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Disc Golf Tournament 6/8

Posted on May 29, 2013 | Comments Off on Disc Golf Tournament 6/8

A Day at the Beach:
Disc Golf Tournament
Saturday – June 8th, 2013
1 PM to 5 PM
Hospital Hill Fields
44 Hospital Road | Medfield, MA

On June 8th, kids and adults of all ages will gather to play Frisbee Disc Golf and
enjoy the outdoors. Fun, games and frisbeethrowing clinics will also be part of this charitable event. Proceeds go to Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) to support educational initiatives for substance abuse and prevention in the
community.

Special prizes will be awarded for best Hawaiian shirt. Bring your tropical vibes
and beach attire. Kan Jam, Cornhole, beach volleyball, and other summertime sand classics will be enjoyed by all. Come to enjoy music, food, and fun!
Don’t forget to bring your Agame for the tournament; top finishers will
receive prizes from Noon Hill Grill, Blue Moon, Donut Express, Zebra’s, and
other sponsors. There will be tournament Tshirts for sale at the event.

What is Disc Golf?
Played much like traditional golf, Disc Golf involves throwing a Frisbee disc instead of a ball and clubs.  The goal is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws. Players start from a tee area and throw their Frisbee disc to a “hole” (an elevated metal basket). Players try to navigate the 9 hole course in the fewest amount of throws as possible while enjoying the challenge of negotiating the environment they are surrounded by.

Players will register in teams of up to 4 members. Tee times on the course will be assigned and the schedule emailed to participants, with time preference priority given to preregistrants.

Parking is easy and free.

Register online at http://lesteronline.net/discgolf/
Registration price is:
● $10 for students & kids
● $20 for adults
Your donation for the Albert B. Lester Memorial Disc Golf Tournament goes to support initiatives for
substance abuse prevention in the community.
For more information call Ben Lester @ 5082458088,
ablester@colby.edu
Registration Form Albert
B. Lester Memorial Disc Golf Tournament (“A Day at the Beach”)
NOTE: Registration is online at http://lesteronline.net/discgolf/. Please only use this form if
you are having trouble with the online form!
Team Name: _______________________________________
Preferred Tee Time (between 1:00 and 4:00): ___________
Payment Method (circle): Dropoff
Mail Day of Tournament
Team Captain: _____________________________________ Student/child Adult
Team Member #2: ___________________________________ Student/child Adult
Team Member #3: ___________________________________ Student/child Adult
Team Member #4: ___________________________________ Student/child Adult
Contact’s Email: ___________________________________________________
Contact’s Phone: ___________________________________________________
Please include $10 for each kid/student and $20 for each adult in cash or check.
Total Enclosed Contribution: $___________
Make check payable to: Medfield Foundation MCAP.
Your donation goes to support initiatives for substance abuse prevention in the community.
Thank you!
Mail to: Ben Lester, 28 Hartford St, Medfield MA 02052
Additional players may be matched if team contains less than a foursome.
This form available online at http://lesteronline.net/discgolf/

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Posted in Entertainment, Events, MCAP - Medfeild Cares About Prevention, Medfield Foundation, Teens

TisBest.org

Posted on May 14, 2013 | Comments Off on TisBest.org

I learned about this great organization and website, TisBest.org,  at the Medfield Foundation meeting last night.  Only thing that could make it better is if it had a hyperlocal Medfield list of charities.

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2013 Medfield Foundation volunteers of the year

Posted on March 13, 2013 | Comments Off on 2013 Medfield Foundation volunteers of the year
2013 Medfield Foundation volunteers of the year at the reception on 3/10/13 at The Center

2013 Medfield Foundation volunteers of the year at the reception on 3/10/13 at The Center

At the reception on Sunday, March 10 at The Center, the 2013 Medfield Foundation volunteers of the year were recognized for their extraordinary volunteer service.

Pictured in the front row are Beth Eby, Al Manganello, Ann Thompson, and Katrina Simon, and in the back row are Rick Abecunas, Cynthia Greene, Michelle Doucette, Greg Lyons, Emily Monac, and Rich McKinney.

All those nominated for recognition and those people that suggested them for recognition spoke about the volunteer work they are doing.  Kathy Simon commented that “we were so impressed with all the volunteers. It was uplifting to see what an amazing group
of people we have in Medfield. Makes me proud to live here!”  Patti Garofalo remarked that “it’s quite a special event for everyone who attends.  We all leave there feeling happier and very proud of our town for cultivating such terrific, kind people/volunteers.”

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Congressman Joseph Kennedy honored the four volunteers of the year with flags flown over the Capital in their honor, and Representatives Garlick and Winslow and Senator Timilty joined together to provide them proclamations from the legislature.  Selectman Mark Fisher also presented them honors for the town.

The Medfield Foundation raises private monies for public purpose in Medfield, $1.4 m. to date, and has also been specially recognizing individual volunteers since 2008.

