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VNS of Connecticut Board of Directors
Chairman Robert Rodia named Bridgeport branch occupational
therapist Stephanie Mastino one of two Chairman’s Award
winners at the recent agency annual meeting held in Shelton.
Mastino and co-winner Cynthia Rizzardi, RN, also from the
Bridgeport branch, were cited for their adherence to the agency’s
HEART values, demonstrating Humor, Excellence, Attitude, Respect
and Teamwork in interaction with colleagues, patients and
other medical providers. |
Retired Bridgeport branch home health
aide, Juanita Granger, was honored at VNS of Connecticut’s
98th Annual Meeting October 9 for her 30 years of service
to the agency and its patients. |
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VNS of Connecticut President William
Sullivan, Jr., left, chats with guest speaker, retired Torrington
physician Dr. Frank Vanoni and VNS Torrington branch IV supervisor
Gayle Parks prior to the October 9 VNS Annual Meeting held
in Shelton. Dr. Vanoni, who was instrumental in VNS maintaining
home care services for the residents of Litchfield County,
talked to the gathering about important respect is in the
patient healing process. Respect is one of the agency’s
staff HEART values, which also include Humor, Excellence,
Attitude and Teamwork. |
Work has begun on planning the 2007
Tree of Light ceremony in 12 communities across the state.
Shown reviewing last year’s results are, sitting, program
honorary chair Lucy Roberts of Southport and VNS Development
Director Brinda Pola. Standing, left to right, are VNS staffers
Karen Speer, Joanne Bock and Dale Janoski. The Tree of Light
program, in its 17th year, brings together hundreds in its
host communities to remember and honor the lives of departed
loved ones. This year’s event is set for December 6
at 6:30 p.m. |
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The Monroe Tree of Light celebration
will take place at the site of the first tree to be planted
at the brand new Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Monroe
Turnpike. Participating in the recent tree planted were, left
to right, VNS of Connecticut President William F. Sullivan,
Jr.; Monroe First Selectman Andrew Nunn; Adult Services Library
Margaret Borchers and Children’s Services Librarian
Angie Stille. |
VNS of Connecticut President, William
Sullivan, Jr.,
and members of the agency’s staff pose for a photo
with 33 Japanese health and home care officials
who recently visited VNS to learn more about
the American home care system. |
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Above left, VNS President
and Chief Executive Officer William Sullivan, Jr., and his
wife Cheryl(right) chat with Heather Smith and Joe Verrilli
of event sponsor Dworken, Hillman LaMorte & Sterczla,
P.C., accounting firm of Shelton . In photo at right, Cindy
Trembicki, left, and Nancy Hayes, daughters of recently deceased
agency supporter Virginia Hayes, chat during the Clambake.
The event was one of their mother’s favorite festivities. |
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VNS staff members, left
to right, Susan Shellard, Karin Speer and Tina Bernacki admire
silent auction gift baskets. At right, VNS Branch Directors
Olga Shihkman, left, and Monica Sartor chat during the event. |
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VNS President and Chief
Executive Officer William Sullivan, Jr., joins agency staff
members in a salute to
all those who made the Clambake a success. Shown with Sullivan
are, left to right, Brinda Pola,
Olga Shihkman, Monica Sartor, Tanya Lieser, Nan Merbaum, Tina
Bernacki and Jeanne Bodyk. At right,
Clambake guests survey the silent auction items. |
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| Clambake
Chair Karen Mercer of Trumbull and agency board member Jim
Geraghty enjoy the festivities.
At right, Bridgeport Hospital was well represented by staff
members, left to right, Susan Castagna,
Carolyn Salsgiver and Steven Jakab. |
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Also spotted at the event were Fairfield
residents, left to right, Jody Patronik, Debra Menich and
Tiffany Garrity. |
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