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(Middletown, CT.)
Chairman Gregory Shook of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
announced that nominations for the William J. Pomfret Veteran Community
Service Award will be accepted at the Middlesex Chamber’s office until
August 26, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.
The
William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award is presented to a
Veteran of the United States Armed Forces in recognition of his or her
distinguished service to the citizens of Connecticut, and selfless
commitment to public service. To qualify for the nomination, the
candidate must have served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces
and continue to promote Veterans Affairs, she must participate in local
and state community organizations and/or initiatives, and must live in
either Chester, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton,
Essex, Haddam, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland or Westbrook.
The
William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award is presented
annually at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s Support the
Troops & Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting. This year’s
event will take place on Monday, November 7, 2016, at the Radisson Hotel
in Cromwell, with guest speaker Captain Paul Whitescarver, Commanding
Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London.
About William J. (Bill) Pomfret
Bill
Pomfret served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II
and was a member of the
American Legion for 60 years, holding offices of State Commander, State Treasurer and Commander of Middletown Post 75. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1935 where he served as Class President. Bill served on the Middletown Common Council, was the first President of the Ahern Whalen Baseball League, and was the founder and first President of the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. He served for years as Administrator of the state’s Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund for Veterans and their dependents. Bill also served in many other civic, veteran, sports, and youth organizations.
American Legion for 60 years, holding offices of State Commander, State Treasurer and Commander of Middletown Post 75. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1935 where he served as Class President. Bill served on the Middletown Common Council, was the first President of the Ahern Whalen Baseball League, and was the founder and first President of the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. He served for years as Administrator of the state’s Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund for Veterans and their dependents. Bill also served in many other civic, veteran, sports, and youth organizations.
The
William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award is presented to a
Veteran of the United States Armed Forces in recognition of his or her
distinguished service to the citizens of Connecticut, and selfless
commitment to public service. The recipient of this Award is decided by
a committee of its previous winners.
NOMINATIONS
To
nominate a candidate for this award, please submit the name of the
individual, a detailed resume and/or a biography, supporting documents
detailing their military and community service, and any other information you believe the committee should have.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE BY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016 AT 4:30 PM.
PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SUBMIT
A COMPLETE AND DETAILED PACKET OF INFORMATION
Send to Jeff Pugliese, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
393 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE AWARD
· He or she must live or work in the following Middlesex County towns: Chester, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland or Westbrook
· He or she must have served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces and continues to promote Veterans Affairs
· He or she must participate in local and state community organizations and/or initiatives
Questions or concerns can be directed to Jeff Pugliese at 860-347-6924
Email: jpugliese@middlesexchamber.com
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