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• Advertising and Marketing Options During the 2021-2022 Year

  • Start
    08/19/2021
  • End
    07/01/2022
  • Location
    On Line - Advertising and Marketing Options

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  Three Free Months! New This Year Only! 
  All Ads Purchased for One Year Will Be Active for 15 Full Months!

  All newsletter ads must be submitted in PDF/JPG/TIF (300 dpi) format. Website ads must be in JPG/GIF format (72 dpi, 256 colors), maximum file size of 25-30 kb. Newsletter ads can be black & white or color. 

  All website and newsletter ads will link to your website. Each website ad will be on a rotational cycle within the page as well as within the site pages. At this time, we request no animated gif ads.

  New! All ads are for one entire year from the date of purchase.
  

  PACKAGE DEALS:

  Pick 2 Package: Choose 2 different media (i.e., Newsletter; Website) receive 20% savings

  For ad specs contact:
  Newsletter and Website:
  Judy Ricketts-White 806.439.1854;
  jwhite5506@sbcglobal.net

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• Panel Discussion - Virtual Series - October 28, 2021

  • When
    10/28/2021
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Event

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  “Building Bridges – Resolving Unconscious Bias” – Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness –  A Panel Discussion Virtual Series – Sponsored by the SECT Women's Network – Free
  
  Oct. 28, 2021… The Southeastern CT Women’s Network is sponsoring a virtual panel discussion on the topic of “Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness, 45 Years of Saving Lives” as part of the Building Bridges-Resolving Unconscious Bias series, which was formerly the Unconscious Bias – Unveiling Racism” series. This is a free Zoom event on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  Panelists: Millie Devine, Founder, The SECT Women’s Network, Co-Founder, Safe Futures and Katherine Verano, Executive Director, Safe Futures
  

  The MODERATOR will be Kathryn Greene, SECT Women’s Network Board Member

  Ms. Mildred Devine received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa. She is a graduate of the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She was a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®).  She worked for the Trust & Investment Group of Shawmut Bank (now Bank of America) in various capacities for 32 years, retiring as Vice President in January, 1997. During her career she administered four private foundations for about twenty years. Ms. Devine had her own business, Devine Planning 1997-2012; During that time, she also worked as a trust officer for Dime Bank, 2007-17.  Ms. Devine has always been involved in civic and professional organizations, having served as President of the Estate and Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut and numerous other professional and social services boards. She is a Paul Harris Fellow with sapphire awards, and a past president of the New London Rotary Club. She is also the founder, past president, and still a member of the Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network. Ms. Devine currently volunteers with Safe Futures, Inc., at the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and at her church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.  Her autobiography is entitled:  Sunrise Sunset: Millie's Divine Journey.
  
  

  Katherine Verano is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Safe Futures, formerly The Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut. Katherine left her career in corporate banking and came to Safe Futures 26 years ago after a close friend and peer was brutally murdered by her husband. Katherine’s dedication to working in this field started with working the crisis hotline in 1994 at She continued her work at the agency over the years managing the emergency shelter, counseling program, criminal court advocacy in the justice system. Katherine was appointed as the Director of Client Services, prior to her role as Executive Director, and now CEO. Over a 20-year period in the criminal justice system, Katherine interviewed thousands of victims and offenders of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking at court arraignments and throughout the court process. Katherine has been exemplary in bringing court and community partners together in forums and roundtables; in a collaborative effort to enhance services to victims of crime, while educating partners. Katherine has served on multiple task forces and committees to include the Veteran’s Diversionary Council and Domestic Violence, Connecticut State Police Lethality Assessment Program Committee, Statewide Model Policy “Police Response to Crimes of Domestic Violence” Task Force Committee, and multiple local college community response teams. Since 2012, Katherine has been the Connecticut expert “Train the Trainer” on the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) with the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence educating police and advocates around Connecticut. She is also a re-certification instructor for the Law Enforcement Council (LEC) Officer & Supervisor and for CT POST Academy “Strangulation prevention/ investigation” instructing multiple statewide seminars.  In 2017, Katherine traveled to Beijing, China, on behalf of the “Yale University-Paul Tsai Law Center” speaking and training on matters of lethality assessment programing – Domestic violence intervention strategies to government officials as well as speaking on “Development of Domestic Violence Laws” at the Beijing Public Safety University. Katherine is the Legislative Liaison for the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the agency since 2010, successfully testifying on numerous House bills.

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• Mastermind Group Meeting - November 8, 2021

  • When
    11/08/2021
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Event

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  Mastermind Group Meeting – Mentor and Be Mentored – Free
  

        Join Us!...For a Virtual Mastermind Group Meeting, Monday, November 8 at 12:00-1:30 pm. The purpose of the Network sponsored Mastermind Groups is to mentor others and be mentored in a small group setting. Grow your business, business relationships and friendships, give and get help in both business and personal areas. 
      Mastermind principles are based on Napoleon Hill's classic book "Think and Grow Rich." These principles are time-tested, having been used since the early 1900s. Mastermind Groups also employ the principles explained in "Law of Attraction" and "The Secret."
       This is a Zoom event, please register, you will receive the link in your confirmation email after you register. Contact Lisa Giordano at ldgldg7@gmail.com for more information.

