Derby-Shelton Rotary to hold Kentucky Derby party to benefit scholarship foundation

 

Golf tourney to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley

SHELTON - Annual charity golf tournament for the Boys & Girls Club will be held Aug. 15 at Brownson Country Club. More information to come in June.

This is shared from the Boys & Girls Club's Facebook page.

Speed Networking event on tap Thursday at Brownson Country Club in Shelton

SHELTON - A Speed Networking event will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Brownson Country Club, 15 Soundview Ave.

It is a joint effort of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club.

Speed Networking is an intensive session of mini one-to-one meetings, designed to bring you face-to-face with almost every business contact in the room.

This corporate take on speed dating is the perfect place to start filling your book of contacts, with people spanning a range of different sectors and industries. This unique networking format provides the opportunity to introduce your service and identify prospects for further follow-up!

It's a maximum impact event, so polish up your Introductory Pitch, bring plenty of business cards and prepare to circulate! $25 per person. Registration includes: passed apps, dessert, one drink ticket, swag bag and, of course, networking.

Please note: Our COVID event guidelines have been updated and we are now following CDC and Local Health Department Guidelines for events/meetings.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Chamber to host annual Conversation with Valley Legislative Delegation

Conversation with the

Valley Legislative Delegation

presented by AT&T

March 11 - 7:45 a.m.

Brownson Country Club, Shelton

With the legislative session in Hartford under way, please join us for this annual conversation with the members of our local legislative delegation to discuss issues impacting the Valley business community.

This is a great opportunity for legislators to hear from you about your priorities. This special forum will be held both in-person and virtually.

$20 Members / $40 All Others

Click here to register now.

This is a release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Shelton History Center to host presentation on Clara Barton

 

Shelton Exchange Club to hold golf tournament

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Lamont at annual meeting

Gov. Ned Lamont

SHELTON - The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce 55th Annual Meeting & Breakfast featuring Gov. Ned Lamont will be held at 7:30 a.m. June 19 at Brownson Country Club.

This will be the Governor's second visit to Brownson, having joined the Chamber as "candidate Lamont" during last fall's Meet the Candidates series. 

With the regular Legislative Session scheduled to conclude June 5, the Governor will share his vision and priorities for the state's economy.

This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce in Shelton.

Valley Council to host 25th annual awards breakfast in Shelton

 Last year's breakfast at Brownson Country Club in Shelton.

SHELTON -The Valley Council for Health & Human Services will hold its 25th Annual Breakfast Meeting and Awards Presentation at 8 a.m. Dec. 4 at Brownson Country Club. 

Jack Walsh, former VUW President and Marilyn Cormack, former President Birmingham Group Health Services/BHcare will be keynote speakers.

Established in 1993, the Valley Council for Health & Human Services has initiated and supported numerous initiatives to improve life in the Valley through successful collaboration among their member agencies and community partners.  
The joint contributions of their member agencies have enabled the Council to spearhead key regional initiatives.  
Their many accomplishments include: The Early Childhood Task Force, Valley Early Childhood Regional Council, Leadership Greater Valley, Senior Services Council, Healthy Valley, Valley CARES Quality of Life Report, Food Security Task Force, Youth Recognition Committee, Membership & Communications Committee. 

The Council is a partnership network of over 40 non-profit organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.  

Each year the Council presents awards to people and agencies whose significant contribution has improved the quality of life for Valley residents. 

This year’s honorees are Robert D. Scinto. He was selected to receive the prestigious Richard O. Belden Community Service Award, in honor of the late state Rep. Richard O. Belden. This award is for an individual or organization outside the non-profit sector whose efforts have made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.  

John Yeager was selected to receive the Lewis Savitsky Staff Excellence Award. 
This award is presented to an individual for extraordinary service as an employee in the non-profit community who has made a positive impact on the quality of life of residents in the lower Naugatuck Valley. The award is named in honor of Lewis Savitsky, a long-time employee of Valley United Way.  

The Food Security Task Force was selected to receive the Program of the Year Award.
This award is presented to a non-profit agency, or a program within a non-profit agency, whose staff and volunteers exemplify excellence in the community, and, whose services have made a significant and lasting contribution to the health and well being of the residents of the lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The meeting and awards presentation is sponsored by Valley Community Foundation.   

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 
For more information on how to register please call Linda Milardo at Valley United Way, 203-926-9478 or visit Valley Council for Health & Human Services at www.valleycouncil.org. 


This is a press release from the Valley Council.

Greater Valley Chamber to host candidates at Brownson Country Club

Boy & Girls Club to host golf classic at Brownson Country Club in Shelton

SHELTON - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will host its annual John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic Aug. 27 at Brownson Country Club. 

Curtiss-Ryan Honda of Shelton is once again the Hole-in-One Sponsor, and Hot Tamale Mexican Grill & Bar in Seymour is the Skill Prize Sponsor. 
For more information and a registration or sponsorship form, visit www.BGCLNV.org.

The tournament will have an 11 a.m. registration and lunch, followed by a noon shotgun start.
Entry fee of $210 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf and cart, driving range, buffet lunch, refreshments on the course, social hour with open bar and dinner (after golf), and tournament gift. 

A raffle, as well as live and silent auctions, will also be available. 
Entries should include names, handicaps, and contact email or phone number sent to John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic, Boys & Girls Club LNV, One Positive Place, Shelton, 06484. Checks should be made payable to the Boys & Girls Club LNV.

