Jay Therrien (Quest 2010), and his wife welcomed baby Charlotte Anne Therrien (8 pounds 1 ounce, and  21.5inches long) into the world on April 28, 2012.

Tom Trumble (Leadership Greater Hartford Member), and his wife Dougie welcomed their newest grandchild (Bria Jane Keleher) on May 14th.    

Judy Weinstein (Quest 1996), is the Director of Donor Relations for Individuals at United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.  Judy was formerly the Workplace Giving Director  at the Greater Hartford Arts Council.

Yanil Terón (Quest 2004), Executive Director of the Center for Latino Progress, has been reelected to a second three-year term as the Northeast Representative of the National Council of La Raza Affiliate Council.

Edward Casares (Summit 2012 and Leadership Greater Hartford Board Member), recieved a certification for Certified Homeland Security CHS-I.

Deborah Ducoff-Barone (Encore!Hartford 2012), joins Capital Workforce Partners as Strategic Planner.

Thomas Masciadrelli (Encore!Hartford 2012), has accepted the position of Director of Finance with The Governor's Prevention Partnership.

Dan Fallon (Encore!Hartford 2012), has join Wheeler Clinic as their new Employer Assistance Program Manager. 

Rahsaan Yearwood (Encore!Hartford 2012), joins Achieve Hartford! as their new Director of Programs. 

Carol Polsky (Encore!Hartford 2010), is now AVP Store Manger II at TD Bank. 

Mary Jo Keating (Encore!Hartford 2010 & American Leadership Forum XVI), has accepted the position at Trinitiy of Secretary of the College, reporting to the President. 

Chris Duffy (Quest 2011 &  Leadership Greater Hartford Board member), is now Advisory Board, Steinbright Career Development Center at Drexel University. 

Tomas Nenortas (Quest 2010), was promoted to Associate Director at the Hartford Preservation Alliance. Tomas also serves as the liaison to various City and State Departments and Hartford's thirteen Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZs) and recently became the Manager of the Bushnell Park Foundation.

Celestino Jimenez, Jr. (Neighborhood Leadership Training class 2), Krish Naraine (Neighborhood Leadership Training class 3), were both elected in the 3rd District, and Hyacinth Yennie (Quest 2001), was elected in the 6th District on Tuesday March 6th during  the Democratic Town Committee races.

Michael Bernard (Quest 2010), will be the Vice President for Online Banking at Webster Bank. Mike will be working within Webster Bank’s Internet Marketing Team to improve the online customer experience.

Talent on Demand:Managing Talent in an Uncertain Age 

The keynote speaker for Human Resources Leadership Forum “Year of Innovation” series, Peter Cappelli, will help Human Resource leaders and consultants on Tuesday, June 5th, 4:30-5pm, to identify innovative talent practices that organizations should consider in developing and managing talent. It’s a signature event not to be missed. This event will take place at Farmington Gardens in Farmington, CT. If you are a member of HRLF, please come and invite others to join you. Also, if you are not a member please consider coming at the $95 fee or perhaps use this opportunity to become a member by visiting www.hrleaders-sne.org
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"Power of the Purse"

Join the United Way Women’s Leadership Council, Thursday, June 7th, 11am - 1:30pm for the “Power of the Purse” Luncheon and Auction to benefit the Council’s financial stability initiative for women and families. Featured speaker Donna Rosato is a senior writer at MONEY and a volunteer providing financial education to young adults and families in New York City. This event will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center (sixth Floor), 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford. Tickets: $100. For tickets and more information click here

The Young Leaders Advisory Council of Hartford Hospital presents Flight Night

The Young Leaders Advisory Council of Hartford Hospital (young professionals in the region) is hosting Flight Night on June 7 at City Steam Brewery Cafe in Hartford from 5:30-7:30pm. Locally brewed beers, hearty foods and networking will be featured throughout the evening to benefit Connecticut’s only air ambulance service, LIFE STAR. $35 per person (cash only at the door) includes beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. First Responders Special: Register by June 1 for a $5 discount. Click here to register for this event or call 860.545.1265

5th Annual Rodeo Royal Crowning

Join the Ebony Horsewomen for their 5th Annual Crowning Ceremony at the Equestrian Center Pavillion on June 15th, 6-9pm. Tickets are $15 per person. For tickets contact Tonya Durham at 860.2293.2914 or email Ebonyhorse@sbcglobal.net. Click here to view program flyer

Attention Nonprofits!

Register for the 2012 Leadership Symposium cosponsored by Leadership Greater Hartford, Connecticut Association of Nonprofits and Connecticut Society of Association Executives on June 21, 2012 at The Hartford Club. Join this unique gathering of association and nonprofit leaders for an outstanding educational and team-building event. The Symposium's workshops are designed to encourage leadership team members to discuss the challenges of leadership and encourage the application of strategic governance principles. Leadership Greater Hartford's Marty Rotblatt will be facilitating morning and afternoon session. Leadership Greater Hartford members and Leaders on Board nonprofit partners are qualify for the member rate of $79.  Click here to register for the 2012 Leadership Symposium.  Click here for to view the program flyer

2012 reSET Social Entrepreneur Award

Are you an entrepreneur interested in starting your own business that will improve the community, create jobs, and generate profit with a purpose? If this sounds like you, enter today for the reSET 2012 Social Entrepreneur Award and win up to $1,000 in cash, services to help you take your social enterprise to the next level, and get media coverage to help spread the word!  The reSET Social Entrepreneur Award recognizes aspiring individuals with viable, sustainable business concepts for social enterprise that will improve the community, create jobs, and demonstrate the power of harnessing profit to purpose. The Grand Prize Winner and finalists will receive a cash start-up award and other benefits to help take their idea to the next level.  Awards will be announced on October 10, 2012.

AWARD RULES

1. Application Deadline: July 1, 2012
2. Juror Panel: Panel of reSET Board Members and Advisors
   
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