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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL<br />
LUNCHEON AND AUCTION<br />
FEATURING FARNOOSH TORABI<br />
JUNE 3, 2013
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2 Women’s Leadership Council
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Noon-1:30 p.m.<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse<br />
Program <strong>and</strong><br />
Luncheon<br />
Welcome<br />
Janet Flagg-Rawlins <strong>and</strong> Susan Christensen Stoner<br />
Event Co-chairs<br />
Noreen R<strong>and</strong>azzo<br />
Table Captain Chair<br />
Women’s Leadership Council Story<br />
Meghan Lacher <strong>and</strong> Michelle Stronz<br />
Women’s Leadership Council Co-chairs<br />
Priscilla Garcia<br />
Program Participant<br />
Introduced by Heather Smiley<br />
MassMutual Financial Group<br />
Keynote Speaker<br />
Farnoosh Torabi<br />
Introduced by Rosalin Acosta<br />
TD Bank<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse<br />
is presented by<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong>’s Women’s<br />
Leadership Council.<br />
Until Next Year…<br />
Susan B. Dunn<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut<br />
Program book sponsored by<br />
MassMutual Financial Group<br />
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Special Thanks to Those Leading the Action<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse Committee<br />
Janet Flagg-Rawlins<br />
Susan Christensen Stoner<br />
Event Co-chairs<br />
Roxanna Booth Miller<br />
Noreen R<strong>and</strong>azzo<br />
Stacy Silk-Rome<br />
Michelle Stronz<br />
Table Captains<br />
Marie Bonelli<br />
Lesa Cavallero-Laraia<br />
Melanie Cecarelli*<br />
Susan Christensen Stoner<br />
Francine Christiansen<br />
Traci Coiro<br />
Kate Conway*<br />
Lana Crowder<br />
Marianne Downie<br />
Susan B. Dunn*<br />
Jody Ferrer<br />
Janet Flagg-Rawlins*<br />
Kelly Freda<br />
Liz Gagne*<br />
Paula Gilberto*<br />
Lorraine Hrticko<br />
Karlene Joseph<br />
Kathy Keeler<br />
Sue Ellen Kerr<br />
Rebecca Kuzma<br />
Meghan Lacher<br />
Peg Lesiak<br />
Karmela Malone<br />
Roxanna Booth Miller*<br />
Kathy Minck<br />
Natalie Morris<br />
Maureen Mosca<br />
Laurie Nobilski<br />
April Oyler<br />
Margaret Pappas<br />
Louise Pisarski<br />
Noreen R<strong>and</strong>azzo<br />
Susan Reardon<br />
Kamarlia Reid<br />
Karin Reinhardt<br />
Gilda Roncari<br />
Cynthia Ryan*<br />
Laura Schmelter<br />
Karen Schoenrock<br />
Bree Scott-Pelczar<br />
Michelle Stronz<br />
Millie Texidor<br />
Susan Vailette<br />
Rosemary Wall<br />
Bill Wiltz<br />
*Table Sponsors<br />
Volunteers<br />
Mary Blazek<br />
Nancy Burt<br />
Rebekah Castagno<br />
Ashley Clark<br />
Kathryn Colli<br />
Stacy Defaranos<br />
Jane DiMartin<br />
Bryan Durfer<br />
Mary Goodwin<br />
Corryne Hamilton<br />
Miriam Hyman<br />
Ari Koplowitz<br />
Delly London<br />
Nicolle Lupachino<br />
Janell McCovey<br />
Laura O’Keefe<br />
Melissa Platner<br />
KittyJo Reynolds<br />
Stephanie Richardson<br />
Lorna Sager<br />
Saba Shahid<br />
Deirdre Stolte<br />
Briana Taylor<br />
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Farnoosh Torabi is a personal finance<br />
expert, author <strong>and</strong> TV personality.<br />
The New York Times calls her advice<br />
“perfectly practical.”<br />
Farnoosh<br />
Torabi<br />
She is the author <strong>of</strong> You’re So Money –<br />
Live Rich Even When You’re Not, a<br />
nationally acclaimed tell-all for young<br />
adults searching for financial independence.<br />
Her latest book, Psych Yourself<br />
Rich: Get The Mindset & Discipline You<br />
Need to Build Your Financial Life is an<br />
Amazon best-seller.<br />
Farnoosh is a highly sought-after speaker<br />
<strong>and</strong> frequent financial contributor to<br />
Yahoo! Finance <strong>and</strong> The Today Show.<br />
She currently hosts the Webby-nominated<br />
“Financially Fit” on Yahoo!, the #1 personal<br />
finance web series, teaching everyday<br />
Americans how to boost earnings, save<br />
more <strong>and</strong> spend smart.<br />
She attended Pennsylvania State University,<br />
graduating as a Schreyer Honors scholar<br />
in finance <strong>and</strong> international business.<br />
She also holds an M.S. in journalism from<br />
Columbia University.<br />
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<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut<br />
Women’s Leadership Council<br />
Women’s Leadership<br />
Council Steering<br />
Committee Members<br />
Meghan Lacher<br />
Co-chair, Travelers<br />
Michelle Stronz, PhD<br />
Co-chair, Epiphany<br />
Enterprises<br />
Eileen Castolene<br />
The Hartford Financial<br />
Services Group<br />
Francine Christiansen<br />
Christiansen Consulting<br />
Janet Flagg-Rawlins<br />
VA Connecticut System<br />
