David Crowley started off the luncheon with some introductory remarks, which you can find here.

You can find the text of Susan Musinsky's Idealist Award Acceptance Speech here.

Here are some pictures that were taken at the 2010 Social Capitalist Luncheon:

I thought I'd share my opening remarks from last week's Social Capitalist Luncheon: 

In these times of scarcity, we see abundance.

On a chilly Monday night in Dorchester, Jaquan mentioned to the other SCI Dorchester Youth Council teens that it was supposed to a very cold winter. They started talking about how in this economy people were struggling to meet basic needs. Trained to act on problems they see, the council quickly devised plans for a coat drive.

Guided by Keith, the AmeriCorps member who mentors them, the Council developed a collaboration with the Burlington Coat factory. A few weeks later, on a rainy January night, Jaquan and the other Council members gathered to sort and distribute 600 winter coats. One recipient, who clearly didn’t have enough clothing to stay warm, said simply, “This coat drive is a godsend”.  read more »

Each year we honor individuals that exemplify our mission by presenting them with an SCI Idealist Award. This year's Idealist Award winners, Saskia & Paul Epstein, & Susan Musinsky, will be honored at the 2010 Social Capitalist Luncheon.

The SCI Social Capitalist Luncheon will be held on April 7th in the Grand Carver Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel, located on 200 Stuart Street in Boston. The Luncheon will start promptly at 12:00, so arrive at 11:30 for check in and networking. For more information and to purchase your ticket, please visit our luncheon page or email krice@socialcapitalinc.org