NEWSLETTER: MAY 5, 2005

May 12

Jennifer Herring, President & CEO, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will talk about “The Maritime Aquarium-Building Connections”. She will focus on the diverse roles the Aquarium plays in the lives of its constituents and its communities. The Maritime Aquarium is a beloved institution, attracting 525,000 visitors a year, making it the second-largest family attraction in the State. Its informal science education program, the largest in the State, offers 150,000 students a year opportunities for exciting hands-on learning geared to the Connecticut science standards. It serves as the anchor for one of the most successful urban redevelopment programs in the region and generates $42 million in economic impact for the State of Connecticut.

MAY 19

Westport First Selectwoman Diane Goss Farrell, and Weston First Selectman Woody Bliss will speak about the state of Westport and Weston. Diane Goss Farrell was elected as Westport 's First Selectwoman in November 1997, and reelected in November 2001. Prior to her election as First Selectwoman, Diane served on the Board of Finance from 1993-1997. She is married to Karr Winslow Farrell, Jr., and together they have two daughters Hilary, 21, and Margaret, 17. Woody Bliss was born in Minnesota and graduated from Cornell University as a mechanical engineer. He was elected to the Weston Board of Selectmen in 1999 and is currently serving as First Selectman. Woody and Prue moved to Weston 27 years ago. They have three grown children, David, Barbara and Susan.

MAY 26

Our Annual Meeting, election of officers and picnic lunch will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 10:00AM at Sherwood Island State Park . A special highlight will be a performance by the popular Y's Men singing group, the Hoot Owls. The cost is $10.00 per person and money will be collected at the meetings. Members are encouraged to pay early in order to determine the amount of food needed for the picnic lunch.

An important part of the meeting is the election of officers and board members and appointment of board and committee members. Following are the nominees for election and positions to be appointed for the 2005-2006 season, as submitted by the nominating committee:

Officers & Board of Directors to be Elected
President: Bill Meyer
First Vice President: Jon Fox
Second Vice President: Bob Fatherley
Secretary: Roy McKay

Assistant Secretary: Austin Doolittle
Treasurer: Mike Stashower
Assistant Treasurer: Mike Belaga
Directors-at-Large: Will DeVoll, Andy Lozyniak, Bill Sorenson

Appointed Board Members Bruce Allen, Barry McCabe, Bob McGrath, Kurt Rosenfeld and Trips and Travel Chairman who is being determined.

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 12 Jennifer Herring The Maritime Aquarium
May 19 Diane Farrell First Selectwoman
May 26 Picnic Sherwood Island

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IN MEMORIAM

Charlie Moffat
Maurice Opert

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DONUT HOSTS

The donut hosts for May 12 will be Bob Halloran, Burr McGhee, Jack Morrow and John Rumely. On May 19 the hosts will be Otis Crawford and others to be determined.

MEETING FACILITIES

Setting up the chairs May 12 will be Roger Eickhoff, Bob Kamm, Bill Sorenson and Pete Wolgast. May 19 the chairs will be set up by Stu Bernard, Russ Blair, Tom McCaffery and Burr McGhee.

SPRING GOLF AT LONGSHORE

Jack Farrell has announced that on May 11, 2005 there will be a Y's Men's golf tournament at Longshore. The format will be the same as in past outings, prizes for low gross, low net, long drive and closest to the pin.  A fee of $5 will go towards prizes. There will be a sign-up sheet at the meetings and members can also contact Jack at Pen6dragon@AOL.com .

CENTRAL PARK FIELD WORKSHOP

The Camera Club is going to have a field workshop in Central Park on May 17, 2005.  It will be led by David Kalman - one of the best professional photographers in Fairfield County.  If you want to see some examples of David's work go to: http://www.photographybydkalman.com.  Departure from Westport is at 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 17.  David will meet with those going on the trip in the YMCA Board Room on Tuesday May 10 at 8:30 A.M. to discuss equipment requirements and the areas to be visited in the Park.  If you are going on the trip please come to that meeting.  To sign up for the trip please let Stan Groner (454-4315) or Bernie Perry (227-5856) know that you want to participate.

TRIPS AND TRAVEL

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. Sold out but we are accepting stand-bys. Contact Warren Rossell, 226-5357.

June 27/July 5 – Enjoy the Blue Danube River Cruise, a 9-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations, featuring Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Reservations are closed. Participants will meet to receive tickets and final instructions on June 14, 2 PM, in the YMCA Bedford Room. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.

September 16 – Visit the Goodspeed Opera House and enjoy the musical The Boy Friend, directed by Julie Andrews. The price of $89 per person includes show, motor coach and lunch at La Vita Gustosa. Sold out but we are accepting stand-bys. Contact Warren Rossell, 226-5357.

HIKING

The hiking group meets at the Saugatuck Congregational Church parking lot at 10 a.m. Bud Martin (227-2448) should be contacted if you have any questions.

HOOT OWLS

The Hoot Owls will sing on May 26 at the Y's Men's Picnic.

SUMMER TENNIS

Summer tennis is Tuesday and Friday, 8:00-9:30 AM at Longshore tennis courts. Play starts Tuesday May 10. Schedules are available at the meeting or from Jan Van Laer 227-7491, Neil Croarkin 226-4665 and Otis Crawford 255-5261. There is a week missing on the schedule for August. A corrected copy will be available later at the tennis court. Any questions about your status please call Jan, Neil or Otis.

MEETING SCHEDULE

May 12 Jennifer Herring
May 19 Diane Farrell
May 26 Picnic

TRIPS

May 25 Belmont Race Track
June 27/July5 Blue Danube River
Sept 16 Goodspeed Opera House