Sponsorships available
Anyone wishing to become a sponsor, purchase a tee sign, or donate an auction item should contact Lisa Savoid or Ann Wheeler, 203-924-7462, LisaSavoid@BGC-LNV.org or AnnWheeler@BGC-LNV.org. 
Gold Tournament Sponsorships of $2,500 include a foursome of golf, tee sign, recognition at the awards dinner, inclusion in press releases, and a full-page ad in the tournament program. 
Silver Sponsorships of $1,500 include a foursome of golf, 3/4-page ad in the program, and sign. 
Beverage Cart Sponsors of $1,000 receive 1⁄2-page ad in the program, a large sign on the beverage cart, and a tee sign. 
Bronze Sponsors of $1,200 receive a 1⁄2-page ad in the program, tee sign, and foursome of golf. 
Green Sponsors of $500 receive a 1⁄2-page ad in the program and a tee sign. 
Table & Tee Sponsor get to have a table on the course with promo materials, listing in the program and tee sign. 
Tee Sponsors of $150 receive a listing in the tournament program and tee sign. 
Deadline for all sponsorships is Aug. 6.
The Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic, which has run 45 consecutive years since 1972, is dedicated to John “Red” Larsen. 
Red participated in almost every tournament and was Chairman for more than half. It was common to see Red stuffing “tee-favor bags” on Sunday night or putting out sponsor signs in the morning mist. 
His love for children and his dedication to the Boys & Girls Club were rivaled only by his love for his family and the game of golf.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been changing the lives of young people in our area for 60 years. 
With programs ranging from homework assistance to nutrition, to sports, all young people are helped to reach their full potential, but especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. 
Proceeds will help provide services regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

For information about the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, visit www.BGC-LNV.org.


This is a press release from the Club.

Save the date: Annual golf classic in Shelton to benefit Boys & Girls Club

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce slates golf classic in Shelton

Golf tourney to benefit Shelton Gaels Alumni scholarship awards

Kentucky Derby party to benefit Derby-Shelton Rotary scholarship fund

Valley Council slates annual meeting, awards presentation in Shelton

SHELTON - The Valley Council for Health & Human Services will hold its annual Breakfast Meeting and Awards Presentation Dec. 5 at Brownson Country Club. 

Patrick Charmel

It will feature a keynote presentation by Griffin Hospital President/CEO Patrick Charmel. 

Currently serving almost 20 years as President/CEO of Griffin, Charmel has championed many issues related to health and human services in the Valley.  

Valley Council for Health & Human Services is a partnership network of more than 40 nonprofits working to improve the quality of life for residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.  

Each year the Council presents awards to individuals and agencies whose significant contribution has improved the quality of life of Valley residents. 
Joseph A. Pagliaro Jr. was selected to receive the prestigious Richard O. Belden Community Service Award in honor of the late state Rep. Richard O. Belden.  
This award is for an individual or organization outside the nonprofit sector whose efforts have made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.  

Ian Parsells and Jennifer DeLeon-Prutting were selected to receive the Lewis Savitsky Staff Excellence Award. 
This award is presented to an individual(s) for extraordinary service as an employee in the nonprofit community who has made a positive impact on the quality of life of residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 
The award is named in honor of Lewis Savitsky, a long-time employee of Valley United Way.  

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank of Derby was selected to receive the Agency of the Year Award. 
It is presented to a nonprofit agency or a program within a nonprofit agency whose staff and volunteers exemplify excellence in the community and whose services have made a significant and lasting contribution to the health and well-being of the residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The meeting and awards presentation, sponsored by Valley Community Foundation, will be held from 8-10 a.m. at Brownson Country Club. 
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 

For information on how to register visit Valley Council for Health & Human Services at www.valleycouncil.org or visit our Facebook page.


This is a press release from Valley Council for Health & Human Services.

Valley Council honors community service providers at breakfast in Shelton

Pictured from left: Diane Stroman, Bertha Belden, William C. Nimons, Jimmy Tickey, Suzanne Reilly, Sharon Closius, John Ready, Beth Colette, Ben Florsheim, Valerie DiGangi, Patricia Tarasovic. /Photo by Fred Ortoli

SHELTON - The Valley Council for Health and Human Services held its Annual Breakfast Meeting and Community Awards Presentation last month at Brownson Country Club.

Each December the Valley Council recognizes community service providers for their positive impact and significant contributions to the community. 

Diane Stroman, Chair and Executive Vice President of TEAM, Inc. and Patricia Tarasovic, Vice Chair and Director of Valley United Way's Volunteer Center, presented awards honoring Valley Community Foundation, William C. Nimons, and Suzanne Reilly. 

Bertha Belden accompanied the chairs and incoming Vice Chair Susan Agamy in presenting the awards. Diane Stroman was honored to receive the Outgoing Chair Award. 

Jimmy Tickey, representing U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, and Ben Florsheim, representing U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, recognized the award recipients and presented them with certificates of recognition.  Honorees also received a proclamation from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s office. 

The meeting and awards presentation was sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation. 

This is a press release from the Valley Council for Health and Human Services.

Valley Council to hold annual breakfast Dec. 6 in Shelton

SHELTON - The Valley Council for Health & Human Services will hold its annual Breakfast Meeting and Community Awards Presentation Dec. 6 at Brownson Country Club, 15 Soundview Ave.

Registration and buffet will be held 7:30-8:15 a.m. and the meeting will

be from 8:15-10:15 a.m.

Keynote speaker is Dan La Rosa. 

There will be a presentation of awards honoring the Valley Community

Foundation, William C. Nimons, and Suzanne Reilly.

Valley Council members will receive one free ticket.

Additional members are $20 per person. Non-members are $25 each.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, by check, or at www.valleycouncil.org or call Nancy Roshka, 203-926-9478. RSVP by Nov. 23.

This is a press release from Valley Council for Health and Human Services.