MARCH 3
Supervisory Special Agent Stuart A. Robinson will speak about the FBI's national and international priorities and initiatives, and will describe the methods and intricacies of public corruption investigations. Robinson joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in June of 1990 after graduating from Indiana University Law School . He reported to the Boston Office of the FBI late in the summer of 1990. After a series of assignments in January, 2005 Special Agent Robinson began serving as the supervisor of the White Collar Crime/Public Corruption Squad in Bridgeport , serving all of Fairfield County .
MARCH 10
Sumner Jules Glimcher, Professor Emeritus from New York University , will show his documentary film, “ The Panama Canal: History & Operation .” The documentary traces the history of how the Canal came to be built, starting with surveys of Central America under the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant After the screening he will answer questions and talk about how documentaries in general and this one in particular, are made. His films have earned more than three dozen major national and international awards.
FUTURE MEETINGS
March 3 Stuart A Robinson Supervisory Special FBI Agent
March 10 Sumner Glimcher
The Panama Canal : History & Operation
March 17 William Abbott The Irish
Experience in America
March 24 Lt. Col. John Whitford CT National Guard
DONUT HOSTS
The donut hosts for March 3 will be Budge Atterbury, Harry Hannaway, Lee Jordan and John Luscombe. March 10 the hosts will be Art Dion, Ed Fisher, Neil Hardy and Ed Van Gelder.
MEETING FACILITIES
Setting up the chairs March 3 will be Marvin Gelman, Jorgen Jensen, Marc Marcus and Jerry Weiss. March 10 the chairs will be setup by Russ Blair, Art Dion, John Geroski and Jim Hurley.
HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
This is a reminder that your Board has voted to purchase a hearing assistance audio system. The small radio receiver necessary for use with this system is an ear bud and volume control. The units cost $89. If you wish to purchase a handheld unit or wish to learn more about this system, please contact Jan van Laer at 227-7491.
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
Do you need help getting to our meetings? Do you know someone who needs help? If you contact Bill Meyer at 226-3704, he will arrange to meet those needs.
NEW Y'S MEN'S HATS
Jack Gibbons will be selling the new Y's Men's hats. They will be available at the meetings. The cost is only $10 each. As a bonus according to Bob McGrath, you also get a chit for a free cup of Ted Garrity's special coffee blend and a calorie free donut.
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 we still have space available but it is going fast. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.
May 3 – Go Behind the Scenes at the Bronx Zoo for an exciting guided tour. The cost of just $49 per person includes admission, guides, gourmet box lunch and transportation. Sold out but we will accept stand-byes. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.
May 25 - Enjoy a day at the Belmont Racetrack . The price is $58 per person and includes admission, lunch in the Garden Terrace and transportation. Contact Norm Mason , 227-6233.
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 March 9 at Wilton Meadows at 2 p.m.
March 3 Stuart A. Robinson
March 10 Sumner Glimcher
March 17 Professor William Abbott
March 24 Lt. Col. John Whitford
TRIPS
Apr1/4 Washington , D.C.
May 3 Bronx Zoo
May 25 Belmont Race Track
June 27/July5 Blue Danube River