AMVETS Post 45 - 2002 Installation of Officers and Awards dinner - The Glory Girls - September 28, 2002

That evening, we headed for North Grosvernordale for the 2002 Installation of Officers and Awards Dinner at the Copl. James H. Sylvia, Jr. AMVETS Post 45.

Salute to the Military medley - with a little help from our friends!

God Bless The U.S.A.

And we receive this standing salute from our friends (including Papa Frank Rogers to the left) that brought tears to our eyes. Thank you AMVETS!

70th Anniversary Celebration of Organization The Military Order of the Purple Heart - The Glory Girls - September 28, 2002

We were so honored to be asked to participate in the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Organization The Military Order of the Purple Heart at Derby High School in Derby, Connecticut.

Here we are before the show getting ready.

After Mayor Marc Garofalo spoke, Chelsea and Carolyn both got to perform for the audience.

We honor our Veterans by dedicating to them "Wind Beneath Our Wings."

After the show with Miss Teen Connecticut American Coed, the Honorable Mayor of Derby, Marc Garofalo and Meg Barone, Coordinator of the event.

The Glory Girls Fundraiser - September 21, 2002

We held our first fundraiser at the Wolcott VFW and lots of friends and family came out to support us. Here we are with Richard Sabrowske and Al Duff of the AMVETS.

Kimberly, Christi and Stacy before the show.

Kimberly, Debbie & Stacy with the Andrew Sister's medley.

Our friend (and fellow D.O.D. overseas performer) Lenny Paquette came out for the day!

The Mayor of Wolcott, Mike DeNegris, also came out to show his support! L-R: Carolyn, Debbie, Stacy, Chelsea, Kimberly, Christy and Sherry.

The boys at the grill!

Kimberly in Guys And Dolls - September 15, 2002

Kimberly got the starring role of Adelaide in the Seven Angels Theatre production of "Guys and Dolls" in Waterbury, Connecticut. Here she is with the cast. That's her in the 'bride dress' with her hero, Nathan Detroit!

Stacy came out to see the show!

Festival America in Waterbury - The Glory Girls - September 14, 2002

Here we are celebrating in the parade for the Festival America 2002 in Waterbury.

"Guys And Dolls" - Seven Angels Theatre - September 5, 2002

Hey there! It's the cast of "Guys And Dolls" at Seven Angels Theatre! I landed the dream role of a lifetime! I finally got to play ADELAIDE!!!!! That's me in the middle in the "wedding" get up! A Person Could Develop A Cold!

Just a note, the young gal in black and pink directly in front of me is Marissa Follo. She went on to play the lead (Tracy Turnblad) in "Hairspray" on BROADWAY!!!!