GFWC of Massachusetts Scholarships for 2010
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) of Massachusetts is pleased to be offering scholarships for 2010. Over a dozen scholarships are available in varying amounts for new college students and those returning to college.
The application forms are available online at www.gfwcma.org or at the reference librarian at the Westborough public library. The following scholarships are available for any Massachusetts resident. The Julia Ward Howe scholarship is for graduate study in political science, Pennies for Art scholarship, Music scholarship for voice, Music scholarship for major in piano, instrument, music education or therapy and voice; Memorial Education Fund for graduate study in library science or engineering, Return to School scholarship, Education Teaching scholarship, Woman's Italian Club of Boston scholarship for undergraduate study, Catherine Philbin scholarship for undergraduate or graduate study in public health and a Communication Disorders-Speech Therapy scholarship for graduate study. All awards will be paid directly to the college for tuition only.
All scholarship recipients will be invited to attend a scholarship luncheon at the GFWC of Massachusetts state convention on May 2, 2010. For more information call Judy at the Westborough Woman's Club at 508-870-1895.
[Note: deadlines for applications begin as early as February 1, 2010 -- webmaster]
Small Business Owners Invited to Roundtable Discussion - Framingham, Nov 19
Roundtable Discussion with the
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business
This is a great opportunity for MetroWest small businesses to voice their opinions, challenges and suggestions directly to the committee on which Representative Dykema serves.
November 19, 2009
4:00 pm
Memorial Building
150 Concord St.
Framingham, MA 01702
For more information, contact leah.robins@state.ma.us in Rep. Dykema’s office or kate.souza@state.ma.us with the Committee on Community Development & Small Business.
Horrible Customer Experience at a Local Retailer
Today, my 70-year old mother had a horrible experience at a local retailer. She flew to MA from out of town with just a few hours' notice to care for me -- bringing three days' clothes. She has now been here two weeks, as my situation has complicated. So she's trying to get creative with her clothes!
I suggested she try this wonderful store, Definitely Wendy. So my exhausted and worried mother went in, with many many $ available to spend. However, she looks haggard and a little ratty in the clothes that have been working so hard for two weeks.
This boutique is much like the ones my wonderful mother frequents in her home town. The service, however, was not.
When she touched a shirt, the salesperson -- who is the owner -- told her not to touch. In fact, the rude and dismissive behavior led my mother, who had in mind THREE nice outfits instead walked out.
She was in tears. IN TEARS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
It is dangerous to judge a book by its cover. You never know what is really going on inside. To the owner of Definitely Wendy, you have not only lost my business but you have made me very sad and disappointed that my community behaves this way.
I hope that others will reconsider bringing their business to this lousy establishment.
Ellen Rutter, Hopkinton
Veteran's Day Ceremonies 2009
9:00 AM Westborough Veteran's Day parade - starts at VFW Post 9013 on Milk St.
9:30 AM Ceremonies at Pine Grove Cemetary
9:50 AM Parade continues to Vietnam Memorial, then Forbes Municipal Building on West Main St.
Introductions for Grand Marshal Robert Hennessy. (See his article at the Westborough News.)
10:40 AM Marchers proceed to the Westborough rotary for additional services.
11:00 AM Conclusion
Following the parade, participants and invited guests will meet at Post 9013 for a light meal.
A Day to Thank Our Veterans - by Rep. Dykema
A Day to Thank Our Veterans
Whether your schedule finds you working, doing errands or enjoying a day with family, please make the time to thank a veteran on Veteran’s Day.
This Veteran’s Day, take a moment to reflect on our daily freedoms and remember the men and women willing sacrifice everything to protect them. Today we’re reminded that the American ideals we celebrate on the 4th of July are only possible because of those who risk all to defend them.
One of the most important ways to thank our veterans is by providing support and opportunity when they return home. As a member of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, I was proud to represent our district and join my colleagues last week to pass legislation to do just that. The legislation will create opportunity for returning veterans by giving disabled veteran-owned businesses a leg up in competing for state contracts. It will make some military training transferable for state certification requirements. The legislation also creates a Commonwealth Medal of Liberty to honor Massachusetts service members killed in action. There is plenty of work to be done to fulfill our duty to veterans, but this legislation is an important step forward. Its passage honors Massachusetts veterans of every generation.
From the war of our independence to today’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Commonwealth’s soldiers have answered the call to protect us and our liberties. They and their families continue to make enormous sacrifices on our behalf and today we express our gratitude and our thanks.
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State Representative Carolyn Dykema represents the towns of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway (pct. 1), Southborough (pct. 2 & 3) and Westborough (pct. 2).
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