Dear Editor,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy Holidays from the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation (CHBYF), Inc.; 2019 has been a wonderful year for positive youth development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We distributed more than $ 14,000 in student scholarships and small youth volunteer grants in Tioga County to include Owego, Candor, Tioga Center and Newark Valley; also Binghamton; Morris; Cooperstown; Herkimer; Syracuse; Wichita, Kansas; South Bend, Indiana; and Anchorage Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 100 students and their families and communities have benefited from our generous support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our CHBYF youth board member, Gabe O’Donnell, researched, compiled and presented his booklet, “Celebrating the Life and Woodcarving of Roger Westgate”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our Board conducted service projects including a marvelous “Fresh Flowers” project, bringing much delight to the residents of Riverview Manor Home on National Family Volunteer Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We gathered on June 1 at Owego Tioga Trails Caf\u00e9 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, Inc. and its public service and good works since 1994.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our 25 For 25 Student Scholarship Fund Raising Campaign has raised close to $26,000, with less than a week left to contribute in our two year drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Foundation said goodbye to our founding friend, David P. Beere, who passed in January at 100 years young and who was a constant source of encouragement and support for our youth works in Owego and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We welcomed four wonderful new Board of Directors: Kim Cerretani, Carol Livermore Ostrander, Ryan Marchewka, and Melissa Tourtellotte under the exciting youthful leadership of Christian Freyli, Kathryn Curatolo, and Mike Motell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Foundation wishes you and your family cheerful and happy days as the year ends and a healthy and enjoyable 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have much to do to help youth and their families in the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peace and Joy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Robert Clarke Bassett
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