hole sponsors. Top sponsors included several IAM divisions such as the International President’s Office, Eastern Territory, District 4, Local S6; Jones Granger Law Firm; Employee Benefit Systems Inc.; along with silver sponsors like IAM 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.
