The USO New England in hosting an amazing 4th of July Celebration, as well as all the vendors that were so incredibly charitable and for including the BCGSA!

All the BCGSA Board and Members who volunteered at the USO New England’s 4th of July Celebration!

Don Allen, DJ Monty and the Tern Harbor Crew for throwing a festive Luau and being so charitable to the families of the USCG Boston area community!

The Wellfleet Beachcomber for donating a one hundred ($100) dollar gift certificate to the BCGSA, which will be presented to a lucky recipient during the BCGSA’s Mardi Gras Fete!

Mike’s Pastries for donating two delicious cakes for Coast Guard Day, Aug 4; Tiramisu and Chocolate Ganache – yummy!

Paula Marcangelo for coordinating all efforts for the BCGSA’s annual “Welcome Aboard Reception” held in conjunction with RADM Neptun and Mrs. Neptun, and to all others at D1 Headquarters for helping with getting the invitations out to area spouses; LTJG Jonas Klum, YN1 Jessica Colombo; Ms. Amy Mosley; Chaplain Smith; Monsignor Cuddy and YN2 Jaime Mara!

LT Preston Hieb & Ms. Fiona Gerety of Stylefixx for complimentary VIP tickets to the Girl’s Night Out, Boston “Stylefixx” event of October 6 & 7 (& for Paula Marcangelo coordinating the event on behalf of the Spouses’ Association – no small task)!

All our 2009 – 2010 Advertisers and “local” support!All our NEW 2010 - 2011 Advertisers - we look forward to supporting you in the next year, just has you have supported the BCGSA!

Our 2009 – 2010 Board & Committee & general Membership for all your ideas, hard work, volunteerism, general selflessness in giving back to the CG spouses and families of the Boston Area by being a part of the BCGSA. Without your dedication, we wouldn’t have been able to sail into our 2nd “official” year!

Mr. JK Nicholos of Chelsea Clocks for his donation of an exquisite Chelsea “Mayfair” Clock

Mr. Patrick Higgins of HIGS Tickets for his donation of 2 Celtics Tickets

Ms. Rachel Moniz of the Liberty Hotel for the donation of a one night’s stay in their luxurious King Suite

Mr. Markus Ripperger of the Hampshire House/75 Chestnut for the donation of the decorations & a $75 restaurant gift certificate

Ms. Karena Detweiler for her personal donation of BOSE-IN-EAR headphones

La Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa for the donation of a gift certificate to their establishment

Danielle & Andrew of Urban AdventTours for a gift certificate for a Bike Tour

Ms. Lorrainne Hunter of the Fairmont Hotel at Battery Wharf for a donation of a Night’s Stay (and be sure to remember they honor a military discount)

The CPOA for donating a $100 cash prize to our Mardi Gras night and Chief Bob Breaker for helping us sell tickets

Liz Ventura & Keri Cassidy of the Mercado del Mare for their donation of an Oyster tutorial, shucking knife, hat & t-shirt

Ms. Sheila Rice of the Boston Harbor Hotel for her donation of Dinner for 2 at the Sea Grille

Susan Finklestein of the Pizzeria Regina/Boston Restaurant Association, Inc. for her donation of a gift certificate

The New England Office of the USO in donating 2 tickets to the Celtics

LT Jason Haag, a member of the USCG, for his role in being our “official” Mardi Gras MC!

Ryan Kowalske, a member of the USCG, for volunteering his assistance in the kitchen for our Mardi Gras event

FS2 Randal, Torske a member of the USCG and owner of Cuisine Confidential for donating his time and talent in catering our Mardi Gras event

Chaplain Smith, a member of the USCG, for the Blessing of the BCGSA Mardi Gras event

Dan Precourt, a member of the USCG, for his donation of a hand crafted granite cheese/cutting board

Jaci & Brett Gary for their help setting up (all those balloons) for our Mardi Gras event and for the contribution back to the BCGSA of the 50/50 donation

Jamie Sullivan and his son for their help setting up and selling tickets to our Mardi Gras event

Glass with a Twist, www.glasswithatwist.com , personalized BCGSA hurricane glasses for Mardi Gras (they gave us a steep military discount)

Laura Buckley for her help designing our Mardi Gras poster, the hurricane glasses, set-up and clean up at our Mardi Gras event

Melanie & CDR Knapp for their guidance and for helping set up our Mardi Gras event

Sue Glenzer Thomas for rolling up her sleeves and helping set-up for our Mardi Gras event (even though she didn’t even attend)

Jenn Bassett for her raffle donation of a family pack to CoCo Key gift certificate

Katie Healey & family for their donation of a traditional & tremendous amount of food for our St. Patrick’s Day morale/fundraiser

Dante deMagistris of Restaurant Dante, for donating prepared brisket with all the fixings for our St. Patrick’s Day morale/fundraising evening

Mr. Athanas & Patty Flanigan of Anthony’s Pier 4 Restaurant, for their donation of a complimentary starter (i.e. lobster bisque) for our Hail & Farewell luncheon

Mr. Tony Massari of Boston Common Co., www.bostoncommoncoffee.com, for the donation of a $20 gift card and a bag of whole bean coffee

All Spouses who donated time, food, décor to make the Easter Bake Sale, St. Patrick’s Day, & Cinco de Mayo “morale” events unbelievably successful!!

D1 Morale for their monetary donation to the BCGSA 1st Scholarship Fund

Boston CWWOA for their monetary donation to the BCGSA 1st Scholarship Fund