Clambake Fundraiser Nets Record Catch

BRIDGEPORT—About 100 agency staff and supporters took part in Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) of Connecticut’s 2008 Clambake fundraiser at the Milford Yacht Club June 11, raising more than $25,000 for the nonprofit agency, a new event record.   Sponsorships—including UBS’ role as Presenting Sponsor for the event, raffles and special project donations accounted for the bounty, which was nearly five percent higher than the previous year.  Proceeds from the event will help to underwrite the agency’s Hospice at Home™ and Medically Underserved programs.  Guests at the clambake enjoyed an open bar followed by lobster, prime rib of beef or salmon dinners and a short program recognizing special guests and sponsors.  This year’s event was the eighth annual Clambake for VNS, which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2009.

Visiting Nurse Services(VNS) of Connecticut President William Sullivan, Jr., of Woodbridge speaks to the crowd at the agency’s seventh annual Clambake fundraiser June 11 at the Milford Yacht Club. Sullivan saluted those who made the event possible, including, left to right, VNS Development Director Brinda Pola of Fairfield and event co-chairs Patty Merola of Milford, Nancy Hayes of Fairfield and Karen Mercer of Trumbull.	Among those celebrating at the VNS of Connecticut Clambake fundraiser June 11 at the Milford Yacht Club were, standing, agency human resources vice president Scott Burrows and his wife Dana, Milford residents, along with, seated left, Partners In Care Director Linda Melodia of Shelton and VNS nurse Erica Magliochetti of Stratford.
Bridgeport Hospital’s Lynn Salsgiver, left, and Susan Chudwick, center, chat with VNS Development Director Brinda Pola during the VNS of Connecticut Eighth Annual Clambake fundraiser held June 11 at the Milford Yacht Club.	Guests, left to right, Susan Zaveruha of Easton and Gary Pola, of Fairfield, along with Trumbull resident Chris Collins from sponsor Collins Medical Equipment, chat with VNS of Connecticut Development Director Brinda Pola during the VNS 2008 Clambake fundraiser held June 11 at the Milford Yacht Club.