Minutes 031412.pdf
 
Putnam Business Association
Monthly Board Meeting
March 14, 2012
 
Present:  George Armenabar, Jerry Beausoleil, Romeo Blackmar, Mike Bogdanski, Michelle Bourgeois, Jerry Cohen,  Priscilla Colwell, Sean Condon, Joe Deery, Dr. Alexandra Faveletti (sp?), Brad Favreau,  Roger Franklin, James Frost, Sheila Frost,  Danny Goyette, Patti Horan, Linda Lamoureaux,  Lynn LeBlanc, Bob Leonard, Andrew Morrison, Sarah Mortensen, Jessica Newman, Karen Osbrey, Jeffrey Rawson, Roberta Rocchetti, Sheri Sochor, Jim St. Jean, Michael Vassar, Delpha Very, Joseph Wade, Linda Winn, Anna Zubkova
 
Welcome & Introductions:  Karen Osbrey called the meeting to order at 8:32 am.
 
Approval of Minutes:  Jim …

PBA Minutes 02062012
Putnam Business Association
Monthly Board Meeting
February 8, 2012
Present: George Armenabar, Jerry Beausoleil, Romeo Blackmar, Michelle Bourgeois, Tanya Brock, Kate Bucklin, Dot Burnworth, Ron Coderre, Jerry Cohen,  Priscilla Colwell, Sean Condon, Sam Crawford, Brad Favreau,  Roger Franklin, James Frost, Sheila Frost,  Barbara Goloski, Danny Goyette, Rick Hayes, Patti Horan, Lynn LeBlanc, James Martin, John Miller, Lisa Morrisette, Andrew Morrison, Karen Osbrey, Jeffrey Rawson, DonCeia Robinson,  Barney Seney,  Sheri Sochor, Michael Termini, Jim St. Jean, Jay Wade, Earl Withers, Anna Zubkova
Welcome & Introductions: Karen Osbrey called the meeting to order at …

 
                    James Martin, executive chef/owner of 85 Main in downtown Putnam, has been nominated for the Connecticut Restaurant Association’s 2011 “Chef of the Year” award. 
                    Along with Martin, the finalists for Chef of the Year include Scott Miller from Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford and Kevin Long from Shrine at Foxwoods. 
                   While holding a great deal of respect for his fellow nominees, Martin says that Miller and Long work with the corporate advantages of “culinary teams and marketing directors to make sure every move is guided correctly.” As for …

We all know that First Fridays in downtown Putnam have become some of the hippest events around, but after seeing this amazing video from Wirtalla Visual, we’re more convinced than ever!

First Friday from Wirtalla Visual on Vimeo.
First Fridays
Downtown Putnam CT

After a successful first year in 2011, the PBA’s First Friday Committee is already hard at work planning First Friday events for 2012 and is looking for enthusiastic volunteers from the PBA and the public at large to fill its various subcommittees. Seats are available on the following subcommittees:
1. Logistics
2. PR/Marketing
3. Fundraising
4. Entertainment
5. Outreach
Anyone interested in lending a hand is asked to please contact the chairman of the First Friday Committee, Sean Condon, at (860) 928 4600 or sean@glimpseofgaia.com

Thanks to the Bulletin for covering the PBA’s ongoing efforts to make First Fridays even bigger and better in 2012!
To read the article, click the link below:
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/communities/northeast/x352567677/Putnam-First-Fridays-to-be-substantially-bigger-in-new-year#axzz1iK5GXTkp

The Putnam Business Association is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve on its Public Relations/Marketing Sub-committee, as well as an individual willing to serve as the sub-committee’s new chairperson.
If you’re interested in promoting the PBA, its members, and the town of Putnam itself, you can contact PBA President Karen Osbrey at WINY Radio, 1-(860)-928-1350, or by email at kareno@winyradio.com

That’s right, boys and girls, the 85 Main Shuck-Off is returning to Putnam in 2012! Big thanks from the PBA to James Martin and the rest of the gang at 85 Main for putting on this annual event and playing a big role in putting Putnam on the map.
Here’s all the info you need about the 4th annual 85 Main Shuck-Off:

O’Putnam Flyer 2012
Registration is now open for the newest event to come to downtown Putnam, the Courthouse O’Putnam 5K!
Thanks to a partnership between the Courthouse Bar and Grille and the Hartford Marathon Foundation, the Courthouse O’Putnam 5K will take place on Sunday, March 11th and is guaranteed to be a great time for runners and spectators alike. Crazy costumes are encouraged and following the race, the Courthouse will host a celebration on Main Street, with lots of Guinness, corned beef and St. Patrick’s Day cheer for everyone!
To learn more and …

