The Connecticut Bar Association kicks off its Veterans’ Initiative with a benefits training program March 26. The initiative will provide attorneys on a pro bono basis to veterans with disability and related claims before the Veterans Administration in addition to providing legal assistance in the more traditional areas of family, housing and employment law matters. The project kicks off on March 26 with a VA Benefits Training at the CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St., New Britain.
The Veterans’ Initiative is spearheaded by the association’s president, Francis J. Brady of Murtha Cullina in Hartford, and is the culmination of the work of the Veterans’ Task Force, co-chaired by William H. Prout, Jr. of Wiggin & Dana in New Haven; John R. Bashaw of Day Pitney in New Haven; and David M. Bizar of McCarter & English in Boston.
“Our initiative strives to bring that legal help directly to them on a pro bono basis when they need it most,” Brady said.
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Gov. M. Jodi Rell, a five-year breast cancer survivor, has been named honorary chair of the 17th annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure. She joins the leadership of Christa Allen, marketing and sponsorship director for Westfarms Mall, who will serve as the event’s chair.
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The First Tee of Connecticut is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new president. Donald Barr, chairman of The First Tee of Connecticut, has announced the appointment of David E. Polk, as the president and executive director of The First Tee of Connecticut. Polk replaces Bruce Wilson, who is retiring after 10 years as the organization’s first president and CEO. Most recently, Polk served for 11 years as vice president of marketing and community relations for Hartford Hospital where he oversaw all business development, advertising, public relations, communications, community involvement and external relations.
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A record $150,228 was raised at the 11th annual HuskyTHON for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The dance event started at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 and ended at noon on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Hugh S. Greer Field House on the UConn Campus.
