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Submitted photo. Robert H. Breckinridge Jr., a board member of the Avon Land Trust, has been named Avon Citizen of the year by the Avon Chapter of UNICO.
AVON — The Avon Chapter of UNICO is pleased to announce that the 2011 UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year is Robert “Bob” H. Breckinridge Jr., board member of the Avon Land Trust. The presentation of the award will be at Avon Day, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m.
This award is sponsored by UNICO National, Avon Chapter, serving the community for 26 years. The award committee, under chairman Greg Van Deusen, bestows the award on an individual who has distinguished himself or herself with unselfish service to the community, and who has helped make Avon a better place in which to live.
“Bob was the unanimous selection of our committee, for his tireless work to help preserve green space in Avon,” said Van Deusen.
The award reflects the motto of UNICO, the largest Italian-American Service organization in the United States: “Service Above Self.” UNICO stands for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity and Opportunity.
The Avon Chapter of UNICO International chose Breckinridge for his outstanding volunteerism on the board of directors of the Avon Land Trust. His work there has truly made Avon a better place to live. The Avon Land Trust, founded in 1973, has preserved 344 acres in Avon from scores of donors. These land holdings, and the plant and animal life living therein, help fulfill the Trust’s goal of retaining the natural charm of the town for the enjoyment of the public.
Bob’s family moved to Avon in 1960, and he graduated from Avon High School in 1973. A partner with the Avon Dental Group, he attended Middlebury College, the UCONN School of Dental Medicine and the St. Francis Dental Residency program.
Volunteering with the Avon Land Trust since 1999, Bob has served as a board member, and as president from 2004 through 2010. He has worked to provide public access to large parcels of land, promoted wetland and open space conservation, and helped increase the amount of land that the trust preserves and protects.
His volunteerism with the Avon Land Trust also includes speaking at public meetings, mapping out trails and doing trail work. Bob’s recent work includes helping to establish both the Skyline Trail to the Heublein Tower, and the 17-acre Chidsey Road Nature Preserve in 2011. He also serves on the Avon town Natural Resources Committee.
In learning of this award, Bob noted the work of all the Avon Land Trust board members for their steadfast promotion of the organization’s mission, emphasizing he was privileged to be part of such a dedicated team. Said Bob,
“I am honored to be recognized by the Avon Chapter of UNICO,” said Breckinridge. “It has been my hope through my involvement with the Avon Land Trust to help provide residents access to woodlands and open space protected in their natural state.” Continued...
This award is sponsored by UNICO National, Avon Chapter, serving the community for 26 years. The award committee, under chairman Greg Van Deusen, bestows the award on an individual who has distinguished himself or herself with unselfish service to the community, and who has helped make Avon a better place in which to live.
“Bob was the unanimous selection of our committee, for his tireless work to help preserve green space in Avon,” said Van Deusen.
The award reflects the motto of UNICO, the largest Italian-American Service organization in the United States: “Service Above Self.” UNICO stands for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity and Opportunity.
The Avon Chapter of UNICO International chose Breckinridge for his outstanding volunteerism on the board of directors of the Avon Land Trust. His work there has truly made Avon a better place to live. The Avon Land Trust, founded in 1973, has preserved 344 acres in Avon from scores of donors. These land holdings, and the plant and animal life living therein, help fulfill the Trust’s goal of retaining the natural charm of the town for the enjoyment of the public.
Bob’s family moved to Avon in 1960, and he graduated from Avon High School in 1973. A partner with the Avon Dental Group, he attended Middlebury College, the UCONN School of Dental Medicine and the St. Francis Dental Residency program.
Volunteering with the Avon Land Trust since 1999, Bob has served as a board member, and as president from 2004 through 2010. He has worked to provide public access to large parcels of land, promoted wetland and open space conservation, and helped increase the amount of land that the trust preserves and protects.
His volunteerism with the Avon Land Trust also includes speaking at public meetings, mapping out trails and doing trail work. Bob’s recent work includes helping to establish both the Skyline Trail to the Heublein Tower, and the 17-acre Chidsey Road Nature Preserve in 2011. He also serves on the Avon town Natural Resources Committee.
In learning of this award, Bob noted the work of all the Avon Land Trust board members for their steadfast promotion of the organization’s mission, emphasizing he was privileged to be part of such a dedicated team. Said Bob,
“I am honored to be recognized by the Avon Chapter of UNICO,” said Breckinridge. “It has been my hope through my involvement with the Avon Land Trust to help provide residents access to woodlands and open space protected in their natural state.” Continued...
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Avon Day, on Saturday, Sept. 24 (rain date Sept. 25), takes place on the fields between Pine Grove and Thompson Brook Schools. The day of family fun and food booths begins at noon. The opening ceremony follows at 2 p.m., with the presentation of the UNICO Citizen of the Year plaque to Bob Breckenridge. All are invited to attend and there is no admission charge.
