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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
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| Photo by Susann Foster Brown |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Second Annual TriTown Democrats Honors Dinner Awarded Community Service
Over
sixty-five people gathered at the Farmington Town Hall on Saturday, May
2, 2015 to honor three local volunteers at the Annual Honors Dinner
sponsored by the Tri-Town Democratic Committee of Farmington, Milton,
and New Durham.
This
year’s Honorees were Cathy Allyn from New Durham, Dottie Bean from
Farmington and Victor Joos from Milton. The Honorees were selected for
their long-term contributions to their local communities. All three
demonstrated a long history of volunteerism for a variety of civic
activities, and were constant supporters of their local communities in
many ways over a number of years.
The
attendees viewed a video of each of the Honorees speaking about what
they have done, what inspired them to community service and why they did
it. Participants watched as words of wisdom were given by each of the
honorees. Cathy Allyn reminded everyone that it didn’t take a lot of
time and commitment to do community service. All you need was to be
passionate about something and give a little time to make it happen.
Dottie Bean expressed her belief that there was no reason for anyone to
be bored, since there were so many good organizations in our
communities, and they all could use a little help. Giving some time to
any one of them meant less time with nothing to do. Finally, Victor
Joos noted that governments are not businesses. They are not worried
about profits, but only about getting the job done. And they need
people to do those jobs. He also stressed his belief that positions
should only be held for a short while, so that others could have a
chance to leave their mark. All three of the honorees certainly left
their mark on the audience, who listened intently to their words.
The
awards were presented by former Congresswoman, Carol Shea-Porter. She
spoke with warmth and conviction about the importance of community
service which she has seen in her many years in her career as a social
worker. County Commissioner, Leo Lessard, a resident of Milton, acted
as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and contributed his own
anecdote noting that the only election he had ever lost, he has lost to
Victor Joos. Although it was many years ago, Lessard commented that he
believed the best man won in that election. This year’s Honorees were
selected without regard to their political affiliation. The criteria
for selection of the honorees each year is based on the importance of
their contributions to the local community.
Everyone
in attendance enjoyed a home cooked dinner featuring Beef Bourguignon,
Chicken Marsala, a vegetarian lasagne, salads, vegetable side dishes,
and desserts. There was also a raffle which lucky winners were awarded
with a Kindle Fire, an iron work plant stand from Milton Fabrications, a
rotisserie,maple syrup baskets from local maple syrup producers, and a
cooking basket from Siobhan’s Table.
Contact: Stan Freeda, Chair
TriTown Democrats Honors Dinner Committee
