JANUARY 20

Kevin Sullivan is Connecticut 's 106th Lieutenant Governor and the first to serve from West Hartford. He will talk about the "State of the State." He previously served on the West Hartford Town Council and as Mayor. First elected as a State Senator in 1986, he led the State Senate as President Pro Tempore from 1997 to 2004. Both the American Psychiatric Association and American Psychological Association have nationally recognized him for his work on mental health. He is also recognized for his work in education and fiscal reform. He grew up in West Hartford, attended local public schools and was the first in his family to have the opportunity to go to college. He graduated with honors from Trinity College in 1971, where he was recognized for civil rights activity and community service. In 1982, he graduated from the University Of Connecticut School Of Law. Kevin and his wife, Dr. Carolyn Thornberry, an educator and Town Councilwoman, reside in West Hartford .

JANUARY 27

Stephen P. Fahey, President and CEO of Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services in Westport, will speak on the broad subject of mental health.  He will focus on mental health in Fairfield County and also talk about the new Hall-Brooke facility. Stephen P. Fahey has served as a senior executive in a number of integrated behavioral health systems including as a regional director in a national behavioral healthcare company, an administrator of a neuroscience service line in a multi-hospital health system and as a CEO of several psychiatric hospitals. He holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Boston University, an MSW from Boston College and received his BA in psychology from Providence College. Mr. Fahey, his wife Deborah and three daughters live in Newtown, CT.

FUTURE MEETINGS

January 20 Kevin Sullivan Lt Governor
January 27 Stephen Fahey President Hall-Brooke
February 3 Capt. Sean Sullivan Groton Submarine Base
February 10 Daryl Hawks Bhutan Trip

DONUT HOSTS

The donut hosts for January 20 will be Bruce Allen, Arnold Berke, Sumner Glimscher, and Rick Towers. January 27 the hosts will be Mel Holson, Perer Knight, Bud Martin and John Sachs.

MEETING FACILITIES

Setting up the chairs January 20 will be Peter Goff, Sal Porio, Ron Schongar and John Walker. January 27 our chairs will be setup by Bill Codeanne, John Freeman, Dick McFarland and Stuart Rogan.

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE

Be sure to check our website at http://www.ysmenwestportweston.org for the latest news about any possible meeting cancellation. If the meeting is cancelled, it will be on the website by 8 a.m. Announcements will also be made on the following radio stations: WSTC/WNLK and WICC. You can also watch Channel 12 for the cancellation notice. Remember our website is the best source for the latest information.

NEW AND IMPROVED WEB PAGE

Thanks to Buck Buckley for developing the initial Y's Men's Web site to provide us with a source of useful information and to facilitate communication among the members. With Buck's move to Maine, Steve Reilly and Bill Balch are working to make the site more useful. Please call Steve Reilly (203-246-7372) or email Bill at wbalch@optonline.net with questions and/or suggestions.

A new site has been introduced. You can look at it any time by going to http://www.ysmenwestportweston.org . Be sure to include this page in your browser favorites list (bookmarks with Netscape Navigator). Check the roster to make sure that we have your correct email address, because in the near future updates will be emailed to you. Revisions in email addresses should be sent to wbalch@optonline.net .

THE SKI GROUP

Bud Martin reports that the ski group has been going to Butternut in Great Barrington, MA almost exclusively for several years. It's a nice, intermediate area and, unless it's too cold or windy, we go there every Tuesday they're open. We meet at the Merritt Exit 42 in time to leave by 8 a.m. and are back before 5 p.m. They have a good cafeteria or bring your own. The drive is through some very nice unspoiled (un-developed) old farm and village scenery and the company's always good! All Y's Men are welcome to join us.

TRIPS AND TRAVEL

April 1/4 – Tour Washington D.C. at Cherry Blossom Time. This 4-day tour will feature new venues such as the World War II Memorial, the National Air & Space Museum and the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian. The cost is $548, per person, double occupancy, and a deposit of $100 per person is required to hold your reservation. We still have space available but it is going fast. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.

June 27/July 5 – Enjoy the Blue Danube River Cruise, a 9-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations, featuring Prague, Vienna and Budapest. The cost is $2,859 per person, double occupancy, including transportation from Westport. A $250 deposit is required to hold your reservation and brochures are available. We are currently sold out but anticipate obtaining additional space shortly. Those interested should submit their reservation form without delay. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.

HOOT OWLS

The Hoot Owls will sing January 18 in Stamford at the Sterling Glen Senior Living at 1:30 p.m.

MEETING SCHEDULE

January 20 Kevin Sullivan
January 27 Stephen Fahey
February 3 Capt. Sean Sullivan
February 10 Daryl Hawk

TRIPS

Apr1/4 Washington D.C.
June 27/July5 Blue Danube River