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Photo
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Many
thanks to MetLife during our December pledge drive.
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MetLife Foundation made a $1,000 grant from their Volunteer
Project Fund to Rhode Island PBS Foundation in recognition of
MetLife Volunteers. Snoopy presents the check to Paul Zangari
(left) and is joined by David Hammarstrom, MetLife Corporate
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Volunteers
from MetLife man the phone lines during our December pledge
drive.
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Homeschoolers
from RI and MA come for a tour of the Rhode Island PBS
Television Studios and learn about Video Streaming. "What
a wonderful way to augment our teaching." -Jane Forsythe
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Lights…
Camera… AUCTION!
April 25-30, 2004
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Our celebrity auctioneers and legions of volunteers helped to
make this year's auction such a memorable event. Thank you to
our many donors and vendors - without you, the auction would
not be possible! Enjoy the happy moments and smiling faces as
we bring you images from Lights… Camera… AUCTION! |
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emotional moment on live TV as Acting President Dave Piccerelli
presents best wishes on behalf of the staff to retiring President
and CEO Susan L. Farmer. |
Dave
and Paul Zangari share a congratulatory beverage with Susan
Farmer, saluting her 17 years of service to Rhode Island PBS.
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On
the road again... Maria Velasquez and Ann Marie Spatharakis
of the Educational Services Department hit the road to deliver
the Instructional Television Guides to Rhode Island Schools.
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Volunteers
from MetLife Auto & Home's Warwick location staff the
Rhode Island PBS phone bank during the March Membership
Drive.
The
Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) sponsored
their annual Legislators Reception at the Rhode
Island PBS facility on January 14, 2004. Members
of the Rhode Island House and Senate mingled with
radio and television personalities and executives
at the casual event, catered by Guy Abelson Catering.
RIBA
President Jay Howell presented an award of appreciation
to Governor Don Carcieri, honoring the governor's
outstanding leadership through the aftermath of
The Station nightclub fire.
Elected
officials also answered questions and commented
on state issues during informal panel discussions,
which were video taped. The program, Rhode
Island Legislators Speak Out, aired January
18th at 9 a.m. on Rhode Island PBS.
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Rhode
Island Governor Donald Carcieri accepts an Appreciation
Award from RIBA President Jay Howell, president
and general manager of WPRI-12.
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(l-r)
House Minority Leader District 30 Representative
Robert Watson (R), District 72 Representative Christine
Callahan (R), Rhode Island PBS host Paul Zangari,
District 37 Senator Susan Sosnowski (D), District
36 Senator James Sheehan (D)
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District 62 Representative Elizabeth Dennigan (D),
District 36 Representative Matthew McHugh (D), Paul
Zangari, District 28 Representative Victor Moffitt
(R), District 24 Representative Joseph Trillo (R)
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Scott Cook, 630 WPRO-AM; Ron St. Pierre, 630 WPRO-AM;
Wendy Cicchetti, ABC-6; Jennifer Brien, 630 WPRO-AM;
David Bernstein, The SCORE.
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Deputy Majority Whip District 14 Representative
Charlene Lima (D), District 38 Representative Brian
Kennedy (D), Paul Zangari, District 27 Senator Hanna
Gallo (D), District 12 Senator June Gibbs (R)
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District 10 Representative Thomas Slater (D), Lieutenant
Governor Charles Fogarty (D), Paul Zangari, District
34 Representative David Caprio (D), District 62
Representative Elizabeth Dennigan (D)
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Wine
connoisseurs and collectors gathered to sample savory vintages
of every color and body, and to enjoy a delectable feast
that pleased the eye as much as the palate. The occasion
was the 2003 Rhode Island Festival of the Vine Sunset Soirée,
held on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at the Hope Club on
Benevolent Street in Providence.
The event featured wine tasting, silent auction tables and
a live auction of rare and exceptional wines. Auction proceeds
benefit the Rhode Island PBS Program Fund.
Hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert were provided by Guy
Abelson Catering. Our Grand Reserve Sponsor for the event
was SAAB of South Kingstown. Additional support was provided
by Coleman Realtors, The Virtus Group, and Providence Festival
of the Vine. Wine tasting stations were hosted by Chambord
Royale de France and Korbel Champagne, Phil Gasbarro Liquors,
Westport Rivers Winery and Vineyard, Buzzards Bay Brewing,
and Bedell Cellars.
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Sunset
Soiree Committee
Left to right: Jeffrey Hartley (Rhode Island PBS Auction Director),
Patty Iannitti, Kenneth Trinque, Chris Gasbarro, Sheila Springer
(Rhode Island PBS Director of Development)
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Auctioneer
Richard Conti
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Left
to right: Tracy Cugno, Chris Gasbarro, David Piccerelli (Host,
Rhode Island PBS Vice President and Chief Financial Officer),
Heidi Farmer Piccerelli
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Left
to right: Beth and Chuck Taylor Spencer and Dawn Seitz, Karen
and Bill Riggs
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Ford
Sayre, Hope Club President
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Left
to right: Renee Reilly, Ellen Piccerelli, Cindy Wall
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Grand
Reserve Sponsor, SAAB of South Kingstown
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Guy
Abelson Catering Staff
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Table
sponsored by the Virtus Group
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Coleman
Realtors-sponsored table
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Ciao
Italia Open House July,
2003
Mary
Ann Esposito's Ciao Italia
kitchen opened its doors in July to welcome family and friends
to Rhode Island PBS for an exclusive, "behind-the-sink"
visit to Mary Ann's television kitchen set up in Studio
B.
Want
a Ciao Italia Cookbook?
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Rhode
Island PBS Appreciates Its Auction Volunteers
Rhode Island PBS honored its hard-working auction volunteers
with an appreciation reception on the evening of June 4. The
fun gathering included food and wine, and featured a mini-mall
and bargain auction of special items and gifts, including
'Channel 36' memorabilia, and unclaimed items from April's
Lights… Camera… AUCTION!
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Volunteers enjoy conversation and delicious dessert - equally
sweet!
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Susan L. Farmer, president and CEO of Rhode Island PBS opened
the bidding action with a little "vintage" humor. |
Unclaimed auction items get a closer look. |
Auction Director Jeff Hartley. |
Shirley Winslow and Dave Piccerelli. |
Rhonda Aleixo (left) and Jodi Mesolella. |
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Beckie
(left) and Ruthie Scott take home a gourmet basket.
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Sheila
Hartley (left) and Laurie Bates.
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Mike
Sheridan, with that unmistakable broadcast voice, serves as
auctioneer.
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Kelly
Morris at the calculator.
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Dave Piccerelli, Senator Hanna Gallo, Susan Farmer, Senator
Stephen Alves, and Senator Daniel Issa.
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Just
a few of our WONDERFUL volunteers! (Rear) Steven Silverbush
and Beth Johnston; (middle) Karen Silverbush, Jean Ann Thompson
and Crystal Counts; (kneeling in front) Kelly Morris.
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Island PBS Membership Director Rhonda Aleixo accepts a $7,000
check from MetLife Foundation representative David Pate, on
the grounds of the MetLife facility in Warwick. This generous
contribution supports publication of the 2003-2004 Rhode Island
PBS Instructional Television Program Guide. The guide is distributed
to over 10,000 educators each year and is considered an excellent
resource by classroom teachers.
The MetLife
Foundation has been a strong supporter of Rhode Island PBS,
and has funded the ITV Program Guide since 1997. In addition
to the company’s charitable contributions, management and
employees of MetLife volunteer their time to Rhode Island
PBS membership drives and auctions.
On behalf
of Rhode Island PBS and the educators and schoolchildren of
Rhode Island, thank you, MetLife!
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The
two-man team from AA/Thrifty Sign & Awning of Warwick made quick
work of installing the new Rhode Island PBS sign on the building
at 50 Park Lane.
Read the full story about Rhode Island PBS here.
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