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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Rheo A. Brouillard ’76 of Hampton, has been named to the Western New England University Board of Trustees.
Brouillard is president and CEO of SI Financial Group, Inc. and of Savings Institute Bank and Trust. He began his banking career in 1976 with Massachusetts-based BayBanks Corp. He joined Connecticut Online Computer Center (COCC), a regional bank service bureau, in 1983 and served as customer service vice president until he returned to banking in 1989. He was named president of Danielson Federal Savings & Loan Association in 1989.
Brouillard serves as president of the Northeastern Connecticut Community Development Corporation. He is also a director of Infinex Financial Group, the Vantis Life Insurance Company, and Banker’s Bank Northeast. He is a past chairman of the Connecticut Bankers Association and is active in the American Bankers Association serving as the Connecticut representative of the Community Bank Council, the Federal Home Loan Bank Committee and the OTS/OCC Merger Task Force. Brouillard also serves as director of a number of non-profit organizations.
Brouillard received his B.S.B.A. degree, majoring in Management, from Western New England University in 1976.
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The Putnam Bank Foundation donates $2500 to the Performing Arts of Northeast CT. Pictured: Lynn Bourque, SVP of Putnam Bank; Tom Borner, CEO and president of Putnam Bank; Lindsay Paul, Ellen Silbermann and Betty Hale of NECT Performing Arts. Courtesy photo.
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GROTON — Brian A. Orenstein, CEO of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, and Wayne J. Burgess, chairman of the credit union’s Supervisory Committee and President of the Southeastern Connecticut Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, have been named this year’s co-chairmen of the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s 2014 campaign appeal.
“We’re looking forward to leading this year’s campaign for United Way,” said Orenstein. “Despite a recovering economy, there’s still a profound need for assistance across this region,” he said.
“The monies we raise in 2014 will benefit a broad spectrum of local organizations that work together to advance the common good for everyone and provide building blocks for a better life, from those working to end food insecurity to groups that increase education efforts, stabilize incomes and create healthier lives in southeastern Connecticut,” Orenstein said.
Both Orenstein and Burgess have been longtime supporters of United Way efforts in the region, and Charter Oak is a corporate benefactor of the Gales Ferry-based social services agency. During 2013, Charter Oak employees increased their United Way giving by 22 percent, and the credit union and its employees were honored with United Way’s 2013 Partner of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Benefactor awards.
Charter Oak’s assistance to those in need extends beyond its United Way annual campaign. The credit union’s Community Giving Program, started in 2009, has donated nearly
$800,000 to non-profits and charitable organizations across eastern Connecticut. During 2013, Charter Oak donated $200,000 in community giving and will increase its community giving in 2014 – its 75th anniversary year – by 10 percent.
Charter Oak has 13 branches including one in Dayville and one in Putnam.
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Wed. April 2
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Pomfret School Art Exhibit "Red" by Junko Pinkowski's - Digital Arts by Pomfret Students and Faculty, will run through April 28 at the Silver Circle Gallery in downtown Putnam.
Farmers Market
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeast CT Art Guild will be exhibiting artwork at the Vanilla Bean Cafe during the month of April.
Fri. April 4
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present the classic "Laura Ingalls Wilder," produced by ArtsPower, at noon at the Hyde Cultural Center for students. Tickets, for groups of 10 or more, are only $3. For information call the Box Office at 860-928-2946 or at www.thethreecs.org.
'Gypsy'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. April 6 and 13. $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.
Rummage Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Woodstock on Rt. 169 will hold a Spring Rummage & White Elephant Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. April 4 and from 9 a.m. to noon April 5. Bake sale on April 4, too. 860-923-2887.
Sat. April 5
Spring Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold its spring fair and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted. 860-487-5122.
'Gypsy'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. April 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. April 6 and 13. $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.
Icebreaker
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Speedway will present Icebreaker today and tomorrow at the speedway. www.thompsonspeedway.com
Pancake Breakfast
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society on Day Road in Pomfret will host a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Benefits girl Scout Troop 65049. $5. There will also be an Easter Wild Egg Hunt.
Auction
COLCHESTER --- The Goods and Services Auction to benefit the Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight at the St. Joseph's Polish Club.
Sun. April 6
Pancake Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Relay For Life team will hold a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the academy dining commons. $7 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger and free admission for kids 3 and younger. Tickets at First Selectman’s office at Town Hall. email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pancake Breakfast
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. $8 for adults; $4 for kids under 12. 887-4192.
Wed. April 9
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will hold a free Ice Cream Social for senior citizens at 12:15. Open to residents and nonreidents age 60 and older. Preregistration required. 860-923-9440.
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its Annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library meeting room. It features musical talents from the faculty and student body of Marianapolis Preparatory School. Free. All welcome
Fri. April 11
Lighthouse Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a program on New England Lighthouses following its regular 7 p.m. business meeting at the Canterbury Town Hall Community Room. Free. All welcome
Sat. April 12
Spaghetti, Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- the Putnam Grange 97 will hold a spaghetti and meatball supper from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Putnam. $8 for adults; $4 for kids 6-12. 860-928-1020.
Indoor Tag Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will hold its annual Indoor Tag Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the town hall community room. Table rentals available. 860-546-9062
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