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• N@N - Network@Night - November 10, 2021

  • When
    11/10/2021
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    277 Main Street, Niantic, CT 05357

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  N@N — Deb McGrath of Backyard Bracelets and Nicole Giansanti of I'd Wax That
  

       Network @ Night, Wednesday, November 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm, $5 cash, hosted by Deb McGrath of Backyard Bracelets and Nicole Giansanti of I'd Wax That, at 277 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357. Please register online and pay cash only at the door.
       Join us for light hors d'oeuvres, snacks and beverages (beer, wine and waters). The program will include making a vision board, raffles and tickets to purchase.
       Proceeds to benefit V.E.T.S. – Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services, who's mission is to provide healing therapeutic services to the broad Veterans community through Equine Educational Engagement.
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Military Appreciation Luncheon - November 17, 2021

  • When
    11/17/2021
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    11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Location TBD

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  Military Appreciation Luncheon — Lori Marriott — Easter Seals/ Veterans Rally Point — "Victory for Veterans"

  Join Us Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:30 am for our monthly luncheon meeting, price TBD for members and non-members, register online, pay cash only at venue, location TBD.
       Lori Marriott serves as Senior Director of Military Services at Easterseals – Veterans Rally Point.  She was the first member of the Veterans Rally Point team in March 2018.
      She oversees the Women’s Veterans Initiative, The Peer Support Programs, and the Caregiver Retreats for our Military & Veteran Family programs. She is a key player in the process surrounding the $2.5 million state bond grant for the build-out of an 18,000 sq ft “Veterans Rally Point Center of Excellence” in Norwich, CT.

  “Victory for Veterans” Program
       Please bring your donation items to the November 17th luncheon. All items will be donated to Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point for distribution to local Veterans in need.
  
  All items are needed for both men and women:
  

  • Socks
    
  • Packages of underwear
    
  • Belts – all sizes
    
  • Joggers (sweatpants)
    
  • Dockers casual pants
    
  • Polo shirts – long & short sleeve – variety of colors
    
  • Sleepwear
  • Athletic wear
    
  • Toiletry items (for toiletry kits) – full sized toothbrush/toothpaste, floss, full sized shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, body wash, mini manicure kit (nail file, clippers), mini Q tips box, hand sanitizer wipes, ear plugs, eye mask, body wipes, face covering/mask, comb/brush.
    
  • Toiletry Kit Bags/Backpacks (for toiletry kits, grab and go!) – instead of plastic bags, maybe a drawstring sling bag or backpack.
    
    For more information, contact Denise Howard, bestwellness4you@gmail.com

       Lori is a prior service active duty Army CPT. Commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in May 1988 with a Regular Army Commission; received the Distinguished Military Graduate Award.
       Lori attended the US Army Airborne School, Ft Benning, GA as an ROTC cadet, Quartermaster Officer Basic Course at Ft Lee, VA where she was awarded the unit guidon for the Company “Spirit Award” by her peers and cadre, US Army Parachute Rigger Course. Ft Lee, VA .
       Her first official job in the Army was a Recruiter at Providence College for their ROTC program. Livorno, Italy at Camp Darby (1989 – 1992), Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1991), Lori was responsible for Tent City at Camp Darby.
     Units deploying from the US into the war zone were housed in tents while their munitions, weapons, and supplies were prepped and loaded. She reported daily to the Southern European Task Force Commander, a 4-star general, on the number of units and personnel due in, departing, and presently on-site. The health and well-being of these troops while in her care, were of utmost importance to her.  These troops were heading off to the war zone.
      Lori’s awards: Parachutist Badge, Parachute Rigger Badge, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Meda,l Army Achievement Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal, CT Wartime Service Medal.  
      After years of being a stay-at-home mom, Lori went back to school to become a Certified Fitness Trainer. She ran her own fitness business from 2007 – 2017. She is an avid runner. Ran her first marathon as a gift to herself for her 50th birthday! And, her second at aged 51.
      She has raised two children – Jack, a recent graduate of Boston College, now working fulltime at BC, and simultaneously pursuing his MBA. Her daughter Julia is a senior at NYU studying English and Dramatic Literature.  

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  In the past, Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point has collected the items below and put them into covered 5-gallon buckets. The buckets serve as a “seat” and a place to keep their items dry. The hats, gloves, scarves, winter jackets, and 5-gallon buckets can be new or gently used. Do you have any contacts who may be willing to donate buckets or other items?  We will collect all items by December 4th and assemble the special gift packages for distribution to local Veterans in need.

  
  

  
  

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