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The Week Ahead -- Sunday, May 26, 2024 | |
- Y's Men Parade Float Will Wait Until Next Year
- Large Turnout for Annual Meeting and Picnic
- Openings Available for Consumer Reports Tour June 5
- Andrew Wilk on Capturing the Arts for Broadcast
- Save the Date for a Clambake on June 19
- Three Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E
- Future Social Events Listed
- Classical Music Society to Discuss Mahler June 4
- Like Planning Social Events? You're Wanted
- Tuesday Picnics at Compo Begin This Week
- Y's Men Investment Club Invites New Members
- Bocce Players Meet This Wednesday
- Celebration of Life for Len Fisher June 24
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Videos of all 2024 meeting presentations are now available on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org). Then click on the “Meeting Photos & Videos” tab. | |
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We'll Wait Until Next Year
The annual Y's Men's entry in the Westport Memorial Day Parade float competition was put on weather delay, as in "wait 'til next year." The likelihood of rain and the safety of both float cast members and the sound system were the determining factors in the decision to store this year's float honoring the USO until it is refurbished for next year's parade.
According to float meisters Roy McKay and Baxter Urist, the thought of having one of "The Andrews Sisters" slip and fall on a wet stage, or the very expensive, rented sound system sustain water damage, were enough reason to cancel this year's float appearance.
"As you might imagine, notifying cast members of the decision was not unlike announcing a death in the family. Each one had a special reason for being part of our celebration of the USO. Military morale is what our USO float is all about and will be again next year, when the float will be even more polished.
"We thank all the contributors, from our matchless dancers, to the builders, to the helpers, who played roles in what will be an outstanding and another award-winning effort next Memorial Day. Kudos to all!," Roy and Baxter said.
For a preview of the players on the float in rehearsal, click the button below. That's Y's Man Mike Guthman as the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B, Dewey Loselle as Bob Hope, and Molly Alger, Linda Gilmore, and Prill Boyle as "The Andrews Sisters."
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Large Turnout for 2024 Annual Meeting and Picnic
More than 120 Y's Men attended last Thursday's Annual Meeting and Picnic at Sherwood Island.
President Dewey Loselle expressed his appreciation for the support of the current board and the help of so many members during a year of social activity growth, expansion of physical activities and an unparalleled 132 new members under the leadership of Membership Chairman Ron Holtz.
The new board members were introduced and voted in unanimously. Three well deserved Order of the Owl awards were then given to Ed Bloch, Roy Fuchs and Roy McKay for their outstanding contributions this year.
New President Bruce Borner was introduced and commented about future priorities and objective, after which Dewey offered final comments and adjourned the meeting for a very social and most enjoyable luncheon.
Welcome to our new President Bruce Borner.
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A Few Slots Open for Consumer Reports Tour
Additional openings have been allocated for the Consumer Reports tour allowing for the attendance of spouses and friends. Previously the tour was limited to Y's Men only.
The outing, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, June 5, consists of a lab tour and wine tasting at CR's national headquarters in Yonkers. CEO & President Marta Tellado will greet the Y's Men with welcoming remarks.
There is a minimum $50.00 donation (more if you like) to Consumer Reports which is a not-for-profit organization that takes no commercial funding and depends on contributors like us.
A list of attendees will be issued this week to all who have registered in order to set up carpooling. Carpools will be from the Merritt Parkway Exit 42 at 11:00 am and will be arranged by attendees not T&E or the Y's Men.
For additional information contact Ron Holtz at ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com or 203-993-4970.
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Andrew Wilk Describes Capturing
The Performing Arts for Broadcast
Producing and directing the performing arts for broadcast was the main subject of a a video-illustrated interview with Andrew Wilk last Wednesday before an appreciative audience of Y's Men, significant others, and members of the Westport community. Y's Man and Past President John Brandt interviewed Wilk, leading the audience through three decades of award-winning broadcast work by the retired executive producer and director of "Live From Lincoln Center."