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Joe Kennedy & Jim Timilty at 3/10 volunteer recognition

Posted on March 1, 2013 | Comments Off on Joe Kennedy & Jim Timilty at 3/10 volunteer recognition

Congressman Joseph Kennedy’s and Senator James Timilty’s offices have indicated that each will attend the Medfield Foundation volunteer of the year recognition reception at 4:00 PM on 3/10/13 at The Center.

The annual volunteer recognition reception event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, with refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market and Blue Moon Bagel Café.

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MFi volunteers for 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 | Comments Off on MFi volunteers for 2013

Medfield Foundation 2013 Volunteer Recognition

4:00 PM, Sunday, March 10
The Center

The Medfield Foundation is pleased to announce that this year the following Medfield people  were nominated by fellow residents for special recognition for extraordinary volunteer efforts:

Youth Volunteer of the Year
 
Katrina Simon

Katrina Simon for work with the Mass. Alzheimer’s Assoc., MYAC, China student  exchanges, Chinese Club at MHS, Downtown Study Committee, political campaigns, and The Zullo Gallery

Greg Lyons
Greg Lyons for tutoring work at the Medfield High School math lab, MHS Community Teens, P&C Sports

Emily Monac

Emily Monac for therapeutic horseback riding work at BiNA Farm, MHS Community Teens, and HOBY Youth Leadership

Volunteer of the Year

Beth Eby

Beth Eby for her work with the Medfield Food Cupboard, and her support and advocacy for tennis

Rick Abecunas
Rick Abecunas for his work with the Lowell Mason Foundation, Green Street & Dale Street Playgrounds, Soup to Go Medfield,     Scouts,   Medfield Music Assoc., & ANGP

Michelle Doucette

Michelle Doucette for her work with the American Legion Auxiliary, Dwight-Derby House, Veterans Day celebration, Home     Committee

Cynthia Greene

Cynthia Greene for her work with the Medfield Energy Committee, LWV. SEPAC, & Town Bylaw Review Committee

Rick McKinney

Rick McKinney for his work as scoutmaster of Troop 89 and Cub Scout Pack 200, Thunder Hill 4H, &  Youth Lacrosse

Lifetime Achievement

al manganello, jr
Albert Manganello, Jr. for his work with all things related to veterans, the Cemetery Commission, Legion Baseball, Little League, Memorial Day Parade, Children’s Christmas Party

Ann Thompson photo
Ann Thompson for her work in town government, the Library Trust Fund, Home Committee, Girls Scouts, MHS Boosters, St. Edward’s, Knitting for Cancer, and Medfield TV

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Tomorrow is last day to nominate a volunteer

Posted on January 24, 2013 | Comments Off on Tomorrow is last day to nominate a volunteer

Friday, January 25 is the last day to nominate an extraordinary Medfield volunteer for special recognition for their volunteer efforts as the Medfield Foundation volunteer of the year – adult, youth, or lifetime achievement.  The form to make the nomination is at the Medfield Foundation’s website.

If the person was already nominated once before, you can just ask for that former nomination to be re-submitted this year – nothing easier.

Join the fun, by submitting a nomination, and then at the 4PM reception on 3/10/13 at The Center tell your Medfield neighbors and the whole world (Medfield.TV puts their video of the reception on-line) about your favorite Medfield nominee.

The reception is sponsored through the generosity of the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation.

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On being a selectman

Posted on January 15, 2013 | Comments Off on On being a selectman

Lyme Disease Study Committee reported at last night’s meeting another totally successful hunt to cull deer.  There were no complaint and/or issues raised, and 26 deer were culled. Reports are that there are currently almost no ticks around, but members refused to take credit, given their nascent year plus old efforts.  Their thinking was that the tick numbers may have more to do with the lack of acorns a year ago, which may in turn have reduced the mouse population.

The committee goals going forward now include both improving the woodland habitat and increasing public safety, in addition to reducing Lyme Disease and education about tick born diseases.  The over grazing by the deer has changed our woodlands, wiping out species of both plants and thereby also removing the food that allowed other animals to exist.  For example, the gruffed grouse are almost never seen any more.

One resident did call about hunter issues, but learned that those particular hunters were not enrolled in the town program, and then upon learning about the town program, signed on to have his land included in the hunt next year.

Medfield Foundation meeting heard reports on an extremely successful first year running the Angel Run thanks to Kelly McDermott’s leadership, and on the Medfield Foundation volunteer of the year effort (deadline to submit nominations is 1/25/13).

Medfield TV.  Mike Sullivan circulated sample documents to the Board of Selectmen for review, in an effort to expedite the resolution of the current contract negotiations.  I now know a lot about the Concord Carlisle TV system.  I am constantly impressed by and interested in what Medfield TV puts out for us.

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Posted in Medfield Foundation, Medfield TV, Wildlife Management & Lyme disease

Nominate Volunteers Now

Posted on January 8, 2013 | Comments Off on Nominate Volunteers Now

Medfield Foundation Opens
Nominations for 2013 Volunteer Awards

Do you know someone in Medfield who dedicates countless time and energy to a worthy community cause or initiative?  If so, now is your chance to nominate him or her for a Medfield Foundation volunteer award – the adult, the youth, or the lifetime achievement awards.

