How the Millenial Generation is Shaping Our World
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On May 9, 2014 David Burstein, 25, the CEO and Co-Founder of Run for America, a movement bringing the rising generation of talent into our political system and mobilizing political leaders to start solving the world's biggest problems, will speak at the Scarsdale League of Women Voters Annual Spring Luncheon.
Burstein is the author of Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World, which explains how today's young adults are becoming the most powerful change agents in modern history. David will speak on Millenniums, the largest generation in history, their rise, their power, what makes them different, and how and why they are changing everything; from our biggest institutions to the way we love.
David is the former Executive Director of Generation18, a nonpartisan young voter engagement organization that grew out of the documentary film, 18 in '08, which he directed and produced about young voters in the 2008 election. For his work, David received a 2009 DoSomething Award. David's 2012 follow-up film, Up to Us, produced with OurTime.org and Comcast, focused on the optimism and resilience of the Millennial Generation in the face of the economic crisis and their continued desire to vote and participate in public service.
David has appeared on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, NPR, ABC Evening News, and C-SPAN, and in The New York Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Politico, Salon, The Huffington Post, and many others. David is a contributor to Fast Company, and he is the Founding Co-Director of the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week, which helps outstanding young social entrepreneurs grow their impact. He serves on the advisory boards of Watson University, The Civic Life Project, and The Westport Youth Film Festival. He is a graduate of NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
The public is invited to the Scarsdale League's annual spring luncheon which will follow the League's annual meeting, to be held at the Scarsdale Golf Club on May 9, 2014, at noon. Admission is $40 ($45 at the door), High School and college students discounted to $20. Please RSVP by May 6 to: Anne Lyons, 82 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583 or online at lwvs.org., Event Tickets. Questions: please contact Anne Lyons, aulyons@gmail.com.
A Glamourous Event to Support the Junior League
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The Junior League of Central Westchester's (JLCW) Spring Fundraiser, Glitz & Glamour took place on Friday, March 28, 2014 and was truly a glamorous evening. The event was attended by over 270 people and raised funds to support the JLCW's programs that help improve the local community.
The evening was co-sponsored by Pepe Infiniti and 42 The Restaurant and was held at Pepe Infiniti in White Plains, NY. The evening included a cocktail reception, with passed hors d'oeuvres provided by Nikos Greek Taverna and dinner and dessert provided by 42 The Restaurant. Wine, beer and spirits were provided by 42 The Restaurant, William Rattner Somelier Selections, Slovenia Vodka, Domaine Select Wine Estates, Zachys and Caperberry Events. The evening featured an exciting silent auction and entertainment by the Music Conservatory of Westchester. Diana Gould generously donated the decorations for the entire event, and Londin Photography provided red carpet photos and other photography throughout the evening.
Some of the top items from the silent auction included a gorgeous diamond necklace generously donated by JLCW's Emerald Sponsor, Tiffany & Co. at the Westchester and a one-week stay in Captiva Island, Florida.
"Glitz & Glamour was an amazing evening and we are so grateful to our Crown Jewel Sponsors Pepe Infiniti and 42 The Restaurant for their generous donations", said Julie King, President of the Junior League of Central Westchester. "The funds raised for the JLCW will be incredibly helpful in our mission to improve the local community through charitable works."
Proceeds from Glitz & Glamour support the JLCW's programs that promote health and literacy, provide food and necessities to the underprivileged, empower low-income families, help preserve community history and train effective community volunteers. The JLCW is very grateful to all of its sponsors including Emerald Sponsors Tiffany & Co.at the Westchester and Neiman Marcus and Ruby Sponsors Sportime, Houlihan Lawrence, TD Bank, Simon Properties and American Airlines.
Paulin Hosts Forum on New Law to Legalize Surrogacy Agreements in New York
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A new law proposed by State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin would legalize gestational carrier agreements in New York, permitting people to compensate surrogates to carry their children. Presently, the gestational carrier is considered the legal parent in New York upon birth of the child even though she is not the biological mother nor has any intention of assuming parental responsibility.
Paulin hosted a legislative forum on Tuesday April 1 to discuss and promote the benefits of the Child-Parent Security Act which drew the support of several organizations, including the Empire State Pride Agenda, the leading New York lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy group.
The Child-Parent Security Act would clearly define who a child's parents are and would permit enforceable compensated gestational carrier agreements so that New Yorkers needing assistance of a gestational carrier can have their children here without having to go to another state. It would also allow intended parents to be recognized as the legal parents of their children from the time of birth.
"I had fertility issues when I was attempting to get pregnant with my second child," Paulin said. "So I am well aware of the pain and suffering that is attached to wanting a child. This bill would allow families to avoid much of that pain by giving them the opportunity to have a family in New York and not travel around the country, incurring exorbitant costs simply because they want to be parents.
"We have some of the most restrictive surrogacy laws in the country and I think it's time that changed."
Compensated gestational carrier agreements are illegal in New York and subject to criminal penalties, making it the only state to hand out such harsh punishment. Supporting Paulin's efforts were medical and legal experts as well as state residents, who provided their own accounts of the difficulties involved in having a child through surrogacy.
"The forum highlighted the diverse range of New Yorkers who all agree that it's time for us to pass the Child-Parent Security Act so that our laws match current medical technology and family dynamics," Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Nathan Schaefer said. There's no reason why families should have to suffer through significant legal or medical hurdles to build their loving families. This bill would address the many issues that impact LGBT New Yorkers and many others face, and provide clear protections for all parties involved, especially the children."
