THE NEW ENGLAND CLUB

The SLCCV New England Club cordially invites residents from  Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island to join.   Mettings are held October to April

Officers for  2010-2011

President--Howard MacDonald

Treasurer--Barbara Fishwick

Secretary--Darlene Couling

Membership--Carolyn Foote

THE FIFTH ANNUAL UNSUNG HERO AWARD

PRESENTED TO BETTY YON

AT THE APRIL 19, 2011 MEETING

Of The SLCCV New England Club

On the left, Paul Fenton presents the 2011 Unsung Hero Award to Betty Yon.  On the right,  Betty prepares to deal with a well deserved, congratulatory cake.

                                           Paul Fenton had this to say in presenting the award:

"Betty Yon has truly made a difference in this community.  It is very hard to do justice to what she has done to support and grow the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program from its start in 2005.  She has tackled, with Bill Brown, some very troubling problems residents have experienced.   She has been instrumental in recruiting residents into NHN as Area Coordinators and in other volunteer roles.  She has given a great amount of time to many tasks that are central to NHN.  Her good judgment has consistently helped all who work to help this program achieve its aims.

What Neighbors Helping Neighbors has gained from Betty Yon is matched by what others in this community have gained from her involvement.  She volunteers her time and good judgment generously in many activities.

Betty is a prominent member of the N.E. Club always aware of anyone looking for assistance, such as a new member confused about table seating or keeping her eyes open to any problems anywhere, and taking control usually, very inconspicuously.  She has a knack of being around and available to participate whether in the kitchen or in preparation activities.  You can always depend on Betty."

Previous Awards Have Been Given To:

Bill Brown

Bill McCurdy

Frank Buzzelli

Gerrie Purcell