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President, Dave Pasqualicchio Report:

The season of Easter has past. The 4^th business month is moving along, the daffodil’s are in full bloom, as is the FVA calendar. Wow! 2009 is on the move. Events seem to be going well, however Dave always has concern for procrastination to move projects, to reach goals and to keep the momentum moving. Presidents need to keep things in line, build and retain FVA reputation.

The new Duck Man, Tom and the committee are moving along rather nicely. Tom is literally moving building to building inquiring about duck purchases, hoping to meet our goal of selling 5000 ducks; doing a quack up job!!! FVA members enjoy giving back to their community.

The push is on: attend the race. Think about getting the family out to support the community events. They are for you, your family and neighbors. Come one, come all! Enjoy the FVA festivities. Duck race day is all about 3 hours of your day. Please show us you appreciate this wonderful community event. Community interest inspires FVA to do more, a full sense of gratitude.

Welcome returning new faces; Kate Matthews, Terry Parker and Mary Anne Lupa

City Village Report:

· This segment is dedicated to city and village happenings with related city issues. If you have concerns, comments, projects you would like to see done, talk to us. FVA or the city councilors have the answers.

· Leo has always advised FVA of state and city issues before us. Leo seems to get the news first. He should have been a reporter.

· This month’s, Monthly Membership Drawing name is Donna Dobek. Since she was not present at the meeting, we will add a $25 Nuchie’s gift certificate to the previous two $25 gift certificates from Empire Pizza and Scoops and Dreams. Good food in Forestville for the next winner!! Attend the meetings for your chance to win!!

· Leo reminds FVA membership of the 5^th annual Al Barnes Memorial Golf Tournament. Mark your calendar for Friday, June 19, 2009. Tee time is 12:30. The price per golfer is $115.00 which includes lunch, golf, dinner and cart. Sign up your foursome soon at Nuchie’s.

Tom Dickau Corner:

The team of Forestville Village Association and upstart Bristol Chamber of Commerce are very focused on the goal of selling all 5000 duck tickets. Call Tom for tickets 582-1537 or stop by Nuchie’s. Remember we are all winners; beautifying Forestville is a focus of FVA.

Tom mentioned how the name the duck contest is underway and soon Duck Woman aka, Maryellen, will have a name for everlasting.

50 hours of community service awarded to FVA stalwarts, Penny Critchley and Sandy Gozzo for the sorting of 5000 ducks. Great job!!

**FOR SALE: T-SHIRTS** with our very own duck on the front of the white, short sleeved shirt; a bargain at $8.00. Also, long sleeved grey t-shirts with our duck proudly displayed on the back; another bargain at $12.00.

Treasurer’s Report:

Financial Statement is available. All accounts are well, including, Fundraising $26,000, Statement savings, $10,000.

Note: Mark Camden $1,319.00 for park maintenance, including edge beds, apply mulch, fertilize shrubs, lawn and spring cleanup.

Membership Drive 2009:

We have had good response; however there are still lapsed memberships. FVA heavily relies on dues to pay the bills. If you like what you see, remit your dues. We will invoice absentee membership and eventually release you from membership! The return on your membership is of great value. Sign up a new member today. The more the merrier!

A special note of appreciation to those of you who infused additional membership money, thank you!

Beautification:

· Spring is the one time of year to motivate property owners to take a look, evaluate, and notice junk piles, peeling paint, broken fences, litter and high bushes. Have pride cleaning up and beautifying. It has its rewards. Step back and relish the look.

· Please remember FVA mission is to inspire others to clean up. Let FVA officials know of property that needs attention. If you need something picked up for disposal, call Dave at Nuchie’s. We will take care of it. Most important we want names of deserving property owners for beautification recognition.

