FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Foundation has announced the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham honorees.
In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham.
On Thursday, March 22nd 2012, Salute to Framingham will honor Mark & Karen Curtis and Dave Gudejko.
Since 1989, Mark and Karen Curtis have been sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need. With the help of volunteers, Mark and Karen Curtis have prepared and served traditional Thanksgiving meals to thousands of needy families for more than two decades. Last year, at the “Curtis Family Thanksgiving“, nearly 1,700 people had a free, hot Thanksgiving dinner either delivered to their door or served to them at Eagles Hall in Framingham.
The annual Curtis Family Thanksgiving dinner brings together more than 400 members of the community including local business owners, Framingham Girl Scouts, students from Fuller Middle School and Framingham High School and members of Framingham Youth Hockey who donate supplies, money or their time to follow the example that Mark and Karen Curtis have set for the last 23 years.
As owners/operators of the Eagles All-American Grill, the Curtis’ service to the Framingham community continues year round with service to senior residents of Memorial House and the Callahan Senior Center. Through the years, Mark & Karen Curtis have been also a part of community family events ranging from Concerts on the Common to the groundbreaking at Bowditch Field.
Dave Gudejko has been involved in the town of Framingham since moving here in 1978. For almost three decades, Dave has been active in Framingham Baseball in many capacities including serving as president of both Little League and Framingham Babe Ruth. He has coached, chaired many fundraising activities and answered the call whenever he was asked. In addition, Dave worked closely with Framingham Parks and Recreation Department as field liaison where he scheduled fields for more than 1,000 players.
For many years, Dave volunteered to get up before sunrise on cold Sunday mornings to make sure that the kids got safely onto buses to enjoy the Framingham Parks and Recreation department’s ski and snowboard program. That same attitude and spirit was brought to the Marian Boosters when as past president he helped shape that organization. Additionally, Dave has coached CYO basketball and administered many youth programs through St. Bridget’s CYO including community outreach programs, ski trips and bowling.
This year, the Salute to Framingham will present the Jim O’Connor Community Service Award to the Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation. Named for former FHS Athletic Director and founder of the Salute to Framingham, this award honors an organization whose work benefits the youth of Framingham. The Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation was established by Framingham Co-operative Bank in 1998 as a reflection of its long-standing commitment to the local community.
In addition to these honorees, the Salute program also recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who make each day “special” in our public schools, and also acknowledges graduating FHS students who positively impact the school community.
The Salute to Framingham will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00pm at the Sheraton Framingham Ballroom.
Complete details and ticket information are available at www.salute-to-framingham.com
Proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham High School Foundation. All proceeds from the event are used to benefit FHS students by supporting activities, the arts, and athletics at the school.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. Since then, the Salute to Framingham has become one of Framingham’s most celebrated annual events. This year’s honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham.
On Thursday, March 24th, Salute to Framingham will honor Michael Grilli and Joey Sementelli.
In addition to these honorees, the Salute program also recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who make each day “special” in our public schools. We also acknowledge graduating FHS students who positively impact the school community.
This year, the Salute to Framingham will present the Jim O’Connor Community Service Award to F-SEPAC (Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council). Named for former FHS Athletic Director and founder of the Salute to Framingham, this award honors an organization whose work benefits the youth of Framingham. Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council is co-chaired by Cheryl Caira and Susan Arndt.
The Salute to Framingham Dinner will take place on Thursday, March 24th at the Sheraton Framingham Ballroom. Complete details and ticket information are available at:
Proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham High School Foundation. All proceeds from the event are used to benefit FHS students by supporting activities, the arts, and athletics at the school.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — What once started as a vision over seventeen years ago has grown into one of Framingham’s most cherished annual events. Each year the Salute to Framingham Dinner Committee will honor three individuals who have done much for Framingham’s youth.
We encourage everyone from Framingham to consider nominating an individual, from any sector of the community, who has made a difference in the lives of the youth of our town. The basic criteria for this nomination are that the individual has given selflessly to the youth of Framingham.
All nominations received will be kept on file and reviewed in January of each year. To be considered as a recipient for the 2009 Salute to Framingham, written and online nominations must be submitted by January 5, 2009. The committee will be meeting the following week to select the recipients.
Visit Framinghamflyers.com and click on Salute to Framingham to submit a nomination online or to obtain more information on the event. Letters of nomination may be mailed to Salute to Framingham, Box 2367, Framingham, MA 01703.
Plan to attend the 17th Annual Salute to Framingham Dinner at the Sheraton Framingham in March.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Salute to Framingham Committee is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the 2007 Salute to Framingham Award: Joe Casperowitz, James O’Connor, and Michael Phipps.
Please join them in honoring these recipients who have given unselfishly of their time to thousands of children, at the 15th Annual Salute to Framingham Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th, 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel.
For information on the event, please visit framinghamflyers.com.
The Salute benefits students involved in the Arts, Activities, and Athletics at Framingham High School. Tickets for this event are $60 per person and are a wonderful way to show support for Framingham High School and the people that help make it special.
For more info, see: http://www.framinghamflyers.com
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 14th Annual Salute to Framingham will take place on March 15, 2006 at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Framingham
This year’s honorees are: Jim Carney, Margo Deane and Pam Hulme.
To place an ad in the program book or buy to tickets go to www.Salutetoframingham.org or call (508) 879-4152.
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