This person is a long-time Arlingtonian, moving here when most of you were in kindergarten.

They have a degree from Boston University, but no trace of a Boston accent.

Their first job was making pastries in a family bakery.

They found a spouse here at the Rosslyn Hot Shoppes (probably over a Mighty Mo). Kept that very same spouse over the years and will celebrate their 50th anniversary this summer. They have 2 children and 5 grand children, too.

This person worked for Marriott for twelve years, then became a teacher and guidance counselor in Arlington schools in 1963, later serving as the kind of substitute teacher the kids do not take advantage of!

This person is a regular churchgoer and has been active in a wide variety of Arlington professional and civic organizations stretching across the alphabet from ABC to Yorktown High PTA.

This person is politically active and ran for public office with an amazingly straightforward platform representing heartfelt views that proved unpopular at the polls but were honest.

This person has been a mainstay for the Federation for years. When we actually had a contested election a few years back many of us were astounded to discover as we handed out the ballots that this person knew every delegate and alternate in the room!

You know by now who the Journal Cup winner is, but let me list her Federation accomplishments:

Delegate from 1982 to the present

Has chaired and served on the Executive Committee.

Has chaired the Membership Committee since 1985. Keeps the list and produces the labels that send you a newsletter every month if you still get yours on paper.

Is our current Treasurer.

Has served on the Schools Committee, Awards Committees, Audit Committees, Nominating Committees, Special Events Committee, Banquet Committee, County Fair booth staff and more. Nobody in living memory has contributed more to the Federation over a longer period of time. This person is the keeper of our flame.

This person was the 18th winner of the Order of Distinguished Meritorious Service,

Frances Finta

This page was last revised on: October 19, 2004.