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Annual Dinner and Awards Night
| Chamber Awards Night Each year the Windsor Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Dinner and Meeting in June during which the new Board is sworn in and several awards are given to businesses and individuals in recognition of their devotion to community service. The Annual Dinner Committee makes sure it is a fun-filled, spirited event. This year's theme is "A Cruise to the Maldives" with the cocktail hour on the Lido deck sponsored by Windsor Federal Savings. Once the doors open to the ballroom the crowd will be transported to an elegant dining area overlooking the beautiful blue waters of the Maldives. This year's honorees are Anita Mips for Citizen of the Year and Ray Embury for the Hallas Award for his service to the Chamber. The Parker Award for property beautification is being given this year to six hotel members for their beautiful renovations. Director of the Year is Frank Carmon for contributing work, wisdom and wealth to the board. The Student Entrepreneur of the Year award is going to Ashley Walsh. The Business of the Year is Geissler's Supermarket for their support of the Chamber mission, events and programs. The new board, whose goal is to guide the Chamber in its mission and support Chamber members, will be sworn in. The 2013-2014 board members are President Kristen Barbarotta of Johnson, Dowe, Brown and Barbarotta LLC, Vice President Frank Carmon of Carmon Community Funeral Homes Inc, Vice President Jerry Wistrom of All Out Coaching, Treasurer Mary-Lynn Kinney of Windsor Federal Savings, Secretary Paula Pierce of Hosting Connecticut LLC and Directors Neel Faldu of Accutron, Inc., Marshall Fox of Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Mary Beth Welsh of Century 21, Michael Deneen of O'Malley, Deneen, Leary, Messina and Oswecki, and Rick Haglund of Alstom Power Inc. Continuing on the board are Richard Esposito of Loomis Chaffee School, Keith Varriale of J. Morrissey and Company, Stacy Hegge of Bagge, Cenamo and Pascoe, LLP and Mark Robinson of ING. Outgoing directors include Sharran Selig of Bill Selig Jewelers, Ray Embury of Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Jay Carmon of Carmon Community Funeral Homes Inc and Tyler Ball of Day Hill Kennels. The delicious meal choices are Island Cumin & Chili Crusted Filet Mignon, Jerk Seasoned Mahi Mahi with Pineapple / Pepper Relish, Blackened Chicken Breast with Papaya / Mango Salsa Sweet Potato Mashed and Vegetarian Pasta Primavera. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online at www.WindsorCC.org or by calling 860-688-5165. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide voice for the Business Community on issues of public policy, help businesses to work together for their mutual benefit and advocate initiatives that enhance the town's and region's economic vitality and quality of life. You can read more about the Windsor Chamber of Commerce online at www.WindsorCC.org. |