The Empty Bowls Project is coming to Putnam and the organizers of the event hope that local residents and businesses will lend a helping hand. Please see the letter below:
February 13, 2012
TO OUR BUSINESS FRIENDS OF PUTNAM:
THE EMPTY BOWL PROJECT
Sawmill Pottery and the Congregational Church of Putnam (Mission Outreach) will be hosting the Empty Bowl Project on behalf of our community’s Interfaith Human Services of Putnam’s (IHSP) Daily Bread Food Pantry.  This event will take place in the Dining Room of the Congregational Church (175 Main St.) on Sat., March …

If you’re interested in helping First Fridays become even bgiger and even better in 2012, please download the following forms:
Sponsorship level details  2012
Sponsorship Commitment Form

The Arc of Quinebaug Valley has launched the “Elevating Education – The Power to Transform Lives” Capital Campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to provide full accessibility for all individuals with disabilities through the installation of an elevator at our Cook Hill Rd. Office, Education and Training Center. These funds will also ensure the continuation of critical services that enable individuals with disabilities to live full and productive lives. Our goal is $250,000. For more information about what we do, visit www.qvarc.org or contact The Arc at (860) 774-2827.

The PBA calendar for 2012 is now available in a one page format, making this document a quick and easy way to keep an eye on all of the events being put on by PBA members in 2012. Print it out, post it near your desk and make sure you don’t miss out in 2012!
And don’t forget, if you’re a member of the PBA and you have an event you’d like to see added to the calendar, email Andrew V. Morrison, PBA Coordinator, and he’ll be happy to include your …

The Putnam Business Association extends a big WELCOME to Coreplus Federal Credit Union, which has opened a new Loan Zone on South Main Street.

The 2012 PBA Directory has been reconstructed and is now available as a PDF document. To view and download the new directory, please visit:
http://www.putnambusiness.org/pba-directory
 

Don’t forget to meet back up inside Rotary Park at 12 o’clock for a FREE lunch! Big thanks to the Last Green Valley for helping to make this event possible.
For more information, contact Putnam Beautification Day chair Anna Zubkova at: anna@zubkovalaw.com       (860) 928 3777
 

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PBA Minutes 04112012.pdf
Putnam Business Association
April 11, 2012
 
Present:  William Andrzeicik, Jerry Beausoleil, Dr. Frederick Barks, Michelle Bourgeois, Dot Burnsworth, Ron Coderre,  Priscilla Colwell, Cliff Davis and associates,  Carla Demers,  Roger Franklin, Barbara Goloski,  Danny Goyette, Chief Hayes, Karen Kaylor, Linda Lamoureaux,  Lynn LeBlanc, Bob Leonard, James Martin, Andrew Morrison,  Jessica Newman, Karen Osbrey, Jeffrey Rawson, Roberta Rocchetti, Bob Rush, Jim St. Jean, Michael Vassar, Delpha Very, Earl Withers, Anna Zubkova
 
1. Welcome & Introductions  Karen Osbrey called the meeting to order at 8:32 am.
 
2. Approval of Minutes  Delpha Very made a motion …

In an effort to continue providing our members with increased visibility and marketing opportunities, the Putnam Business Association  website has added a “Sales and Events” promotional page: http://www.putnambusiness.org/salesandevents/
In addition to promoting our businesses and their sales, fundraisers, and promotions on the PBA website, all of the information found on the “Sales and Events” page will also be blast emailed to the entire PBA membership and members of the local media, as well as posted at www.facebook.com/putnambusiness .
If you’re a member of the PBA and would like us to promote any of …

PBA May Meeting Minutes.pdf
Putnam Business Association
May 9, 2012
 
Present:  Geroge Amenbar, William Andrzeicik, Dr. Frederick Barks, Jerry Beausoleil, Romeo Blackmar, Danielle Boise, Crystal Brown, Jennifer Bytowski, Ron Coderre,  Priscilla Colwell, Sean Condon, Carla Demers,  Brad Favreau, Roger Franklin, Patricia Frost, Barbara Goloski,  Danny Goyette, Chief Hayes, Karen Kaylor,  Lynn LeBlanc, Lisa Morisette, Andrew Morrison, Sarah Mortensen,  Bob Nash, Jessica Newman, Karen Osbrey, Terry and Sarah Paquette, Pat Patel, Nain Patel, Beth Petrella, Troy Potter, Jeffrey Rawson, Roberta Rocchetti, Sheri Sochor,  Michael Vassar.
 
1. Welcome & Introductions  Karen Osbrey called the meeting to …

In honor of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, several events have been planned for Memorial Day weekend in the town of Putnam.
 
For all the information you need, please see the flyer below.

Minutes 11-9-11
The Putnam Business Association
Monthly Meeting
November 9, 2011
Welcome & Introductions:
Call to order:  Karen Osbrey called the meeting to order at 8:35 AM
Special presentation: The students from Putnam Science Academy thanked the Putnam Business Association for their time and support of their robotics program.  Invited everyone to a presentation at the school.
October 12, 2011 Minutes:    Minutes will be reviewed and voted on at the next meeting in December.
Treasurer’s Report:  Barbara Goloski gave Treasurers report with a correction from the previous report as the excel program being used was not calculating correctly. …