A Message from the President of the Board
Good Day all, I would like to start off by congratulating the man behind all of this, Woody Giessmann. Woody was presented with the Robert Logue Memorial President’s Award by MAADAC a few months ago, and will be recognized in Washington DC, by NAADAC as the National Professional of the Year during a ceremony in September.

We are all hard at work coordinating our 3rd Annual Super Group Concert, Saturday October 2, 2010 at Showcase Live in Foxborough, MA (see below). If you have been to one of our previous concerts, you know this is one of the musical highlights of the year by far. It is also our largest opportunity to raise much needed funds, so please be as generous as you can by purchasing tickets, a sponsorship or our silent auction.

It is due to the efforts of Woody, Abby, the entire Right-Turn Team, as well also the efforts of our strong Board of Directors that Right-Turn is on the road to continued growth. We thank you for your continued support and ask that you help us keep the momentum going, as we are still trying to reduce our debt and expand out services.
Regards,
Dave McDonnell

A Message from Woody Giessmann
September is Recovery Month in Massachusetts. This is a time for all of us involved in the recovery process or with addiction treatment to put a face on recovery and stand up and be counted to advocate for quality services and funding.

I encourage anyone and everyone to attend The 20th Annual Recovery Day Celebration at the state house on Tuesday, September 28th. Recovery Day opens with a celebratory march from Boston City Hall to a State House Ceremony inspired by personal stories of recovery, music, and supportive policymakers. Support MOAR and the Voices & Faces of Recovery. I thank you for your ongoing advocacy.
Regards,
Woody, CEO and founder

SUPERGROUP 2010
Chad Smith and Woody Giessmann along with Ricky Byrd (musical Director and James Montgomery to perform SuperGroup 2010
The 3rd Annual SUPERGROUP on October 2nd Featuring Leslie West, Rick Derringer, Elliot Easton, Chad Smith, Ricky Byrd and more…Buy Your Tickets Today!!!

I hope you will join us for The 3rd Annual SuperGroup 2010 Rock & Roll Concert Saturday, October 2nd at ShowCase Live – Patriots Place, Foxboro, MA
This years event will be hosted by Lynn Hoffman of A&E - Private Sessions and feature the talents of  The SuperGroup 2010 members, including; Leslie West of Mountain on guitar and vocals, Rick Derringer on guitar and vocals, Elliot Easton of The Cars on guitar, Ricky Byrd musical director,  formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Roger Daltrey, along with Barry Goudreau of Boston on guitar, Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers on Drums, Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny & Bon Jovi on Keyboard,  James Montgomery on vocals and harp, Kasim Sulton of Meat Loaf & Todd Rundgren and Utopia on bass, Tim Pike of The Soul Band, Richie Supa songwriter, Woody Giessmann of The Del Fuegos on drums.  Rosemary St. George, Hayley Jane and Erin Vulgamore return as The SuperGroup backup singers.
Special opening guests; the talent of Ernie and The Automatics

For tickets go to www.brownpapertickets.com or visit our website at www.right-turn.org. All proceeds will benefit Right Turn – Addiction Services.
This event is sponsored by Subaru of New England.

2010 Professional of the Year Award
Woody Giessmann has been selected for the Mel Schulstad Professional of the Year Award, given by NAADAC, the National Association for Addiction Professionals, to an individual who has made outstanding and sustained contributions to the advancement of the addiction counseling profession. This prestigious award selects one professional from all the other professionals who recognized the state level for their outstanding service. He will be presented with this major award in a ceremony in Washington DC on September 10th.

Right Turn Radio on WTKK 96.9FM
Join Hosts Abby Dean & Woody Giessmann for weekly talk show; a thoughtful, in-depth exploration of addiction on WTKK 96.9FM– Boston Talks! Sunday evenings from 6 – 7 (photo from left: Anngelle Wood, Woody Giessmann, and Abby Dean)

Our mission: HELP those who need help; INFORM those who need to learn more; INFLUENCE public policy and opinions about addiction

Check out a listing of topics and special guests coming this Fall - posted on the 96.9 Right Turn radio blog. We invite you to send Anngelle Wood (our producer) any suggestions or comments at rightturnradio@gmail.com.

We would like to welcome our sponsors for the radio show Gosnold Hospital, The Hanley Center, McLean Hospital, Willingway Hospital, Precision Testing Lab, Lexington Toyota, The Castle, WestBridge Community, Cambridge Health Alliance, Executive Home Detox, and Sullivan & Sullivan.

Be part of our mission… Be a sponsor! you can request a Sponsorship Packet by emailing rightturnradio@gmail.com.

Comics for Recovery
Jack Lynch to host this years with Ken Rogerson, Mike Prior, and comedy great Tony V
We hope you will join us for the 5th Annual Comics for Recovery show at the Regent Theatre in Arlington Center on Sunday, November 14th . Hosted by Boston’s favorite Jack Lynch, this year’s event will feature comedians: Tony V., Ken Rogerson, George MacDonald, Joe Carroll, Mike Prior, and John David. General admission seats are $25.00 for the floor and $20.00 for the Balcony. For tickets go to The Regent Theatre box office or website. The show will sell out, so get your tickets soon! Doors at 6pm show at 7pm.

Right Turn 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
While no golfer was able to produce a Hole-In-One to win a Toyota Camry from Lexington Toyota, we would like to give a big thanks to the 50+ golfers and event sponsors for our successful Golf Tournament held in July 27, 2010. Don’t give up trying to get that free car sponsored by our own George Grey Jr. If you haven't had your fill of golf, please support Bobby Mac's Caddy Shack Open September 25, 2010 at Atlantic Country Club. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to Right-Turn and Fifty percent to Plymouth High Schools marching band. Register at: golfdigestplanner.com.

New Intern joins the Right Turn team
We would like to welcome Kirstie Tuffs to Right Turn. She is an artist and a counselor with a Master’s in Fine Art and Painting from Winchester School of Art in the U.K. Kirstie is a Forensic counselor who has been working for Suffolk County Correctional for the last four years in a psycho-educational course that involves art and counseling inspired in the History of Art of the 20th Century. Welcome Kirstie