Three Dancing Children

Had a planning meeting today for the upcoming Brighter Futures luncheon, which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the RI Convention Center.

This luncheon has been an annual happening since 2005, so it's a fairly new event as these things go.  But in its short life it has become a premiere must-attend for the Rhode Island business community, usually attracting 500 or so folks from banking and other sectors.  NBC 10's Patrice Wood has usually been the emcee, and she has always done a great job, setting the right tone and keeping things moving.

The concept: recognizing people or organizations improving life for Rhode Island's children. Last year we saluted one of Time's most influential people in the world, Geoffrey Canada.  His work at the Harlem  Children's Zone inspired development of Family Service of RI's project known as the Providence Children's Initiative. 

The actual "Brighter Futures Award" given to honorees is a print of a pastel drawing entitled "Three Dancing Children" by the internationally known artist Anne Mimi Sammis, who lives in Narragansett. The drawing is a sculpture, too, which you can view here.

Will be announcing the 2012 honoree very soon!  Thanks to all who have supported this critical fundraiser for Family Service of RI.

--Stephen L. Hug