Y'S MEN NEWSLETTER — MARCH 1, 2007

THURSDAY, MARCH 1
Judith G. Freedman represents the 26th District in the State Senate, which includes the towns of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton. She will give us “An Update on the State of the State”. Currently, Senator Freedman is working to bring about a better climate for the practice of medicine in Connecticut by advocating passage of meaningful medical malpractice insurance reform. She worked for the passage of legislation that encourages stem cell research in our state. Freedman wants to see modifications made to the state's 20-year-old affordable housing law. Senator Freedman lives in Westport with her husband, Samuel, and their daughter, Martha.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
“Financial Reporting Environment - Where It's Been, Where It Is Today, And Where It Is Going”, will be the subject of Robert J. Kuepper's talk. He is the Deputy CEO of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. He has a distinguished track record of service to many of the Firm's leading clients in a range of industries. Mr. Kueppers began his career with Deloitte & Touche in Minneapolis, Minnesota after graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1976.

IN MEMORIAM
Peter J. Petropoulos
Celebration of his life
Saturday, February 24, 4 to 7 pm, Westport Women's Club

FUTURE MEETINGS
March 1 Judi Freedman CT State Senator
March 8 Robert J. Kueppers Deputy CEO Deloitte & Touche
March 15 Richard J. Harrington CEO The Thompson Corp.
March 22 David Pogue New York Times Technology Writer

DONUT HOSTS
The donut hosts for March 1 will be Otis Crawford, Stan Goodman, Jorgen Jensen and Harrison Valante. The hosts for March 8 will be Barry Cregan, Walter Eads, Bill Huber and Dick Seclow.

MEETING FACILITIES
Setting up the chairs on March 1 will be Herb Bloom, Otis Crawford, Abe Nad, and Harrison Valante. On March 8 the chairs will be set up by John Freeman, Jim Marpe, Howard Maynard and Roy McKay.

TRIPS AND TRAVEL
March 27/29 – Travel to Fascinating Philadelphia for a three-day tour highlighted by a visit to the Franklin Institute where their featured exhibition will be the lost treasures of King Tut. Tour also includes the National Constitution Center, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and a performance at the prestigious Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts of the “Pops Hoedown” featuring Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. The cost is $496 per person, double occupancy, including insurance and four meals. Space is still available and friends who are not Y's Men are welcome. Contact Dave Kidney, 227-7560.

April 18 – Tour the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Following an orientation we will visit the ship's bridge and engine room simulator. We will enjoy lunch in the Officer's Club followed by visits to the museum and chapel. The price is just $49 including lunch and we have only a few spaces left. Contact Roger Eickhoff, 454-3889.

April 26-May 10 – We will be Exploring Greece and its Islands, on a 15-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations. Reservations are closed and the group will be meeting for final instructions on April 13th at 2 PM in the Family Y Board Room. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.

August 15/16 - We will depart on a 2-day spectacular trip to Lake George and Saratoga. We will view the area from the top of Prospect Mountain followed by a luncheon cruise on Lake George. That evening we will enjoy a hilarious comedy at the Lake George Dinner Theatre. The next morning we will visit the prestigious Hyde Museum followed by a tour of the town of Saratoga and then we will enjoy an afternoon at the historic Saratoga Race Track beginning with lunch in the Paddock Tent. The cost is $347 per person, double occupancy, including insurance, and a down payment of just $150 will hold you space. Contact Dave Kidney, 227-7560.

October 5-13 – Enjoy an exciting Copper Canyon Adventure, a 9-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations, including two nights in luxury accommodations overlooking the beautiful San Carlos Marina plus an awe-inspiring train ride from sea level to almost 8,000 feet via numerous tunnels and over countless bridges in the unspoiled landscape. The cost is $1,999 per person, double occupancy, including transportation from Westport. A $220 deposit, including insurance, is required to hold your reservation and brochures are available. We already have 26 confirmed reservations and additional space is available. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.

NEW MEMBERS
We welcome the following new members: Ed Backus 23 Davenport Ave., Nick Clark 1100 Imperial Ave. and Kirk Gilles 21 Eno Lane. All are Westport residents.

BOOK CLUB
The next book club meeting will be on Thursday, March 15 th, at 1:30 p.m. on the third floor at the Library. The book to be discussed is “Beloved” by Toni Morrison.

CAMERA CLUB
See our Gallery Exhibit “Chinatown - New York” at the Westport Senior Center. Next meeting: Feb. 27 at Westport Y at 10:00 a.m. - Bill Balch Elements 4.0 Refresher and How to Make Composite Photos tutorial. March 13, same place and time as the above - Dr. David Stein presents “Digital Photography by the Numbers” - how digital photography works. Our next exhibit will be portraits. Email up to 3 portrait photos to Bill Balch wbalch@optonline.net for judging. If one or more of your photos are selected, you will be notified about what to do next. Full details are posted on the Y's Men's website or they can be emailed to you. Request them from Stan Groner, stan.groner@takata.com .

COIN AND STAMP GROUP
There will be meeting of the Coin and Stamp Group on Tuesday, March 13 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Senior Center. Bring an item or two you would like more information about or would like to discuss. Any questions call Tony Valanti at 227-7606.

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Mailing—Neil Coleman
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