| 25th Anniversary
Celebration!!! |
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SCM fans, loosen your belts a notch! Taste of Somerville is back, just in time to celebrate SCM's 25th Anniversary! On the evening of June 9, area restaurants will show off their best wares at the Holiday Inn Somerville, tickling the taste buds of all who attend. There will be live music, raffles and giveaways. We are thrilled to partner with the Somerville Chamber of Commerce to bring back this famous and popular gathering. Proceeds will go to support SCM's beloved Door2Door services.
Ticket prices are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can purchase your ticket by calling reservations or online.
Sponsorship opportunities and more details can be found at www.tasteofsomerville.org Doors open at 5:30. We'll see you there! |
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Launch of Riders' Advisory Committee
 On February 4, SCM convened its first meeting of the new Riders' Advisory Committee. The goals of this committee are to support SCM and to improve its responsiveness to the needs and concerns of our riders. Representatives from Somerville, Cambridge, Medford and Everett expressed their great appreciation for SCM's service, and they also provided very valuable input as to how we can improve. As a result, SCM is looking into ways to improve its shopping service, upgrade its phone system... and the list goes on. The Board and staff at SCM extends a great thanks to the Committee, and we look forward to working together to help SCM thrive and grow!
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SCM Community Transportation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that gratefully accepts your tax deductible contributions. You can donate via Network for Good or simply mail us a check at the below address.
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Rider Profile: The Bonanno's
Well, they didn't exactly meet under the best of circumstances: It was wartime England, 1944. She was a young English girl watching truckloads of American soldiers converge on her hometown in preparation for the Allied invasion of Normandy. He was one of the Yank G.I.s. They were both nineteen years old. But is was love, so Kathleen didn't bother to wait for Bill to get down on bended knee. Two weeks after they met, she announced, "We're going to get married." Gulp! Then he went off to save the world.
When the smoke cleared- literally- William had not one, but two Purple Hearts. And the two of them were hitched.
This Everett couple has come a long way in their nearly 65 years of marriage, and SCM is proud to help continue the trip. "We were taking cabs," Kathleen said when asked how they got around before using SCM, "We just couldn't keep that up." Oh, sure they'd tried The RIDE, but the service didn't meet their standards. Then along came SCM's fabulous Door2Door offering. "All of your drivers are great, and we just love Betty (one of SCM's 2 fantastic reservationists)!" With SCM they've found the friendly and reliable service that they were looking for. "We don't know what we'd do without you."
Kathleen & William, SCM salutes you. |
 We are delighted to award Trudy Siraco the Kinsey Award this quarter. Trudy has logged almost sixteen years behind the wheel at SCM. She is our most senior driver, and she is the picture of superlative service. We estimate that Trudy has personally transported 4,000 individuals, and she probably remembers them all by name. In the past, we've tried to reward Trudy by moving her up SCM's corporate ladder. But working with the riders is what she just has to do. After a few days behind a desk, she longs to get back out where she can be with SCM passengers. She loves SCM, she says, but she loves the riders more.
Trudy is a huge believer in safety, and she will engage anyone in a long, technical conversation about the very best way to secure a wheelchair. She excels at her duties, and she shows genuine care for her passengers and her co-workers alike. Her experience with the job, her relationships with her clients, and her commitment to safety make her an easy pick for the SCM Kinsey Award this quarter.
Congratulations, Trudy!
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Our Mission: SCM promotes the independence of seniors and persons with disabilities through community-based transportation. Our friendly, safe and reliable services help people live healthy, mobile and connected lives. SCM Website.
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