13th Annual Tea - 2009

Rocky Point Historical Society’s 13th Annual Tea was a huge success, thanks to an outstanding historic program. Netty Gautier, who serves a Trustee of the Historical Society and a member of the Community Journal staff, gave a stirring presentation featuring Rosie The Riveter and the role of women during World War II. Netty worked in a Defense Plant while waiting for her husband, Nick Gautier, as he fought in many battles in Europe during the war. Netty wore Nick’s Army jacket during the program and the audience gave her a standing ovation for her in-depth research, experience and presentation. The quilted wall hanging, pillow and table decorations, all made by Netty, were raffled during the Tea.

The program was opened by President, Suzanne Johnson. Rocky Point’s dynamic singer, Cindy Redman, offered an emotional rendition of God Bless America, which was written by Irving Berlin and first introduced by Kate Smith during World War II. . Music of the 1940’s was provided by “The Remember When Singers” of Leisure Village, who did their research in providing nostalgic renditions of the era.

Visitors included Ralph Moschetti, a World War II veteran who saw action during the D-Day invasion, who was introduced by VFW Post Commander, Joseph Cognitore. . There were two other attendees who served in Defense Plants during World War II, Ida Coppola who worked at Grumman’s Plant 3 in Bethpage and Sabina Frey who worked at the Remington Arms Company in Bridgeport Connecticut.

During the World War II years, from 6 to 10 million women assisted in the war effort. They were involved in building over 200,00 airplanes, 100,000 tanks and countless items needed by our military.

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