Brian Earley, chairman of the Y’s Board of Directors presented the Chairman’s Award to the Robbins Family of Franklin. The Chairman’s Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and passion working with the Hockomock Area YMCA to improve the quality of life in our community. As Brian Earley mentioned in his presentation of the Chairman’s Award, “Terry and her family have been instrumental in helping us impact children and families in our Bernon Family Branch.”
The Robbins Family has long been a partner of the Y, even in 2003 when Terry Robbins joined the steering committee for the “Shaping Our Futures Together” capital campaign. This campaign transformed into the Bernon Family Branch. From there, the Lee W. Robbins Gymnasium was dedicated in 2004 in memory of Terry’s late husband, and Terry and her sons, Jason and Robbie, have been active in philanthropic work through the Robbins Family Charitable Fund.
Additionally, in January of this year the Robbins Family dedicated the Robbins Family Kids Gym at the Franklin Y. On accepting the Chairman’s Award, Robbie Robbins expressed gratitude on behalf of his family, saying “Thank you once again for recognizing our family. We’re all part of this team, the local community, and we thank you, everyone in the YMCA for your continued service going forward.”
Annual Red Triangle Awards were presented, recognizing individuals or organizations for their partnership with and support of the Hockomock Area YMCA and their help in meeting the changing needs of the community. On behalf of the Bernon Family Branch, a Red Triangle Award was presented to State Representative Jeff Roy of the 10th Norfolk District of Massachusetts. Representative Roy was fundamental in the creation of the S.A.F.E. Coalition, a group that aims to assist those who struggle with substance abuse. The coalition comes together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms, according to the group’s mission statement.
On receiving the award, Representative Roy remarked, “They [The Hockomock Area YMCA] reach out, it goes under the radar, nobody knows that they’re reaching out and helping these people and they’ve done it time after time and I’m so grateful to have developed a relationship to be a part of this YMCA team.”
Youth of the Year Awards were also presented at the Annual Meeting. Youth of the Year Awards recognize youth members of the YMCA who positively affect the Y and the community. One honoree was Samantha Bellavance, of the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, who has been a member of the Y almost her entire life. Active in the Y’s Leaders Club, Samantha has spent an astonishing 2,000 hours performing community service.
She is also active in the School’s Out program, where she is a group leader for the before and after school child care at the Y. According to Nate Packert of the Bernon Family Branch, “Throughout her Senior Leaders journey, she has shown what it means to be a leader among leaders through hard work and dedication to the club.” Samantha is headed to the University of New England for ocean studies and marine affairs, but not until after she works as a YMCA camp counselor this summer.
- About the Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
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| “CA Robbins Family, Ed Hurley, Brian Earley”: The Robbins Family received the YMCA’s prestigious Chairman’s Award. Pictured in the back row are (from left to right) Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley, Robbie Robbins, Terry Robbins, Donna Robbins, Jason Robbins and Hockomock Area YMCA Board of Directors Chairman Brian Earley. James Robbins (left) and Mary Jane Robbins are in the front row |
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| “RTA Jeff Roy, Hurley, Ross, Earley, Poirier, Barrows”: Pictured with State Representative and Franklin YMCA Red Triangle Award winner Jeff Roy (left center) are (from left to right) Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley, State Senator Richard Ross, Hockomock Area YMCA Board of Directors Chairman Brian Earley, and State Representatives Betty Poirier and Jay Barrows. |
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| “YotY Sam Bellavance, mother, sister”: Pictured with the Franklin Y’s Youth of the Year Samantha Bellavance (center) are Sam’s mother, Anne Marie Bellavance (left), and sister, Emily Bellavance |
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