The event, a collaboration of the Y's Men Classical Music Society and The Westport Library, Wilk talked about the material he captured for broadcast and the wide variety of music, theater, dance and solo performances that comprised fascinating viewing. Wilk, retired but not really, is also responsible for the Library's medical series in concert with Y's Man Dr. Robert Altbaum, scheduled to return in the fall.
To view the presentation, click the link below:
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Save the Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 6:00 pm
Ned Dimes Marina Clubhouse
BYOB
Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato, Watermelon
A Y’s Men Social Committee Event
(Limit 55 Participants)
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Three Upcoming Trips Arranged by the T&E Committee
Three upcoming trips for Y's Men have been announced by the Trips and Events Committee under the chairmanship of Bill Blaufuss.
First is a guided tour of Prospect Gardens in Westport on Thursday, May 30.
Second is a tour of the laboratories at the headquarters of Consumer Reports in Yonkers, N.Y., followed by a wine tasting on Wednesday, June 5.
Third will be West Point Football on Saturday, September 21, with Army vs. Rice University.
Complete details for each of these events are available under the Trips and Events tab on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org).
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Y's Men Classical Music Society to Discuss Mahler June 4
The late19th and early 20th century composer and conductor Gustav Mahler will be featured by the Y's Men Classical Music Society at its meeting on Tuesday, June 4. An encore program will be presented which will be a video of Michael Tilson Thomas exploring the life of Mahler. Entitled Origins, Thomas travels to the provincial Austro-Hungarian city of Mahler's childhood, traces his musical roots, and follows his rise as a young conductor.
The meeting will be from 2:45 to 4:15 pm at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
Reservations are required. Contact Ed Bloch at edbloch71@gmail.com or 203-227-4920.
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Tuesday Evening Picnics at Compo Begin This Week
Besides the Annual Hot Dog Roast scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 (see listing above under Future Social Events), the traditional Y's Men Tuesday evening picnics at Compo Beach will begin this week on May 28.
Arranged by Y's Man Jon Fox, the gathering takes place on South Beach "642 feet to the right of the cannons." There is no need for a beach sticker. Simply tell them at the entrance that you are attending the Y's Men picnic. It begins about 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Bring your own chairs, finger food and your choice of beverage perhaps to share (no glass containers are allowed).
If weather is bad (too hot, too cold, rainy), Jon says, "Stay home. Otherwise, just come and enjoy." If additional information is needed, contact Jon by clicking here.
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Y's Men Investment Club Has Openings for New Members
The Y's Men Investment Club, a limited partnership investing in listed securities, has openings for additional Y’s Men. Active for more than 20 years, the club has a strong portfolio of stocks with the current individual partner’s share less than $30,000.
Year to date returns exceed the Dow Jones and S&P 500. The Club has achieved results that have returned funds more than a member’s initial investment.
Members share investment knowledge and information, participate in identifying investment opportunities, enjoy the interaction of like-minded members, and, most important, make a profit.
For additional information and to participate in a meeting contact the Club president, Jay Hamburger, at jaycynh@aol.com
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Y's Men Bocce This Wednesday
The Y's Men Bocce Group meets this Wednesday, May 29, and every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road, in Fairfield. There are six well-maintained Bocce Courts available.
Teams are formed and games start at 10:30 am and usually run until noon.
No registration is required. Just show up and join a team of fellow Y's Men.
Reminder emails are sent out on Tuesday evening. If you wish to be added to the list, send your email address to Len Ances ances@sbcglobal.net
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Celebration of Y's Man Leonard Everett Fisher's
Life Set for June 24
A celebration of Leonard Everett Fisher's life will be held on Monday, June 24 at The Westport Library from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, according to a posting in "06880."
Len passed away on Saturday, March 2. He was 99 and had been a Y's Man since 2004.
Hailed as a "Westport icon," Len was an artist well known for illustrating children's books. Starting in 1955, he illustrated about 250 books for young readers including about 88 that he also wrote. In the Y's Men, he was best known for designing the organization's Memorial Day float that consistently won the "best float" award.
The date of June 24 is special. It would have been Len's 100th birthday.
Donations in his and his wife's name can be made to "Margery & Leonard Everett Fisher Endowment for Children's Books in the Arts," c/o The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
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