West Hartford BNI annual toy drive for HARC

WEST HARTFORD>>CT Business Networkers, the active BNI (Business Networkers International) chapter of West Hartford is proud to continue their tradition of donating toys to HARC during the holiday season, according to Fred Stula, Associate Director of Development at HARC, "the gifts are for the children at Camp Bulova and the Woodland Avenue group home Holiday Parties. Santa, will be played by John Birch, owner of The Birch Group in Farmington, a former CT Business Networker, who will be handing out toys and visiting with the children."

 

"HARC is this chapter's favorite non-profit. They stretch every dollar to provide the best support, education, and advocacy to people with intellectual disability and their families. The chapter is proud to continue to the tradition, which started in 1997, of donating toys to HARC's participants during the holidays." States Henry Mondschein President of CT Business Networkers and Managing Associate at the Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Group located in West Hartford.

 

Photo Captions: Front Row (L to R) Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, Bob Wild, Betty Feigenbaum, Attorney William O'Connor, Attorney David Purvis. Back Row (L to R) John Lane, Jim Smith, Henry Mondschein, Eric Hartung, Braulio Alvarez, David Simmons, Mandy Straight, Paul Stansel.

 

About BNI

BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner. It's the largest business networking organization in the world and has over 6,440 chapters. Last year alone, BNI generated 7.1 million referrals resulting in over 3.3 billion dollars for its members. BNI's mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.

 

The local chapter of BNI in West Hartford is called CT Business Networkers which has been active since 1997 and meets every Friday morning at St. James Church in West Hartford. If you're interested in attending one of the meetings or getting more information on the chapter please visit www.ctbusinessnetworkers.com or call 800-801-3996.

 

About HARC

HARC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with intellectual disability and their families. It was founded in 1951 by families, long before community services were available and institutionalization was the only option. HARC remains a strong advocate for civil rights and opportunities, and a major provider of clinical and supportive programs that span the entire lifetime: early intervention (Birth-to-Three), family support, respite care, employment and day services, residential, recreation and elderly services.

HARC is a Community Investment Partner of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and serves Greater Hartford.

For further information about HARC go to the website: www.harc-ct.org <http://www.harc-ct.org>

or call 860.218.6047.