Liz Gagne<br />
Travelers<br />
Rebecca Kuzma<br />
The Hartford Financial<br />
Services Group<br />
Peg Lesiak<br />
The Hartford Financial<br />
Services Group - Retired<br />
Mary Ann Lubeskie<br />
The Hartford Financial<br />
Services Group<br />
Bonnie Malley<br />
The Phoenix Companies<br />
Karmela K. Malone<br />
The Hartford Financial<br />
Services Group<br />
Roxanna Booth Miller<br />
Hartford Youth Scholar<br />
Foundation<br />
Noreen R<strong>and</strong>azzo<br />
The Hartford Financial<br />
Services Group<br />
Lynn Sullivan<br />
TD Bank<br />
Who We Are<br />
A diverse group <strong>of</strong> women leaders who st<strong>and</strong> up <strong>and</strong> take action to<br />
help women <strong>and</strong> families in our community work towards financial<br />
security.<br />
What We Do<br />
Provide women <strong>and</strong> families with financial education <strong>and</strong><br />
resources including:<br />
n Credit, banking <strong>and</strong> budgeting workshops<br />
n Tools to help families save<br />
n One-on-one coaching to achieve financial goals<br />
Thanks to the success <strong>of</strong> last year’s Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse event, the<br />
Women’s Leadership Council is now working with school leaders<br />
<strong>and</strong> nonpr<strong>of</strong>it partners to <strong>of</strong>fer adult financial education services<br />
at two family financial centers–Alfred E. Burr School <strong>and</strong> John C.<br />
Clark, Jr. Elementary <strong>and</strong> Middle School–two <strong>of</strong> Hartford’s<br />
community schools.<br />
Why Community Schools<br />
Community schools are ideal locations for engaging families.<br />
The schools already serve as community hubs, bringing essential<br />
resources <strong>and</strong> services to children <strong>and</strong> families, integrating<br />
supportive health <strong>and</strong> human services with academic learning.<br />
The work <strong>of</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong>’s Women’s Leadership Council <strong>and</strong><br />
partners adds adult financial education programs to the array<br />
<strong>of</strong> services already <strong>of</strong>fered at the community schools. Services,<br />
which are available to parents <strong>and</strong> neighborhood residents, include<br />
credit <strong>and</strong> budget workshops, one-on-one financial coaching,<br />
volunteer income tax assistance, referral services <strong>and</strong> matched<br />
savings programs.<br />
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Since 2011 the Women’s Leadership Council<br />
Has Helped Change Lives by:<br />
n Opening Hartford’s first school-based family financial centers.<br />
n Providing services such as financial education workshops, one-on-one coaching <strong>and</strong> Volunteer<br />
Income Tax Assistance (VITA).<br />
n Enrolling participants in matched savings accounts to help them achieve personal financial goals<br />
such as education, job training, housing or transportation.<br />
n Launching the Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse–Nearly 400 women <strong>and</strong> men attended in 2012 to support the<br />
inaugural event to raise awareness about the importance <strong>of</strong> helping families in our community<br />
to become financially secure.<br />
VITA Results<br />
386 *<br />
tax returns prepared<br />
through VITA<br />
$1,865 *<br />
total average<br />
refund<br />
$949,138 *<br />
total federal refunds<br />
<strong>and</strong> credits<br />
Our Partners Are:<br />
n Alfred E. Burr School<br />
n John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary <strong>and</strong> Middle School<br />
n Hartford Partnership for Student Success<br />
n The Village for Families & Children<br />
* Specifi c to VITA sites at Alfred E. Burr Elementary School <strong>and</strong> John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary <strong>and</strong> Middle<br />
School as part <strong>of</strong> the family fi nancial center services (based on 2012 <strong>and</strong> 2013).<br />
PUTTING THE CARING<br />
POWER OF WOMEN<br />
INTO ACTION<br />
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<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut<br />
Women’s Leadership Council<br />
Membership Has Its Benefits<br />
With your annual gift to <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong>’s Women’s Leadership Council you will be helping families<br />
access financial education resources to become financially secure <strong>and</strong> achieve personal goals.<br />
As a member you will have the opportunity to connect <strong>and</strong> collaborate with a powerful network <strong>of</strong><br />
dedicated, caring women <strong>and</strong> community leaders while demonstrating the impact women can make<br />