This is the 14th Annual UNICO Citizen of the Year Award. Previous recipients have been Judge of Probate Stephen Gaffney (1998); pediatrician Dr. Lothar Candels (1999); Chief Police Chief James Martino (2000); Avon historian M. Frances MacKie (2001); Town Council Chairman Richard Hines (2002); VFW 3272 Post Commander Donald B. Studley (2003); realtor and volunteer Hank Frey (2004); Superintendent of Schools Herb Pandiscio (2005); Avon Soccer co-founders Arthur and Patricia Henig (2006); co-recipients Mark Nolan, former principal of Pine Grove School, and Dan Widing, Special Olympics volunteer (2007); John Anthony O’Neill, volunteer and collector of Avon history (2008); William Goralski, historian and author (2009), and Carl Candels (2010), collector and promoter of all-things Avon.
Members of the UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year Award Committee are Chairman Greg Van Deusen, Bob Galiette, Steve Gaffney, Nora Howard, and Caroline LaMonica. The Avon Chapter of UNICO National can be reached at Box 1442, Avon, Ct. 06001.
This is the 14th Annual UNICO Citizen of the Year Award. Previous recipients have been Judge of Probate Stephen Gaffney (1998); pediatrician Dr. Lothar Candels (1999); Chief Police Chief James Martino (2000); Avon historian M. Frances MacKie (2001); Town Council Chairman Richard Hines (2002); VFW 3272 Post Commander Donald B. Studley (2003); realtor and volunteer Hank Frey (2004); Superintendent of Schools Herb Pandiscio (2005); Avon Soccer co-founders Arthur and Patricia Henig (2006); co-recipients Mark Nolan, former principal of Pine Grove School, and Dan Widing, Special Olympics volunteer (2007); John Anthony O’Neill, volunteer and collector of Avon history (2008); William Goralski, historian and author (2009), and Carl Candels (2010), collector and promoter of all-things Avon.
Members of the UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year Award Committee are Chairman Greg Van Deusen, Bob Galiette, Steve Gaffney, Nora Howard, and Caroline LaMonica. The Avon Chapter of UNICO National can be reached at Box 1442, Avon, Ct. 06001.
AVON — The Avon Chapter of UNICO is pleased to announce that the 2011 UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year is Robert “Bob” H. Breckinridge Jr., board member of the Avon Land Trust. The presentation of the award will be at Avon Day, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m.
This award is sponsored by UNICO National, Avon Chapter, serving the community for 26 years. The award committee, under chairman Greg Van Deusen, bestows the award on an individual who has distinguished himself or herself with unselfish service to the community, and who has helped make Avon a better place in which to live.
“Bob was the unanimous selection of our committee, for his tireless work to help preserve green space in Avon,” said Van Deusen.
The award reflects the motto of UNICO, the largest Italian-American Service organization in the United States: “Service Above Self.” UNICO stands for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity and Opportunity.
The Avon Chapter of UNICO International chose Breckinridge for his outstanding volunteerism on the board of directors of the Avon Land Trust. His work there has truly made Avon a better place to live. The Avon Land Trust, founded in 1973, has preserved 344 acres in Avon from scores of donors. These land holdings, and the plant and animal life living therein, help fulfill the Trust’s goal of retaining the natural charm of the town for the enjoyment of the public.
Bob’s family moved to Avon in 1960, and he graduated from Avon High School in 1973. A partner with the Avon Dental Group, he attended Middlebury College, the UCONN School of Dental Medicine and the St. Francis Dental Residency program.
Volunteering with the Avon Land Trust since 1999, Bob has served as a board member, and as president from 2004 through 2010. He has worked to provide public access to large parcels of land, promoted wetland and open space conservation, and helped increase the amount of land that the trust preserves and protects.
His volunteerism with the Avon Land Trust also includes speaking at public meetings, mapping out trails and doing trail work. Bob’s recent work includes helping to establish both the Skyline Trail to the Heublein Tower, and the 17-acre Chidsey Road Nature Preserve in 2011. He also serves on the Avon town Natural Resources Committee.
In learning of this award, Bob noted the work of all the Avon Land Trust board members for their steadfast promotion of the organization’s mission, emphasizing he was privileged to be part of such a dedicated team. Said Bob,
“I am honored to be recognized by the Avon Chapter of UNICO,” said Breckinridge. “It has been my hope through my involvement with the Avon Land Trust to help provide residents access to woodlands and open space protected in their natural state.”
