Special Edition:Chamber eNews:Annual Dinner 2014

Windsor Chamber News
Special Edition:Chamber eNews:Annual Dinner 2014

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. This year's "Buona Sera Italia " is co-hosted by First Town Downtown, Inc., Windsor's Main Street program, which shares a board of directors with the Chamber of Commerce.

"Buona Sera Italia " will be held at the Hartford Windsor Marriott on June 6 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Join our tour guide for an unforgettable evening.

Be an Annual Dinner Table Sponsor for only $50! Take advantage of this opportunity for special recognition and a way to support this wonderful event that recognizes so many.

Buy Your Tickets Today!

A Fine Meal

Cocktail Hour: Antipasto Display-Marinated Mushrooms, Pepperoncini, Calamata Olives, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pesto Beefsteak Tomatoes, Italian Meats & Cheeses with Breadsticks and Crostini

Italian Red & White Wine at Tables

Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese & Focaccia Croutons

Choice of:
Steak Gorgonzola
Italian Marinated 12oz. NY Strip Steak topped with Gorgonzola Cheese
Served with Parmesan Risotto & Zucchini and Tomato Concasse

Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon
Grilled & Roasted with Pesto Sauce
Served with Parmesan Risotto & Zucchini and Tomato Concasse

Breaded Chicken Parmesan
Served over a Bed of Linguini Marinara with Garlic Bread

Lasagna Verdure
Layers of Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Mushrooms & Cheese with Pasta Sheets. Served in a Creamy Parmesan Cheese Sauce with Garlic Bread

Italian Almond Cake
Starbucks Coffee, Decaf & TAZO Teas

Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased at the Chamber or using the link below. Tickets are not available at the door.

Buy your tickets now!

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Frank Parker Beautification Award

In 1981, The Windsor Chamber of Commerce began a program to recognize those Windsor businesses that put forth a special effort to maintain a high standard of beautification of their property. We salute these good neighbors and thank them for their help in making Windsor a more beautiful place in which to stay and work! This years recipient is Menchies Frozen Yogurt, located at 1095 Kennedy Road.

Menchies Frozen Yogurt is the #1 self serve frozen yogurt retailer in the world. The Menchie's mission is to MAKE EVERY GUEST SMILE! They do this by providing innovative frozen yogurt flavors, unique and fresh toppings, exceptional guest service, free toys for children, and commitment to consistently offering an unparalleled store experience.

http://www.menchies.com

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First Town Downtown Eagle Award

The Kiwanis High School Key Club is this year's recipient of First Town Downtown's Eagle Award for volunteerism.

The Windsor High School Key Club is an international student - led organization that provides its members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership. The organization which was developed in 1925 is a Kiwanis sponsored endeavor. There are over 5,000 Key Clubs around the world today. From one seed of caring has truly blossomed into a garden of caring young leaders that we can all be proud of.

Other Award Recipients

Board Member of the Year: Marshall Fox/Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Businesses of the Year: Grimshaw Tree Service
Student Entrepreneur of the Year: Amber Johnson

Other businesses will be recognized for their ongoing support of the Chamber and its members.
Four Season's Landscaping
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Windsor Federal Savings

Volunteer of the Year Award

This year's Chamber volunteers of the year are
--Agnes O'Shea, Windsor Citizen
--Bruce Chamberlin, Flo Tech
--Anthony Roncaioli, Windsor Federal Savings
--Peter Skinner/360 Federal credit Union

Each has given much to the Windsor Community, the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and First Town Downtown. All three concentrate on the positive of our town and the world around us.

Installation of Officers and New Board Members

2014/2015 WCC & FTDT Proposed Board of Directors

* President…………Frank Carmon/Carmon Funeral Homes
* Vice President……Michael Deneen/O'Malley, Deneen, Leary, Messina and Oswecki
* Vice President……Marshall Fox/Konica Minolta Business Solutions
* Secretary………….Paula Pierce/HostingCT.com
* Treasurer…………Mary Lynn Kinney, Windsor Federal Savings

Terms to Expire 2015
Richard Esposito, Loomis Chaffee School
* Eric Lazarus, Best In Show Pet Spa
Mary Beth Welsh, Century 21 All Points Realty

Terms to Expire 2016
* Jenny Castle/Jenny Castle Human Resources Consulting
Rick Haglund/Alstom Power
* Mary Ann Slomski/Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern CT

Terms to Expire 2017

* Vertron Mayo/ING
* Caitlyn Erickson/Jason Halpert and Associates
* Donald Trinks/Bart’s Beanery

Outgoing President Kristen Barbarotta; Johnson, Dowe, Brown & Barbarotta

Outgoing Directors
* Stacy Hegge, Bagge, Cennamo & Pascoe, LLP
* Keith Varriale/J.Morrissey
* Neil Faldu, Accutron, Inc.

(Nominations will be taken from the floor)

* To be elected

Upcoming Events

12/3

Transportation Comm. Mtg

12/10

Board of Directors Mtg

12/11

Ambassadors Committee Meeting

12/16

Programs Committee Mtg

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