Do You Know About....COMMON GROUND - A Program to Introduce CWC Members to Interesting Projects and Cultural Activities in Our Community - October 28, 2009
CWC members and their guests were introduced to Common Ground, an international leader in the development of solutions to homelessness. Founded by MacArthur Fellow Rosanne Haggerty in 1990, Common Ground is a pioneer in the development of supportive housing and other research-based practices that end homelessness. The group toured Common Ground's first project in Hartford, The Betty Ruth and Milton B. Hollander Foundation Center, a 70 unit mixed-income apartment building and the first LEED certified "green" mulit-family residence in Connecticut. Following the tour, Ms. Haggerty and members of her executive team spoke to our group about the program in Hartford and their other programs in Connecticut.
2009 Women in Leadership Series - Recognizing Leaders and Building Leadership: On the Court and in the Board Room - September 14, 2009
This annual event was attended by 175 CWC members and their guests. This year's speaker was Chris Dailey, Associate Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Connecticut. Her talk focused on how to develop talent and how to help talent reach their potential and to be a cohesive unit. Of course, she also delighted the crowd with a few stories about the team and Geno Auriemma!
Exceptional Women Tour - Cedar Hill Cemetery - June 4, 2009
Established in 1864 and listed on the National Register of Historical Places, Cedar Hill Cemetery was one of the first rural cemeteries developed in the United States. When the cemetery was first built, the Colt Family Plot was located at the highest point of the cemetery, and this is where the tour began. Among the "Exceptional Women" spoken about was Elizabeth Colt, Virginia Thrall Smith, Isabella Beecher Hooker and Katharine Hepburn. CWC members also toured the burial sites of a few notable men and viewed some of the more intricate and ornate monuments that can be found in the older sections of this 270 acre cemetery. Following the tour, the group gathered for a delicious reception and enjoyed our beautiful surroundings.
Tax Refund Lunch at Carbone’s Ristorante – April 17, 2009
What a way to relax after April 15th! Forty-five CWC members enjoyed one of the first beautiful days of Spring with a delicious lunch prepared by the culinary experts at Carbone’s. This lunch, organized by the Member Relations Committee, served as a “thank you” to our members.
Capitol Happenings – March 3, 2009
Over 75 CWC members and their guests came to Capitol Happenings, one of CWC’s annual programs. This year our featured speakers were State Senator Eileen Daly, Deputy President Pro Tem; State Representative Denise Merrill, Majority Leader; and M. Lisa Moody, Chief of Staff to Governor M. Jodi Rell. Associated Press reporter Susan Haigh served as our moderator. The conversation centered on the economy and how the state was trying to handle the fiscal crisis. This was a wonderful opportunity for our members to interact with our legislative leaders and get their questions answered. The event was held in the Old Judiciary Room in the State Capitol.
Holiday Gathering & Annual Meeting – December 11, 2008
Despite the pouring rain outside, over 75 CWC members and their guests began their holiday celebrations at the Great Room in Hartford 21. Members and their guests were treated to tours of the one and two bedroom apartments in Hartford 21. During the Annual Meeting, members elected three new members to the Board of Directors– Lisa Casey, Caren Kittredge and Brenda Larkin. In the spirit of the season, we collected donations for My Sisters’ Place, a safe haven for women and children who become homeless due to domestic violence, eviction, unemployment or mental illness. Kate Conway, a CWC member and former chair of the board for My Sisters’ Place spoke about the valuable programs that My Sisters’ Place runs and really gave our guests an understanding of how much this organization does.
2008 Women in Leadership Series - Reflections: Covering the Highest Court in the Land – October 14, 2008
Over 180 CWC members and their guests attended this annual CWC event, held at the Hartford Marriott. This year’s speaker was Linda Greenhouse, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who covered the Supreme Court for The New York Times for almost 30 years. Ms. Greenhouse’s spoke about some of the recent court decisions and about the justices themselves.
Discover Downtown – September 18, 2008
Do you think you know downtown Hartford? For the members who participated in this event, they certainly do! CWC members arrived at Hot Tomato’s and were placed on teams. They were given eight clues to help them find locations downtown, and they set off to figure out as many of them as they could in an hour. This event quickly turned into a friendly competition! Once everyone was back at Hot Tomato’s they enjoyed a delicious reception and a few good laughs about their adventures.
Olympic Fever…Catch It! An Excusive Tour of the ESPN Studios – July 23, 2008
Over 30 members took advantage of this exciting tour of the ESPN studios in Bristol. The evening began with coordinating producer Mike Leber talking to the group about ESPN’s coverage of the Olympics. Then it was time for the hour long tour of the studios. The tour guides were employees who have worked at ESPN for many years in many capacities, so there was no question that they could not answer! The evening ended with a lovely reception provided by our hosts.