This year’s nomination form, due January 25, 2013, seeks to capture information about the volunteer’s work in specific areas, including:

•    Action     What does the nominee actually do in his/her capacity as a volunteer?
•    Need         What community need(s) does the nominee address?
•    Impact     How is nominee’s volunteer work making a difference?
•    Inspiration     What makes the nominee unique or special?

Anyone interested in submitting a nomination for one of the 2013 Medfield Foundation volunteer awards can download the official form from http://www.medfieldfoundation.org. Completed forms should be e-mailed as attachments to MFiVolunteerAward@gmail.com no later than January 25.

The  MFi’s 2013 volunteer recognition reception will be held from 4 – 6 PM on Sunday, March 10 at The Center, and all are invited.

In 2012, Bill Massaro received the Volunteer of the Year award, Jane Garofalo received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, and John Harney was the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.   Massaro, Garofalo, and Harney, along with all those nominated were honored with official proclamations presented by MFi president, Stephen Phillips.  More than twenty Medfield residents received recognition for their volunteer efforts at last spring’s reception.

The Medfield Foundation, Inc. is a volunteer-run private nonprofit, tax deductible 501(c)(3) corporation created in 2001 to raises private monies for public purposes in the Town of Medfield, which allows donors to designate their donations for particular purposes.  The Medfield Foundation allows motivated groups to fund raise for Medfield purposes as part of the MFi.  To date, the Medfield Foundation has raised over $1,400,000.00 for the Town of Medfield.

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Rockland Trust again sponsors MFi’s VOTY

Posted on November 30, 2012 | Comments Off on Rockland Trust again sponsors MFi’s VOTY

$ockland Trust Charitable Foundation

The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation continues its sponsorship of the Medfield Foundation volunteer of the year recognition process and event, that the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation first began last year.  Kathy Brennan, of the Medfield Foundation volunteer of the year committee, announced that Jeanne Travers of the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation indicated that it wanted to both continue to be involved with the Medfield Foundation’s volunteer of the year events, and to increase its sponsorship.  Last year the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation became the first sponsor to underwrite the costs of the MFi’s volunteer of the year event and reception.  Ms Brennan noted that it is the support from Rockland Trust that allows the MFi to  properly recognize all the volunteers.

Cheryl O’Donnell, Branch Manager of the Medfield office of Rockland Trust, attended the reception last March and added her “personal thanks to all the volunteers” for the many things they had done to make Medfield a better place.

This year the extraordinary Medfield volunteers will be feted and celebrated at a reception at 4:00 PM on March 10, 2013 at The Center.

The Medfield Foundation started in 2008 recognizing extraordinary Medfield volunteers as its volunteer of the year.  The first year there was just the one category of volunteer of the year.  However, in the second year, so many Medfield High School students were suggested for recognition, that the Medfield Foundation added a second category for the youth volunteers of the year.  Last year the lifetime achievement award was added to recognize those whose volunteer work covered many years, and now this year there continue to be three categories of volunteers who can be nominated.  Nominations are made by means of a form at the Medfield Foundation’s website.

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Sat. yoga & Sun. Angel Run

Posted on November 30, 2012 | Comments Off on Sat. yoga & Sun. Angel Run
The Medfield Foundation Angel Run – 2 PM Sunday, December 2

Angel Run

Dec. 2 at 2PM

Wheelock School

  • race day registration
  • family fun
  • costumes
  • bells
  • caroling
  • signs
  • music
  • decorations
  • friends
  • food
  • community
  • charity
  • good times

Pre- Angel Run

Warm Up Saturdayat HYP Studio

Loosen up those legs at a Pre-Angel Run warm up at the newly opened HYP Studio in Medfield. HYP has generously offered to provide special Angel Run classes this Saturday, December 1st, as a warm up to the Angel Run happening on Sunday, December 2nd at 2pm at the Wheelock School.

HYP Studio will donate the proceeds from 4 unique Saturday classes to the Medfield Foundation Angel Run mission, to help Medfield families in need.

The classes that are being offered this Saturday are:

  • 2:00 pm- Angel Run Asana Yoga with Braxton
  • 2:00 & 4:00 pm- Real Ryder Rydes spin class
  • 4:00pm- Power Flow yoga

Come get in the flow or spin those legs out before Sunday’s race at HYP Studio located at 120 North Meadows Road, Medfield (next to Slugger’s Academy).

The Medfield Foundation Angel Run accepts registrations on race day, Sunday, December 2nd starting at 1:00pm at the Ralph Wheelock School. The race begins promptly at 2pm.

We hope you join us in this festive fun-raiser!

The 2013 “Medfield Foundation Angel Run”- the Angel Run’s 7th year, the MFi’s 1st year

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MFi celebrates its 11th anniversary (2001 – 2012)
$1.3m+ raised to date for public purposes in Medfield
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