To All Of Our Supporters,

I suppose that one of these years I will have to stop proclaiming that “this was the best season ever”… but it was. Because of the advance work done by Amy Robinson, the organizational planning done by Don Pignataro and our office, the preparation performed by all of our volunteers, and much larger musical contingents (particularly the Rick Brunermer-led horn section), we had amazing experiences wherever we went. It never matters whether we are throwing parties at Friends House in New York City for 40 people, or serving Christmas Eve Brunch for 700 at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark (while a second group was feeding nearly 400 in Asbury Park!), the experiences are always the same – pure joy! Many thanks
to our hundreds of volunteers who just make it all happen.

And speaking of thanks, our family would like to especially thank all of you who fretted over our boy, Jack, this past year. We were always aware of your support and concern and not a day went by that someone didn't ask about him, give us a gift, or tell us they were offering prayers for his recovery. As I write this, I am happy to tell you that although he faces two more years of chemotherapy, he is back in school and doing his primary job – aggravating his brother and sisters.

Tim McLoone