Kicking things off, chairman Ellery Plotkin welcomed the guests and turned things over to Tony Janotta, who expressed Governor Dannel Malloy’s regrets for being unable to attend. (Of course, celebrating his wife’s birthday had to come first.) Janotta, though, began the blizzard of citations with the Governor’s documents for our recipients.

Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman spoke next, expressing her admiration for the Fairfield party before turning the podium over to rookie Senator Richard Blumenthal. The perennial friend to the town spoke warmly of the recipients and his own efforts in Washington. He was followed by Attorney General George Jepson, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and Controller Kevin Lembo.

Long time friend to the DTC, Susan Bysiewicz, presented books about Ella Grasso to the recipients and renewed her affection for Fairfield. Also in attendance were  State Central Chair Nancy DiNardo and Trumbull’ s Anthony Musto.

After people finally got a chance to sample the buffet, the second round of presentations began with State Representative Kim Fawcett making presentations to Jay and Shelley. Congressman Chris Murphy paid his respects while Jim Himes sent citations, unable to attend given his schedule in the Middle East.

Before the awards could be presented, a Governor’s citation was presented to longtime DTC member and public servant Joe Gall whose spirit was still willing but his 90 year old body told him it was time to retire from the Representative Town Meeting.

First Selectman Mike Tetreau next took the podium to read proclamations honoring Jay and Shelley with naming the day after them. Then, last year’s recipient, Heather Dean, presented Jay with the Denise Dougiello Young Turk Award. Fighting back tears, Jay spoke movingly about all the people around town who encouraged his role in public service and helped his campaign to gain a seat on the RTM. He spoke movingly of the moments that become cherished memories as he worked with various campaigns.

Finally, Barbara Rifkin, daughter of Sidney and Eunice Postol, came up to present the award named after her mother: Eunice Postol Award for Community Service. What was eye-opening for most in the room was the lengthy resume of activities spanning athletics and social work. Her accomplishments were not only in Fairfield but literally spanned the globe. Much of that was unveiled during Mike’s reading of the proclamation but her own anecdotes were equally moving.

Right on schedule, the afternoon wrapped up and could not have worked as smoothly without the efforts of the Fund Raising Committee, chaired by Heather Dean, aided and abetted by Lisa Winjum, Karen Hinch, Jen Hochberg, Tyson Toller, Sue Barrett, and Ruth Smey.

Jeanette & Al Janotta acted as our hosts at the Patterson Club and Richard Jacobs took nearly 100 pictures of the event.

It should be noted that the event was underwritten by Susan Barrett, Sal DiNardo; Chip Donovan; Kevin & Penny Flynn, Robert Greenberger, Richard Gribko, Kathleen Griffin, Bob & Roberta Stone, Debby Zieff, Philip Dwyer, Kim Fawcett, Michael Tetreau, Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Tom & Madelen Drew, and Susan Burstein

The event celebrates exemplary Fairfield Democrats. This year, Jay Wolk will be awarded the Denise Dougiello “Young Turk” Award. The award is given annually to a newer member of the Democratic Party who has contributed in an exceptional way to moving it to the future.

Jay is a newly elected member of the RTM, representing District 6.  He is president of the Dogwood Green Association and is the Fairfield PTA’s Liaison to the First Selectman’s office, and is responsible for communicating the First Selectman’s strategic agenda to the leadership team and the 19 PTA units. Jay also serves of the Fairfield Public School’s Climate Team on Bullying.  Many a Democratic candidate has benefitted from Jay’s hard work: he is a tireless worker, who is always ready to help in any way.

The Eunice Postol Community Service Award will be awarded to Shelley Cryan. The award is given annually to a Democrat who over the past years has exemplified undying dedication to community service.  Shelley has an extraordinary record of community service, not only to Fairfield, but to others in need around the world.  Many Fairfielders know  Shelley from her work with various PTA projects, her time spent coaching girls’ softball for Fairfield Parks and Recreation, or her years as coach for the Odyssey of the Mind program.  Shelley also led a group of Fairfield middle school students in a trip to Africa to help repair a school  and is currently Vice President of Humanity Now, a non-profit organization founded by Fairfield teachers that participates in marketing initiatives to connect children around the world for learning, cultural exchange, fundraising for humanitarian efforts.

Prominent Democratic officials and candidates are also expected to attend to help congratulate the honorees.

Individual tickets are $100.00. Underwriter contributions of $250 or more receive two tickets and acknowledgement in the event program.

Advertising space in the program is available.

For more information on the Century Club Brunch or on the Fairfield   Democrats, call Heather Dean at (203) 255-5238 or email FairfieldDTC@gmail.com

How do we recognize and celebrate the diversity that exists in Fairfield to create an atmosphere of change in town?  Please see attached form for further information.

6:00 p.m. – Wine and Cheese Event at Penfield Pavilion.  Wine provided by Harry’s Wine & Liquors

7:30 p.m. – Small Group Dinners at local restaurants, homes and alternative venues.  The cost of dinner is the responsibility of each participant.

Childcare available at the Fairfield YMCA

This event is supported by a grant provided by the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund and organized by a committee of Fairfield citizens.

**NEW DATE** Thursday, March 15, 2012, Regular DTC Meeting – first meeting of 2012-2014 term

Friday, March 23, 2012, 64^th Annual Jefferson Jackson Bailey Dinner

Special Guest Governor Dannel P. Malloy, keynote speaker Maryland Governor and Chair of the Democratic Governors Association Martin O’Malley

For more information on the dinner, on the program book or to reserve your table today (remember – seating is based on when money is received!) please email Amber Page or call the office at 860-560-1775.

