Legacy – The Ouimet Fund Podcast · Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund

Sue Curtin - Chair, National Coast Guard Museum Association

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Sue Curtin reveals why the We Met Caddy Scholarship Fund, started in 1949, is her proudest achievement.

This episode features Sue Curtin, a former competitive golfer, Coast Guard reservist, and business leader. Hosts from The Ouimet Fund Podcast interview her about her multifaceted career and philanthropic work. Curtin is the current chair of the campaign to build the National Coast Guard Museum. She discusses her early golf career on junior circuits before attending college at Holy Cross. Curtin also served for four years in the Coast Guard Reserve as a port security specialist. The conversation highlights her role in expanding the family business, J.D. Power & Associates, from a small operation. A significant portion focuses on her deep involvement with the Ouimet Fund's scholarship programs. She expresses particular pride in the We Met Caddy Scholarship Fund, which was organized in 1949. Curtin helped launch the John D. Minnick Memorial Foundation and a subsequent endowed scholarship. The Minnick Endowed Scholarship is now one of the largest within the Ouimet program. This fund provides substantial need-based scholarships for young men and women annually. Curtin describes the story of Francis Ouimet and his caddy, Eddie, as uniquely rich and sweet. She connects her Coast Guard service directly to her current leadership of the museum campaign. Her philanthropic philosophy ties business success directly to giving back through education. Serving on boards for the Ouimet Fund, Mass Golf, and Holy Cross demonstrates this commitment. The episode reveals how a personal mentor, the late John Minnick, inspired a major endowed fund. Curtin's closing wish for listeners involves a life full of birdies and eagles. The tone is respectful, conversational, and focused on legacy. The style is interview-based, highlighting a guest's personal and professional journey. Listeners interested in golf history, scholarship foundations, and nonprofit leadership would enjoy this episode. Those seeking a fast-paced or controversial discussion might find it less engaging.

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