Please join us on Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Willowbend Country Club for a casually elegant evening with the best food, the best wine, the best auction and the best fireworks, all for the best cause... the Cape and Islands United Way.

More on "Best Night"

Each issue we will spotlight and thank an individual or group who is 'making a difference" by giving of their time and energy. This month please help us recognize and thank:

Elinor Chabot
For more than 15 years Elinor Chabot has given her time and expertise to help the Cape and Islands United keep its financial house in order. A former senior banking executive, Elinor even helps out during our "slow season" from her winter home in Florida. A real treasure, Elinor made the "second career" jump long before it became fashionable. And if you attend "Best Night of the Year" you just might experience another of Elinor's skills as she has even helped us choose fine wines for this event in year's past.

Thanks go out to Elinor for her longtime support of the Cape and Islands United Way.

 

 Awarded to Stu Peoples of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Named for the Wilsons' long-standing support and focus on organizations that exemplify non-profit management excellence, the 1st annual award was presented to Stu Peoples, the retiring executive director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands. For more than 30 years Stu Peoples served kids and families in need of mentorship and grew the organization into a well-run, effective force to postively contribute to kid's lives. Thanks to the Wilsons for their support of non-profit management excellence  and congratulations to Stu Peoples for achieving it.

 

Fundraising Chairman Dick Fairbanks and I were recently priveleged to meet and network with a fine group of Cape Cod Young Professionals at Clancy's in Dennisport. Much excitement and interest filled the room as we look forward to a budding and beneficial relationship. Special thanks to new Cape and Islands United Way board member Gary Sheehan for putting us together.

For more information on the Cape Cod Young Professional:
Cape Cod Young Professionals

 
...with Falmouth community leaders
Board Chairman Mary Cotoia, Fundraising Chairman Dick Fairbanks and I were also recently priveleged to meet and network with a an eclectic group of community leaders, organizers and friends from Falmouth at the recently reopened and breathtaking Historic Highfield Hall. We had the opportunity to share our visions of the Cape and Islands United Way and get closer to the needs, desires and priorities of the Falmouth philanthropic community. Special thanks go out to Sarah Graham Mann for her superb organization and promotion of this event.