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Meet Main Street's Newest Volunteers!
Elaine Stattler, owner of Editorial Direction, a freelance business based in New London, was impressed by the Food Strolls and met enthusiastic volunteers at Boats, Books, & Brushes. Main Street attracted her since she wanted to become more involved in the local community.
Moving to New London last year, Sherry Bassi, an assistant professor at UConn, wanted to find a positive way to become involved in the community. Volunteering at Main Street fit the bill perfectly.
Michele Devine is moving her business, Citizen's Task Force Against Addiction, to downtown New London and wanted to get to know the community. A friend told her about Main Street. The rest is history.
Shelley Wardwell grew up in the area and fondly remembers the past vibrancy of State Street. She has recently relocated here from Colorado and is excited about pitching in.
Barbara Zarcone, a freelance graphic designer, considers New London her first home. She wanted to become more involved with the downtown community's "interesting and talented people".
Another New London native, Rosemarie Driscoll liked what she read about Main Street and wanted to become part of its mission to return New London to its leadership role in southeastern Connecticut.
Well-rounded volunteer Sarah Henderson is fluent in Italian and French, coaches women's tennis, and is a curator for a private art dealer. With a degree in International Studies, she has found her niche volunteering for NLMS with the Celebration of Lights & Song Committee.
Tita Williams found out what happens when you ask a question about who will be running the Trolley Station Information Booth during the summer. You get drafted to help run it! A retired teacher, she has enjoyed volunteering at the Trolley Station and recently added helping out in the Main Street office on Wednesday afternoons to her volunteer duties.
After enjoying two Food Strolls, Richard Huhn, a Pfizer employee, was volunteered by a neighbor and quickly became involved in producing more Food Strolls!
Mary Murphy was drafted into service by Penny at a Garde fundraiser and has since been an important player on the Food Stroll Committee.
Henry Savin was drafted by Penny to volunteer at the Trolley Visitor Information Station this past summer. One thing led to another, and soon he was also working on the dining guide.
Looking for activities to fill her time while her children were in school, Gordana Vidakovic decided that Main Street would provide a good opportunity to meet new people and learn new things. Her interest in historic towns had her pounding the pavement on the Map & Guide Committee.
Tyler and Lakisha Olson wanted to volunteer to help New London continue to grow and thrive. They love downtown, with its diverse restaurants, shops, and waterfront events, and are coordinating the ice carving element of Lights & Song.
Referring to herself as a city person, M.J. Marcks grew up in Syracuse, New York. New to the area, she wanted to become more involved in the development of downtown New London, and Main Street had various projects that interested her. Welcome aboard, MJ!
Tony O'Brien, a teacher of Graphic and Printing Technologies, wants to help Main Street in its revitalization efforts. Tony is the Chair of the Banner Committee and lends a hand as a photographer.
Dana Amore, an architect fairly new to the area, initially volunteered to help with The Parade redesign, then graduated to chair of the Design Committee, joining the Board of Directors.
A nurse at L & M Hospital and a lifelong resident of New London, Chris Comfort wanted to become more active in the community. He has always thought downtown was beautiful, and now he's on the Holiday Decorating Committee to keep it that way.
Mia Berube, a lifelong resident of New London, works in advertising at The Day and wanted to put her skills to use helping Main Street market and promote the city's business district.
Alli Abraham has lived in New London for four years and wanted to learn more about the city. The Food Stroll Committee is giving her the education.
Vicki Pryke, a student at Durham University in the north of England, volunteered with Main Street while visiting her parents in East Lyme (her father works for Pfizer in New London). She studies Archaeology and Anthropology and loves history and writing. Look for Vicki's article on the downtown Health and Beauty scene on our website soon!
Betty Cole is new to the New London area and volunteered because she wanted to learn more about the town. She fortified the Membership Committee and helped in the office, but, like a true snowbird, she's now flown south for the winter.
Marybeth Quaadgras chose to volunteer at New London Main Street, because she saw New London's potential. As chair of the Signal Flags Project, Marybeth mentors a Conn College intern, which she says helps to keep her management skills in tact.
Main Street is delighted to have nine Connecticut College student interns this fall.
Through the college's Office of Volunteer Community Services, Timna Trajman found a place on the Signal Flags Committee.
Jay Karpen initially volunteered for New London Main Street to fulfill a class requirement. Now he is working with Frank McLaughlin on the Parking Meter Study.
Brendan Rampi wants to become a part of the economic upswing in New London and to encourage students to visit downtown. Brendan will be contributing to the development of Main Street's website.
Alissa Wantman sees volunteering as a good way to get involved in the city and has provided critical support to Food Stroll, the Open House, and Lights & Song.
Nick DiMatteo is interested in improving the appearance of downtown and is working on the light pole Banner Project.
Connecticut College students Felicia Brown, Jacqui Crowley, Kate Zullo, and Julie Kozaczka live in a theme-based apartment on campus. Their theme? "Finding ways to better integrate the college with downtown New London". We're thrilled to have them partner with Main Street to help make this happen!
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