Thank you Volunteers!

April is National Volunteer Month and this week specifically is National Volunteer Week. Today, President Bush spoke to all volunteers: "today we commemorate your work and the work of volunteers all across the country... I appreciate the lasting legacy that you've helped create in the hearts of our fellow citizens. I thank you for what you do."

At Generations Incorporated our success is possible only through the efforts of our many volunteers: 350 Experience Corps members, 20 AmeriCorps members, 11 AmeriCorps *VISTAs, and hundreds of one time volunteers who help us with various projects.

On behalf of all of us at Generations Incorporated - Thank You!

Johnny Pesky, Experience Corps Member?

Today Fenway Park opened with the 2007 World Series championship ceremonies. What an amazing show.

As I watched Johnny Pesky come forward to receive his ring, a bell went off in my head. Why was Johnny Pesky the lone Red Sox legend to receive a ring with the team? Because Pesky is much more than ‘just’ a Red Sox legend.

At 88 years old, Johnny Pesky knows a bit about baseball. He played in the majors for ten years, seven and half of which were with the Sox. Ever since, he’s served the Red Sox in one way or another, as a commentator, coach, manager, and most recently dispensing advice in the dugout.

Apparently the Red Sox know a thing or two about intergenerational mentoring. Pesky has provided dugout counsel, sharing his long experience with active Red Sox players throughout the years.

Today he was rightly honored for that awesome commitment.