ALF Chapter Volunteers Honored
By Tom Kenworthy

ALF held its annual Volunteer Award Dinner and Gala November 22, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency in Newport R.I. The evening started out with a climb of Newport Harbor Light (Goat Island) from 3-5 for ticket holders only which was followed by a cocktail hour. We were then treated to a terrific slide show that Bob and Ann Trapani put together. It was made up of all the different chapters that make up ALF. NELL was included showing NELL volunteers doing our Project Hope work at Long Point, Wood End and Race Point lights. After dinner, the winners of the Len Hadley Volunteerism Award were announced. NELL Charter Members Carolyn Carbone and Penny Miller who were, and still are, our original secretary and original webkeeper, respectively, were the well deserved recipients from NELL. Congratulations ladies and thank you for your over 10 years of volunteer work.

The Chapters also recognized Nina, Katrina and Dominick Trapani as super volunteers for all the work they do for lighthouse preservation. They do a great job and the award is well deserved.

Pictured is a group picture with some members of ALF'S Executive Committee with the group of Chapter volunteers that won the Len Hadley Volunteerism Award. The next picture is of Carolyn Carbone accepting her award from NELL President Tom Kenworthy. Unfortunately Penny Miller was unable to attend as she and her husband Randy were in Florida visiting their son. Congratulations to all recipients for a job well done!

Group Photo

Tom Kenworthy presenting Carolyn Carbone with her award