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The Connecticut Society invites all Members and Guests to join us at any of
our events. Our Calendar of Events is listed below. For
more information or to buy tickets call The Connecticut Society at (202)
675-3052 or email us at CTSocietyDC@gmail.com.
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For the third consecutive year, the Society took part in Hands on DC, an all-volunteer non-profit effort that runs an annual one day work-a-thon to improve conditions in DC's public schools and raise money for college scholarships. This year we helped to paint murals at the KIPP AIM School in Southeast DC on April 25. It's our way of giving back to our home away from Connecticut. View more pictures.
American Warrior is an organization based in Norwich that brings Connecticut World War II veterans to DC for a Day of Honor to see their memorial and visit many of DC’s other memorials to those who served our nation. From giving a hero’s welcome at National Airport to viewing the Iwo Jima Memorial at dusk, I think those of us who participated will agree that it was a moving experience we will never forget. View more pictures.
On September 26, we joined with other State Societies to fly the Connecticut flag at the National Moment of Remembrance at the U.S. Capitol. The White House Commission on Remembrance was established to honor the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers and their families. It was a moving ceremony and we were proud to meet and thank the families of several Connecticut soldiers who sacrificed their life for our nation. View more pictures.
Sat. May 2, 2009
Virginia Gold Cup Horse Races
Over 60 guests joined the Society at our railside tent for our 14th annual trip to the Virginia Gold Cup in The Plains, VA. Below, Society President Brian Mahar and Connecticut's Cherry Blossom Princess Liz Malerba enjoy the races. View more pictures.
2010 Annual Senator Christopher J. Dodd Congressional Reception
At the Society's 21st annual Congressional Reception on February 2, Society President Brian Mahar announced that the event will now by known as the Senator Christopher J. Dodd Congressional Reception in honor of Connecticut's longest-serving U.S. Senator. Nearly 200 people joined the Connecticut Society as Senator Dodd reflected on his three decades of serving Connecticut in the U.S. Congress and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman Joe Courtney, Congressman Chris Murphy, and Congressman Jim Himes shared their stories about the impact Senator Dodd had on their lives in public service.
View pictures on Facebook.
Over 100 members enjoyed our annual Holiday Reception on December 1 at Clyde's Gallery Place. We hope everyone had fun and has a very happy holiday season and safe travels for all those visiting family in Connecticut (and around the country). View pictures here. Softball The Connecticut Society's Nutmeggers softball team brought out enarly two dozen players throughout the 2010 season. We're already training for 2011. View photos from 2009 and 2008. If you are interested in playing next season, contact Brendan Lawlor CTSocietyDC@gmail.com. |
UConn Basketball
Connecticut Society members regularly join our friend
at the National Capital Chapter of the UConn Alumni Association to watch
the Huskies play at local sports bars. Society members are also warmly
welcomed for a pre-game reception when the Huskies travel to DC to take
on the Georgetown Hoyas at the Verizon Center.
For additional information about the National Capital Chapter of the UConn Alumni Association, please visit, http://www.uconnalumni.com/dc. |
National Cherry Blossom Festival 2010 Connecticut Cherry Blossom Princess Caitlin Donohue (East Hampton) and her escort, Connecticut Society member Jesse Young attended the 62nd Annual Sushu Reception, Dinner and Grand Ball at the Grand Hyatt. The wheel didn't land on Connecticut this year, but Caitlin had a great experience.
Board members Scott Morris, Liz Muro, and Brian Mahar joined Caitlin and members of the Maine State Society and Massachusetts State Society for the New England Cherry Blossom Princess Reception on April 8 at the Fort Myer Officer's Club.
We'd like to thank Nutmeg Club members Travelers and Mystic Seaport Museum, as well as The Hartford and Vineyard Vines for contributing to the bags of indigenous gifts we gave to the other princesses. 2009 For the first time in several years, Connecticut was represented at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Below, Connecticut Cherry Blossom Princess Liz Malerba of Uncasville is escorted at the Grand Ball by her escort, Travis Cronin of West Hartford. View more pictures or read more about it in the New London Day.
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