Dear members,

I hope you are all enjoying your summer with family and friends.

We have selected our Committee Chairs and have set the calendar for a number of fun and important projects. We are already getting a head start on our upcoming events. You should know that I have scheduled an Executive Board meeting for 6:00PM on the last Wednesday of each month at St Andrew’s Church in Richmond Town. All members are invited to attend. This is an opportunity for you to have a stronger voice in the planning of our events. In this month’s newsletter you will find a list of the Committee Chairs and the calendar of events for 2016-2017. Please look to see if there is a committee you have an interest in joining.

Coming up, we have a very busy September. The chapter is supporting Operation Back-Pack program, we are having a ceremony for the “Induction of all New Members”, and there is a special celebration at The Staaten for Theresa Fazzolari, the new State President of NYSW. Check the calendar for more information. This is just the beginning.

We will do everything we can to make this coming year a great success. I know that having your support will help us fulfill our mission together. I and the rest of the officers are looking forward to working with each and every one of you this year.

Thank you,

Christine Olivieri Donahue
President