Music for Strings and Keyboard at SCC on Sunday
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Violinist Daniel S. Lee, cellist Ezra Seltzer and violist Kyle Miller will perform with pianist Brett Terry at Scarsdale Congregational Church at One Heathcote Road in Scarsdale on Sunday March 30 at 5 pm. A reception will follow the performance and tickets are available at the door for $20.
Praised for his "ravishing vehemence" (The New York Times) period violinist Daniel S. Lee enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, concertmaster and teacher. He has appeared as a soloist and guest leader with the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Early Music New York, New York Baroque Incorporated, Baroque Orchestra of Maine, Quodlibet Ensemble, San Francisco Bach Choir, TENET, and Yale Collegium Players, among others. He won the Audience Prize at the 2012 Early Music America's Baroque 
Performance Competition with his ensemble, the Sebastians, whose performance at the finals of the 2011 York Early Music International Competition was praised for its "smooth sophistication" (Yorkshire Post) and "well-thought-out articulation and phrasing" (Early Music Review). As a violino piccolo specialist, he frequently appears as a soloist in Bach's first Brandenburg Concerto and cantata 140, and has given the modern-day premier of Johann Pfeiffer's concerto. He is on the violin, viola, and chamber music faculty at Connecticut College.
Lauded for his "beauty of tone and keenness of musicianship" (Opera Britannia), cellist Ezra Seltzer is a founding member and principal cellist of the Sebastians. He has frequently performed as guest principal cellist of Musica Angelica, 
Orchester Wiener Akademie, and the Trinity Wall Street Baroque Orchestra. He has also appeared as a soloist and principal cellist at the Boulder Bach Festival, and was associate principal cellist at the Carmel Bach Festival this past summer. With the vocal ensemble TENET, he performed at the festival Casals de Puerto Rico as well as at Berkshire Bach in Massachusetts. In New York he regularly performs chamber music at Helicon Foundation Symposia, the 4x4 Baroque Music Festival, and at Music Before 1800. This season he will appear with the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Baroque Band, New York Baroque Incorporated, and will also appear as guest principal cello of the St. Paul Orchestra, Baroque Band, New York Baroque Incorporated, and will also appear as guest principal cello of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
At the age of 17, violist Kyle Miller made his concerto debut with the Reading Symphony Orchestra as "the dog" in P.D.Q. Bach's Canine Cantata, "Wachet Arf!". Kyle has since gone on to study viola performance at the New England Conservatory, the Eastman school of Music, and The Juilliard School. While at Juilliard, Kyle became infatuated with all things old and joined the school's Historical Performance program. He now resides in New York City, performing regularly with such early-music groups as Acronym; Diderot String Quartet; Gretchen's Muse; Julliard415; New York Baroque Incorporated; Quodlibet Ensemble; and Sebastian Chamber Players.
The concert is made possible in part by a grant fro Arts Westchester.
Scarsdale Congregational Church
One Heathcote road
Scarsdale NY 10583
For tickets, call (914) 723-2111
Sunday, March 30 at 5 pm
Reception to follow
Tickets $20 available at the door
Announcement and Notifications
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Announcements, announcements, announcements: Here are some notices from community organizations for you:
Scarsdale Recreation Girls Youth Softball League
The Scarsdale Recreation and Parks Department, in conjunction with the Neighborhood Athletic Associations, have begun online registration for the 2014 Spring Girls Youth Softball League. Season runs from April 26 to June 21. Teams are organized by grade and local school area. Grades may be combined based on registration numbers. Registration deadline is March 31. Go to www.scarsdale.com/recreation to register via RECONLINE.
Three County Golf Courses to Open Saturday
As a result of improving playing conditions, Westchester County's Saxon Woods, Maple Moor and Dunwoodie golf courses are expected to open on Saturday, March 22. The other three county-owned courses are scheduled to open on Wednesday, March 26, weather and conditions permitting. Golfers are advised to either call the course or go there in person to make reservations. The automated tee time reservation system will not yet be in use. The telephone numbers are as follows: Saxon Woods, Scarsdale, (914) 231-3461, Maple Moor, White Plains, (914) 995-9200 and Dunwoodie, Yonkers, (914) 231-3490. Information about the courses can be found at westchestergov.com/golf; for Hudson Hills go to hudsonhillsgolf.com.
Reception for New Superintendent:
The Scarsdale Board of Education invites the community to meet the Dr. Thomas Hagerman, the new Superintendent of Scarsdale Schools at a reception on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Scarsdale High School. The reception will take place in the new commons lobby at the Brewster Road entrance to the school.
From the PT Council Legislative Committee:
Have you heard about Governor Cuomo's tax freeze plan for the 2014-15 NYS budget? By April 1st, Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders will negotiate a deal that could pressure Scarsdale to "share services" or even merge with other districts. For more on this topic, click here for a recent news article, and see the PT Council Legislative Advocacy webpage.
If you are concerned, do not delay. Here are three actions we hope you can complete now:
1. Click here to petition your State lawmakers instantly.
2. Contact the Governor by calling 518-474-8390 or by e-mailing here. The suggested message you convey is "I am strongly opposed to your tax freeze plan as statewide policy. There is no evidence it will result in cost savings and much evidence it will harm the quality of public education throughout New York". For e-mail, put "Tax Freeze Plan" in the topic line and "Education" in the subject line.
3. Share this message with all your contacts and ask them to act as well.