when they pool their individual talent <strong>and</strong> financial resources.<br />
Leadership Level<br />
$1,000 Annual Gift<br />
Friendship Level<br />
$500 Annual Gift<br />
Support Level<br />
$250 Annual Gift<br />
Women’s Leadership Council<br />
Connection Newsletter–Quarterly ❉ ❉ ❉<br />
Invitation to Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse<br />
Luncheon <strong>and</strong> October Anniversary<br />
Celebration<br />
❉ ❉ ❉<br />
Recognition in the Women’s Leadership<br />
Council Annual Report ❉ ❉ ❉<br />
Volunteer Opportunities ❉ ❉ ❉<br />
Committee Participation ❉ ❉<br />
Invitation to National WLC Summit<br />
Invitation to participate in Steering<br />
Committee <strong>and</strong> Volunteer Leadership<br />
opportunities<br />
❉<br />
❉<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional development opportunities<br />
Recognition in <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong>’s Annual<br />
Leadership Giving publication<br />
❉<br />
❉<br />
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Thank You to<br />
Our Sponsors<br />
Title Sponsor<br />
Premiere Sponsor<br />
Platinum Sponsors<br />
Gold Sponsors<br />
The Hartford n Simsbury Bank n Travelers<br />
Silver Sponsors<br />
Connecticut Natural Gas Company n Epiphany Enterprises<br />
Bronze Sponsors<br />
Aetna n Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (WNPR/CPTV) n Echopass<br />
Enterprise Rent-A-Car n Hartford Public Schools n The Phoenix Companies, Inc.<br />
Pratt & Whitney n Saint Francis Care n Shipman & Goodwin LLP<br />
<strong>United</strong> Technologies Corporation n The Village For Families & Children<br />
Workforce Solutions Collaborative <strong>of</strong> Metro Hartford<br />
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Silent Auction Rules <strong>and</strong> Guidelines<br />
The auction is open from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.<br />
An announcement will be made at noon that the auction will be closing in 15 minutes. A second<br />
announcement will be made when the auction <strong>of</strong>ficially closes at 12:15 p.m.<br />
By participating in the Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse silent auction, each bidder agrees to the following rules.<br />
1. All items in the silent auction have bid sheets on their display table with a title <strong>and</strong> item number<br />
clearly printed on each bid sheet. Be sure to read titles prior to placing bids to ensure you are<br />
bidding on the correct item.<br />
2. When you want to bid, do so by writing your name <strong>and</strong> table number on the bid sheet opposite the<br />
amount you want to bid. If you are not a seated guest at the luncheon, please provide your phone<br />
number in lieu <strong>of</strong> a table number.<br />
3. Each subsequent bid must satisfy the minimum raise indicated on the bid sheet to be considered<br />
a “valid” entry. You may exceed the minimum raise amount.<br />
4. Often, items will be available for “Guaranteed Purchase.” If you write your name <strong>and</strong> table<br />
number/phone number opposite the amount labeled “Guaranteed Purchase” you have bought the<br />
item. This will conclude the bidding on that item.<br />
5. You may bid on any items in any silent auction section until the auction has ended at 12:15 p.m.<br />
6. A silent auction <strong>of</strong>ficial will circle the top bidder name <strong>and</strong> amount at the end <strong>of</strong> the auction. You<br />
can see if you are the successful purchaser by looking at a <strong>copy</strong> <strong>of</strong> the silent auction bid sheet,<br />
which will be left in its place after the auction is closed. A representative will come to your table<br />
at approximately 1:10 p.m. to provide you with payment forms if you are the winner <strong>of</strong> an item.<br />
7. All sales are final. There are no exchanges or refunds.<br />
8. All items are “as is.” <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut <strong>and</strong> the Women’s<br />
Leadership Council have attempted to describe items correctly based on the information provided<br />
by donors. Bidders will be expected to read fine print included with bid sheets for any restrictions,<br />
exclusions, etc.<br />
9. The value listed is an estimate <strong>of</strong> fair market value. Items have not been appraised. The amount<br />
you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution.<br />
Please consult your tax advisor to clarify amount <strong>of</strong> deduction.<br />
10. Payment for items purchased must be made in full at the auction. We accept cash, MasterCard,<br />
Visa, or check payable to <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut.<br />
11. You may pick up your purchases at the silent auction tables with your payment information. Any<br />
