Presidents
Message
July 2008
Dear Fellow Hockey Fans and Club Members:
Dogdays of summer are definitely here, not much hockey at all to be found. We continue to work on our petitions to the State for a new arena. We are looking forward to having a presence at a few of the larger fairs and hopefully at UCONN football and basketball games. Keep up the good work.
The new NHL schedule should be out by mid-July and that should put Mr. Trips to work arranging the opportunity for us to attend NHL games this upcoming season. As with everything else, pricing will probably go up due to the huge increase in the cost of fuel. I have all the confidence in the world that Marty will affordably still get us to games.
The XLCenter has a new director, Chuck Steedman, who I understand knows how to put people in seats – maybe they will pay more attention to the seasoned hockey fan than has been done in the past. As well, we wish Marty Brooks success in St. Louis. Welcome back to the NHL, Marty!
Elections for Club officers will be held at the July meeting (14th) at Hartford21. If you are in the area, please try to attend. There will, of course, be no August meeting and the new Board will take office starting September 1st (our new fiscal year).
The Pour House is our featured supporter for the month of July. They have been with us for many years, showing their support both financially to this Booster Club and vocally through their owner, Red Wright. Our thanks to Red and his entire staff. The Pour House offers a great time for the young and young at heart - the joint is always jumping. Check it out.
Even though there is not much apparently going on, be aware that plans are in the works for trips, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, petition signature gathering and another hockey Whaler night at Quinnipiac University.
Also, if you haven’t had an opportunity yet, check out Hartford magazine’s July issue – one of the featured stories is “Where will Hartford be in Ten Years.” And, of course, the leadoff is what Hartford will be with a new arena. So on that positive note, keep the faith, continue to work toward our dream, and I’ll see you at the membership meeting.
Al
