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88th Annual Meeting of the Westport Weston Family Y

The Westport Weston Family Y’s Annual Meeting of the Association will be held Monday, June 18, starting at 5:30 pm in the Bedford Lobby. This year’s Annual Meeting -- the 88th -- is especially significant, as it marks a period of transformative change for our Family Y. Less than a month ago, our governing Boards of Directors and Trustees voted unanimously to proceed with plans to begin construction of Phase I of the new Y facility at Mahackeno by the end of this year.  

At the Annual Meeting, we will also be honoring the Family Y volunteers and staff members who have exemplified our mission of service and shared values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Our honorees include: 

Lynne A. Warren YMCA Community Service Award

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  • Jessica Guo

Edward T. Bedford Outstanding Youth

  • Madeline Melnick
  • Gabrielle Wimer

Paul I. Becker Employee of the Year

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  • Michael Friedman

Lee J. Edelstein Volunteer of the Year

  • Steven Halstead

In addition, we will be recognizing and thanking several board members for their service, and giving special recognition to Rosemary Halstead.

In 1989, Rosemary, her husband, Steve, and son Christopher became members of our Family Y, and in 2001 she joined the Board of Directors. In just two years, her passion, commitment and leadership resulted in her election to Board President, guiding the Family Y Board of Directors from 2003 to 2007. Following her four-year presidential term, Rosemary continued her volunteer commitment as Member-at-Large and Ex-Officio Board Member. In 2012 Rosemary will begin the next chapter in her service to the Family Y as a member of the Board of Trustees.

As a passionate advocate of our Family Y for more than 23 years, Rosemary has set the highest standards of volunteerism, determination and leadership.

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