· To beautify the Village of Forestville, Laurie Wojnarowski of Cozy Bear Daycare organized a group of individual in home day care providers and the children in their care. They planted flowers at the community sign, flag pole and Gateway sign, in observance of “Earth Day.” Laurie was joined by Morgan Mackiewicz, Lucille Castiglione, Betsy Armitage, Kelly Daniels, Mary Mathes, Shirley McCarthy and Dorothy Terrell. It is truly a great way to introduce our young people, to engage in their community by doing small acts of service. Thank you! Thank you, ladies and the adorable children who worked so hard beautifying Forestville Center. Everyone appreciates your efforts.

· Looking for community service? On Saturday April 25^th join the Pequabuck River clean up, sponsored by the Pequabuck River Watershed Association. Organizer, Mary Mouton has a formal group effort to keep the river litter free. The goal is to focus on the Forestville area with the upcoming Duck Race.

· “Central Square” additional bricks purchased will be installed weather pending. Time table; when a week of dry weather occurs.

Fundraising:

· New replenished stock, of the popular series 2008 Greene Hills Christmas ornament are again available for sale.

· 2009 Sarah E. Reynolds School ornament, rendered by FVA chief artist, Rick Fitzsimmons, is ready for the presses. Thank you Rick!

THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! “Night at the ball park” “ Rock Cat Night” - Monday June 29^th

Bring the family, grand children, neighbors… bring them all for a night at the ball park. Reserve your seats now. The tickets are $5.00 per seat and get this, if FVA sells 100 seats, FVA profits $4.00 per ticket. We have 12 volunteers to work the food vendor booth with 10% profit on all food purchases. It is great family fun with game time at 6:35pm. You do not have to be a FVA member to attend the game. Contact Patti Woolverton 589-5313, pattiw1013@att.net or Diana Mikulak 5826547, dlmikulak@comcast.net for tickets.

· Mike Pasqualicchio has announced this year’s Al Barnes Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2009, at Pine Valley Country club. The price per golfer is $115.00 which includes dinner, golf and cart with tee time at 12:30pm. ***It is sure to be a sellout. Sign up at Nuchie’s***

· Brick sales for Quinlan project are in the final planning stages. Rick Leach has prepared statement to Veteran’s Council for their approval and finally city approval.

Correspondence: Maryellen aka, soon to be named!!

· Congratulations to well deserved VNA for 100 years of service to the Bristol and Forestville community. Non profit FVA has made a generous contribution of $100.00 to their anniversary event.

· Sympathy to Carolyn Norton and family - the passing of Stretch; a legend and a story always told.

· Congratulations to super baton instructor, Sandy Gozzo for 50 years of baton instruction, serving our community well and instilling the satisfaction of competition in our youth today.

Quinlan Park: No progress!

Events:

· Mark your calendar for this year’s summer concert is Tuesday August, 11^th, at 7pm. Rain date is August 12^th. Once again, FVA and Bristol Parks Dept will sponsor the August concert at a cost of $500.

· FVA Scholarship: Central High School was the only high school to forward applications for the scholarship. Although it was slightly disappointing that BEHS and St. Paul’s didn’t take part, Christine did a very nice job at placement of applications in all the guidance offices. Perhaps next year we will advertise the scholarship, introducing students to FVA. Christine along with her committee is ready to select this year’s recipient. Thank you Christine!

· Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 25, 2009, 12 noon

Dave has said the parade may have to be cut back due to sponsorship down. The parade usually runs the dollar amount of $9,000. The shortfall could exceed $2000 to $3000. Necessary cuts will be determined by funds.

We are accepting all donations, memorial, residential and business. All money adds up.

Thank you,

Dave

· FVA members Joan and Ron Trafford, Angie, Jack, Gerald Golarz, Kate and Peter Matthews, Terry Parker and Marsha and Don Lockhart represented FVA at the Award Builder’s Reception of United Way, in March.

· Friday, May 15, 2009 United Way Day of Caring. Volunteers needed to pick up in littered areas for a couple hours. It is good exercise and rewarding. Anyone interested? Contact Dave 582-1108

If you have questions, concerns please notify FVA. We are here to listen and help. If there is a member of the community that may need a little job done, we are here for you. Notify Dave at 582-1108.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - Nuchie’s, 6pm

Please make an effort to attend this meeting!