Y’s Men Membership News

“Share the Y’s Men Experience”

Week ending April 13, 2024

We have added over 110 active New Members (year to date) during the 2023-2024 Y’s Men Year (June 1, 2023 to present).

We look forward to seeing ALL Y’s MEN in person every Thursday morning.

NEW Y’s MEN

We are delighted to announce the addition of one new Member this past week to our rapidly growing and dynamic organization. 

• Sunil Mehra, M.D.  smmehra@gmail.com 727-810-6773 Referred by Art Mann and Ron Holtz.

Please take a moment and either call or email Dr. Sunil Mehra and welcome him to our great organization!

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• Thank you to all Y’s Men Members who have “recruited and referred” their colleagues, friends, and relatives to Y’s Men of Westport/Weston. We are fortunate to welcome so many new, talented, committed and engaged Members If you have not yet referred a prospective new member or a guest to visit Y’s Men, this is the time to make your calls and visits to qualifying prospects.
• Please send any Membership questions to Ron Holtz at ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com or call 203-993-4970. If you need the user name and password for Members Only Website access, please contact me. I will always return your call or email the same day!

*If you have new member referrals, please send them the application link below from our website that they can complete and submit:

https://www.ysmenwestportweston.org/membership/membership-application/

*Our bylaws stipulate that all prospective Members must be current or prior residents of either Westport or Weston, CT. Please do not refer anyone who does not meet this criteria.

Senator Richard Blumenthal

Y’s Men of Westport/Weston are invited to be a guest of Westport Sunrise Rotary on Friday, April 19, 2024 when US Senator Richard (Dick) Blumenthal will be the guest speaker. Senator Blumenthal is serving his third term representing Connecticut in the United States Senate.

The presentation will be at Greens Farms Congregational Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport, starting at 7:45 am and Senator Blumenthal will begin at approximately 8:00 am.

Coffee and bagels/muffins will be served starting at 7:00 am. Visit the website at: www.WestportSunriseRotary.org for more information.

Please RSVP (required) to Ron Holtz - ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com

“SPRING FLING”

For our newer members (and legacy members) who have not yet attended an exciting Y’s Men Social Event (or even if you have), The Spring Fling on April 19 at the Gaelic Club of Fairfield should not be missed. Our President and “Chief Socializer” Dewey Loselle and the Social Committee have promised a fun and exciting evening with our fellow Y’s Men and guests.  Details are below in case you missed the earlier emails. Please sign up now below as there is a capacity limit. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Ys Men Social Committee Presents

Spring Fling

Please ignore if you've already signed up.

Sign up and payment deadline has been extended to tomorrow (Monday April 15).

Time is running out! Don't wait for it to be SOLD OUT.

Come join us for a Y's Men Annual Spring Fling & Buffet Dinner

Music by

Click the two links below for a taste of the entertainment.

Irish Pub: www.vimeo.com/929970562

Irish Dance: www.vimeo.com/929972480

Ballroom of the Gaelic Club of Fairfield

74 Beach Road

Fairfield CT

April 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Buffet Dinner just $75.00 per person

Live Irish Band

Traditional Irish Music and Good ol' Rock 'n' Roll

Dancing

Cash Bar

Don’t miss out on a great social opportunity.

Dress is casual with a touch of green.

The private Gaelic Club is a special party venue, 

a must see if you have never been. https://gaconline.org/ .

Click below to sign up

Or pay by check ASAP made out to Y's Men of Westport/Weston and mailed to Y's Men of Westport/Weston, P.O. Box 167, Westport, CT 06880-0167.

VOLUNTEERS

For new members and legacy members - we are seeking volunteers to assist in our many activities and committees. If you are a newer member, this is a great way to meet other members and become more involved and engaged in Y’s Men.

For more information on Volunteer opportunities, please contact our A.D. (Activities Director) and Immediate Past President, Baxter Urist at burist@optonline.net

CONSUMER REPORTS II 

“Indication of Interest”

In May 2023, we did a highly successful T&E Trip and Tour to the Consumer Reports Auto Testing Facility in Colchester, CT. Because we were only allowed to have 50 Y’s Men attendees, and there was a huge response, we selected the attendees by “lottery” and there was a substantial “wait list.” Many Members have inquired if there will be a follow-up visit to the 327-acre Consumer Reports Auto Testing Facility.

We are currently working with the Consumer Reports Team for a potential Visit and comprehensive tour of the main campus of Consumer Reports in Yonkers, NY. This is the National site where everything is tested with the exception of automobiles.

We are attempting to get “Indications of Interest” for any Member who would be interested in attending on Wednesday, June 5 for a full afternoon Tour of the huge campus and laboratories followed by a Wine Tasting Event at the end of the day. There would be a minimum donation to Consumer Reports of $50.00, and they are a 501(c)3 organization. Since these Tours are typically not done for the Public and are limited to the Press, this Tour would be for Members Only – no spouses or guests. We are discussing a maximum number that would be allowed that will probably be for only 100 Members. We should have final details within the next week.  You should save the date as this is an Event that will not be repeated! Those members who have sent indications of interest will get top priority on the final list.

We must have a count of potential attendees so we can finalize our conversations with Consumer Reports. This does not include the Auto Testing Facility in Connecticut that will be discussed later this year. Please respond to ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com by Friday, April 19, 2024. If you have questions, please email them as well. Your response is not a binding reservation, but merely to gauge Y’s Men Member interest for final planning. However, if you do not respond, we will assume that you are not interested in attending.

Ronald Holtz

Membership Committee Chairman

Y's Men of Westport/Weston, CT