Avon Day, on Saturday, Sept. 24 (rain date Sept. 25), takes place on the fields between Pine Grove and Thompson Brook Schools. The day of family fun and food booths begins at noon. The opening ceremony follows at 2 p.m., with the presentation of the UNICO Citizen of the Year plaque to Bob Breckenridge. All are invited to attend and there is no admission charge.
This is the 14th Annual UNICO Citizen of the Year Award. Previous recipients have been Judge of Probate Stephen Gaffney (1998); pediatrician Dr. Lothar Candels (1999); Chief Police Chief James Martino (2000); Avon historian M. Frances MacKie (2001); Town Council Chairman Richard Hines (2002); VFW 3272 Post Commander Donald B. Studley (2003); realtor and volunteer Hank Frey (2004); Superintendent of Schools Herb Pandiscio (2005); Avon Soccer co-founders Arthur and Patricia Henig (2006); co-recipients Mark Nolan, former principal of Pine Grove School, and Dan Widing, Special Olympics volunteer (2007); John Anthony O’Neill, volunteer and collector of Avon history (2008); William Goralski, historian and author (2009), and Carl Candels (2010), collector and promoter of all-things Avon.
Members of the UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year Award Committee are Chairman Greg Van Deusen, Bob Galiette, Steve Gaffney, Nora Howard, and Caroline LaMonica. The Avon Chapter of UNICO National can be reached at Box 1442, Avon, Ct. 06001.
This award is sponsored by UNICO National, Avon Chapter, serving the community for 26 years. The award committee, under chairman Greg Van Deusen, bestows the award on an individual who has distinguished himself or herself with unselfish service to the community, and who has helped make Avon a better place in which to live.
“Bob was the unanimous selection of our committee, for his tireless work to help preserve green space in Avon,” said Van Deusen.
The award reflects the motto of UNICO, the largest Italian-American Service organization in the United States: “Service Above Self.” UNICO stands for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity and Opportunity.
The Avon Chapter of UNICO International chose Breckinridge for his outstanding volunteerism on the board of directors of the Avon Land Trust. His work there has truly made Avon a better place to live. The Avon Land Trust, founded in 1973, has preserved 344 acres in Avon from scores of donors. These land holdings, and the plant and animal life living therein, help fulfill the Trust’s goal of retaining the natural charm of the town for the enjoyment of the public.
Bob’s family moved to Avon in 1960, and he graduated from Avon High School in 1973. A partner with the Avon Dental Group, he attended Middlebury College, the UCONN School of Dental Medicine and the St. Francis Dental Residency program.
Volunteering with the Avon Land Trust since 1999, Bob has served as a board member, and as president from 2004 through 2010. He has worked to provide public access to large parcels of land, promoted wetland and open space conservation, and helped increase the amount of land that the trust preserves and protects.
His volunteerism with the Avon Land Trust also includes speaking at public meetings, mapping out trails and doing trail work. Bob’s recent work includes helping to establish both the Skyline Trail to the Heublein Tower, and the 17-acre Chidsey Road Nature Preserve in 2011. He also serves on the Avon town Natural Resources Committee.
In learning of this award, Bob noted the work of all the Avon Land Trust board members for their steadfast promotion of the organization’s mission, emphasizing he was privileged to be part of such a dedicated team. Said Bob,
“I am honored to be recognized by the Avon Chapter of UNICO,” said Breckinridge. “It has been my hope through my involvement with the Avon Land Trust to help provide residents access to woodlands and open space protected in their natural state.”
Avon Day, on Saturday, Sept. 24 (rain date Sept. 25), takes place on the fields between Pine Grove and Thompson Brook Schools. The day of family fun and food booths begins at noon. The opening ceremony follows at 2 p.m., with the presentation of the UNICO Citizen of the Year plaque to Bob Breckenridge. All are invited to attend and there is no admission charge.
This is the 14th Annual UNICO Citizen of the Year Award. Previous recipients have been Judge of Probate Stephen Gaffney (1998); pediatrician Dr. Lothar Candels (1999); Chief Police Chief James Martino (2000); Avon historian M. Frances MacKie (2001); Town Council Chairman Richard Hines (2002); VFW 3272 Post Commander Donald B. Studley (2003); realtor and volunteer Hank Frey (2004); Superintendent of Schools Herb Pandiscio (2005); Avon Soccer co-founders Arthur and Patricia Henig (2006); co-recipients Mark Nolan, former principal of Pine Grove School, and Dan Widing, Special Olympics volunteer (2007); John Anthony O’Neill, volunteer and collector of Avon history (2008); William Goralski, historian and author (2009), and Carl Candels (2010), collector and promoter of all-things Avon.
Members of the UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year Award Committee are Chairman Greg Van Deusen, Bob Galiette, Steve Gaffney, Nora Howard, and Caroline LaMonica. The Avon Chapter of UNICO National can be reached at Box 1442, Avon, Ct. 06001.
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