Time: Cocktails, 6:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm

Place: Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

Sunday, April 1, 2012, Century Club Brunch

          Join the DTC to present the annual Denise Dougiello Young Turk Award to Jay Wolk, and the annual Eunice Postol Award to Shelley Cryan

Time: 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm

Place: Paterson Club

Information and Reservations:     Heather Dean, jhccm88@optonline.net

Osborn Hill School, All Purpose Room

6:30 PM: District Leaders

7:30 PM: Regular Meeting

Agenda

Approval of Minutes of January 3 and January 11, 2012 Meetings

Treasurer’s Report

Selectman’s Report

State Central Report

State House Report

Old Business

New Business

8:00 PM Special Guest

Dr. David Title

Superintendent, Fairfield Public Schools

Vacancies

2010-2012 term  2012-2014 term

District 1 – 7 District 1 – 9

District 2 – 7 District 2 – 10

District 3 – 1 District 3 – 1

District 4 – 4 District 4 – 2

District 5 – 6 District 5 – 7

District 6 – 8 District 6 – 6

District 7 – 3 District 7 – 3

District 8 – 1 District 8 – 6

District 9 – 2 District 9 – 4

District 10 – 5 District 10 – 7

Next Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 13, 2012

(first meeting of 2012-2014 term)

MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, February 17, 2012,7:30pm

Roger Ludlowe Middle School Auditorium

VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE!!

Dave, a romantic comedy starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver (1993), is the political version of the The Prince and the Pauper. When the president goes into a coma, a temp agency operator named Dave, who looks just like him, takes his place in the White House.

or

The Way We Were is a 1973 American romantic drama starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, directed by Sydney Pollack. The screenplay by Arthur Laurents was based on his college days at Cornell University and his experiences with the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Cast your vote with Heather Dean, jhccm88@optonline.net

First Selectman Michael Tetreau’s

State of the Town Address

Monday, January 23, 2012, 8:00 pm

Board of Education Conference Room

501 Kings Highway East, 2^nd floor

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Sunday, January 22, 2012 through Sunday, February 12, 2012

First Selectman Tetreau discussses local issues on Cablevision’s Meet the Leaders

Fairfield First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau recently appeared on Cablevision’s Meet the Leaders to discuss various local issues including the State of Fairfield in 2012, the budget, pension funding and a financial update.  Meet the Leaders is a cable-based show that features mayors and first selectmen from Connecticut.

The show will air on Channel 84 every day during the weeks of 1/22 and 2/12 on the following days and times for each of those weeks:

Sunday:  5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 11:00 p.m.

Monday:  7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11 p.m.

Tuesday:  7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11 p.m.

Wednesday:  7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11 p.m.

Thursday:  7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.

Friday:  7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.

Saturday:  7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.

Monday, February 6, 2012, Regular DTC Meeting – last meeting of 2010-2012 term

Time: 7:30 pm Place: Osborn Hill All Purpose Room

Special Guest:  Dr. David Title, Superintendent, Fairfield Public Schools

Friday, February 17, 2012, Take Your Sweetheart to the Movies!-Details to be announced

Sunday, April 1, 2012, Century Club Brunch – Details to be announced

Special Meeting to Accept Applications for Membership in Democratic Town Committee for 2012-2014 (Snow Date Tuesday, January 17)

Time:  6:15 – 6:45

Place:  Osborn Hill School All Purpose Room

Special Meeting to Endorse Candidates for 2012-2014 DTC (Snow Date Tuesday, January 17)

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Place: Osborn Hill School All Purpose Room

Wed., January 18, 2012: Town and Gown: Mutual Opportunities and Responsibilities

Fairfield University and Rotary Club present a discussion on town gown relations, featuring Fairfield University President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. and Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau, at the new Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road

Time:  Light breakfast, 7:30 am

Program, 7:45 – 8:45 am

Admission:      Free

Reservations:  David P. Schmidt, Ph.D., at (203) 254-4000, ext. 2837
or dschmidt@fairfield.edu

Monday, February 6, 2012, Regular DTC Meeting – last meeting of 2010-2012 term

Time:  7:30 pm

Place:  Osborn Hill All Purpose Room

Special Guest:  Dr. David Title, Superintendant, Fairfield Public Schools

Friday, February 17, 2012, Take Your Sweetheart to the Movies!-Details to be announced

Sunday, April 1, 2012, Century Club Brunch – Details to be announced

Saturday, December 10, 2011

at the home of Marc Andre

 130 Lakeview Drive

Fairfield, CT  06825

7:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m.

$20 per person for adults

Children are welcome at no charge.

Last names from A-L, please bring a homemade dessert.

Last names from M-Z, please bring a homemade appetizer.

Fairfield DTC will provide the spirits.

Please bring a non-perishable food item donation for the CT Food Bank.

RSVP to Heather Dean, 203-255-5238 by December 7, 2011.

Map/directions available at:

http://tinyurl.com/DTCParty

If you cannot attend but would like to join the spirit of the season,

you may bring a contribution to the DTC or the Connecticut Food Bank

to the regular DTC meeting on Monday, December 5

Osborn Hill School

All Purpose Room

7:00 PM: District Leaders

7:30 PM: Regular Meeting

Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2011 Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Selectman’s Report

State Central Report

State House Report

Old Business

New Business

Discussion of availability of 2012-2014 Fairfield DTC membership appications

2011 Vacancies

District 1 – 7

District 2 – 7

District 3 – 1

District 4 – 4

District 5 – 6

District 6 – 8

District 7 – 3

District 8 – 1

District 9 – 2

District 10 – 5