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THE BAY STATE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES
BEST OF BAY STATE – A NIGHT OF COMEDY
On Thursday, October 18, 2007 Bay State Community Services hosted the Best of Bay State – A Night of Comedy at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy MA. This fundraising event featured the comedic performances of famous Boston comedian Lenny Clarke and other well-known Boston comedians. All of proceeds from the event benefited the agency in its ongoing efforts to provide programming for adults and children in need of social, mental health, addiction and correctional services.
The evening began at 6:00 p.m. with a welcome reception and silent auction, followed by dinner in the Grand Ballroom and The Best of Bay State Awards Ceremony, which honored some of the people and institutions that have played a key role in the growth of the organization. Honorees included Carl Gus Soderstrom, Jr., the agency’s longest serving board member, Ralph Yohe, current board member and President of the South Shore YMCA and Cintia Depina, a former client of Bay State.
“We are thrilled to be bringing together so many wonderful people in support of Bay State Community Services,” said Ken Tarabelli, Executive Director of Bay State Community Services. “Carl and Ralph have been significant sources of support and inspiration and we are proud to honor them at this special event.” “Ms. DePina’s life story is one of strength, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. In a real sense, she represents the reason we are all together tonight.”
“Lenny Clarke is a great addition to our program this year! We are excited to have him on board for this event,” said Tarabelli. “With so many new things on the horizon and so many great things happening with the organization, we are eager to introduce Bay State Community Services to members of the community who may not already know about our organization.”
For the second year in a row Eastern Bank had come on board as a Platinum sponsor for the event. Gold Sponsors included Atlantic Broadband, Inc. and State Street Corporation, our Silver sponsor, Foley Hoag LLP, contributing Bronze sponsors, Dickinson Development Corporation, Gotta Retirement Services, Inc., Granite City Electric Supply Company, Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Barbara Allen and George Pope. Many thanks as well to our friends, DBA Salvatore J. Puccia Builder, Kris Larsen, Matera, Vopat, Matera & Johnson PC, South Shore Savings Bank, Susan R. Brown M.D. and Quincy Medical Center.
Gail H. Bork 617-471-8400 x184
In Appreciation and Celebration of the United Way of Tri-County
The Girls Center (TGC), a nationally acclaimed program for girls ages 8-18, has been offering programs of leadership, positive self-esteem and creative self-expression since 1997 in Walpole, Norwood and Norfolk County Agricultural School. During this time over 1600 girls and women have participated through in school and after school programs. TGC has also provided a wide range of skill-based seminars for faculty and parents. This is one of many intervention and prevention programs provided by Bay State Community Services.
The Girls Center is pleased to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the United Way of Tri- County, and ten of thousands of peoples’ lives they have touched through their generous fund-raising leadership and service. Their vision and efforts have opened the hearts and minds of many individual and corporate donors to the needs of countless children, adults and elders with a wide range of needs.
In response to the efforts of the United Way, these compassionate donors have not only provided financial support, but have also given of their time to a vast range of volunteer hands-on projects. To learn more about their many programs, please visit them at www.unitedwaytri-county.org
We invite you to join us in celebrating their 75th Anniversary by making a donation, if possible, to: United Way of Tri-County, 46 Park St., Framingham, MA 01702. Please indicate that the donation is in recognition of The Girls Center.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
Alan O’Hare
Director
Bay State Community Services, Inc.
The Girls Center