CHAPTER NEWS

1. The 5th Annual Winetasting Event:  The Winetasting Fundraiser has been rescheduled for Friday March 30th at the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford, from 6 to 9pm.  Tickets that were sold to the original event date (11/4) can be exchanged or refunded.  New tickets will be issued, so if you have the old ones, please contact one of the officers to exchange tickets.  The old tickets will not be accepted at the door.  There is a minimum donation of $40 for each ticket sold in advance.  Ticket prices increase to $45 if sold at the door.

2.  International Project in India:  Jonathan Mead from our Chapter has been working closely with the University of Hartford, and the team is preparing to travel to Abheypur, India in January.  They will evaluate the 5 water distribution systems that were installed, and will conduct household surveys.  As part of the project closeout, there will be a technical assessment and postimplementation monitoring will be ongoing. 

3.  Hartford Botanical Garden Project:  Located in Colt Park, the Hartford Botanical Garden is envisioned to provide community space and educational study about native Connecticut plants.  This past year, HPC planted a garden and constructed a walkway in front of the Connecticut Creative Store.  We will continue our efforts this upcoming year by rebuilding the brick patio and creating an event space.  Stay tuned for more details as the plan unravels.

4. 2011 Northeast Region Conference:  The Hartford Professional Chapter was the runner-up for the Regional Premier Chapter Award!  Thank you all for supporting this Chapter!

5. Executive Committee Elections:  The officers from the 2011 term will continue to serve their positions in 2012.  If you are interested in holding an office position, particularly as Fundraising Chair, please contact me!

∞ posted: Dec. 25, 2011