item left unclaimed after 30 days, without prior arrangements, will be sold <strong>and</strong> proceeds will go<br />
to <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut’s Women’s Leadership Council.<br />
12. Each person bidding assumes all responsibilities related to the auction <strong>and</strong> items obtained at<br />
the auction <strong>and</strong> agrees to hold <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Women’s Leadership Council harmless from any liability.<br />
13. In the event <strong>of</strong> a dispute, the Auction Chair will act as final authority.<br />
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It’s empowering.<br />
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is a skill everyone deserves.<br />
The Village is a proud partner <strong>of</strong> the <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>and</strong> the Women’s<br />
Leadership Council - empowering women to gain financial security.<br />
For over 200 years, The Village has provided support to<br />
vulnerable children <strong>and</strong> families throughout Greater Hartford,<br />
fulfilling our mission to build a community <strong>of</strong> strong, healthy<br />
families who protect <strong>and</strong> nurture children.<br />
1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105<br />
(860) 236-4511 www.villageforchildren.org<br />
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Proud to support<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong><br />
Women’s Leadership Council<br />
“Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse”<br />
Providing Help & Creating Hope<br />
Serving People <strong>of</strong> all Faiths in<br />
102 Communities since 1920<br />
Administrative Offices:<br />
(860)493-1841 • www.ccaoh.org<br />
Farmington Bank is proud<br />
to support the community<br />
Personal Banking • Business Banking<br />
Loans • Online Banking <strong>and</strong> Bill Pay<br />
Toll-free 877-376-BANK | farmingtonbankct.com<br />
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender<br />
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LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION<br />
Congratulations to the<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> & <strong>Northeastern</strong><br />
Connecticut<br />
& the Women’s Leadership Council<br />
for outst<strong>and</strong>ing accomplishments with the<br />
Family Financial Stability Initiative<br />
at Alfred E. Burr <strong>and</strong> John C. Clark, Jr.<br />
Elementary Schools.<br />
We applaud your vision <strong>and</strong> leadership!<br />
People’s <strong>United</strong><br />
Insurance Agency/RC Knox<br />
Division<br />
is proud to sponsor the<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Women’s<br />
Leadership Council!<br />
peoples.com/insurance<br />
2013 POWER OF THE PURSE<br />
Insurance products are not deposits or other<br />
obligations <strong>of</strong>, or guaranteed by, the bank or<br />
any affiliate <strong>of</strong> the bank; are not insured by the<br />
FDIC or any other agency <strong>of</strong> the <strong>United</strong> States,<br />
the bank, or any affiliate <strong>of</strong> the bank; <strong>and</strong><br />
includes possible loss <strong>of</strong> value.<br />
©2013 People’s <strong>United</strong> Bank<br />
TOGETHER<br />
WE ARE<br />
A GREATER<br />
HARTFORD<br />
FOR YOuTH DEvElOpMEnT:<br />
Nurturing the potential <strong>of</strong> every child <strong>and</strong> teen<br />
FOR HEAlTHY livinG:<br />
Improving the nation’s health <strong>and</strong> well-being<br />
FOR SOCiAl RESpOnSibiliTY:<br />
Giving back <strong>and</strong> providing support to<br />
our neighbors<br />
YMCA OF GREATER HARTFORD<br />
ghYMCA.org<br />
YGH 13-20-280<br />
YWCA Hartford Region<br />
is proud to support<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong><br />
Women’s Leadership<br />
Council<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse<br />
www.ywcahartford.org<br />
YGH 13-20-280_2X3.5_WE_ARE_GH_AD.indd 1 4/2/13 2:26 PM<br />
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Auction Contributors as <strong>of</strong> 5/23/13<br />
A Little Something Bakery<br />
Alma Barth<br />
Annie’s Custom Cookies<br />
Bella Sophia Baking Company<br />
Big Y<br />
Body Talk Boutique<br />
Bree Scott-Pelczar<br />
Brian Boyer<br />
Carbone’s Ristorante<br />
Close to Home -<br />
The Sewing Center<br />
Clothes Mentor<br />
College Planning Consulting, LLC<br />
Comcast<br />
Connecticut Public Broadcasting<br />
Network (WNPR/CPTV)<br />
Cri de Coeur<br />
David Wilson<br />
Dawn Henry<br />
Debbie Battista<br />
Delly London<br />
Denise Cox<br />
DOIZPE<br />
Edward H. Smith, Jr.<br />
Erin Perlitz - Independent Sales<br />
Consultant for Isagenix<br />
Fran Platner<br />
Gillette Ridge Wines<br />
Glastonbury Jewelers<br />
Goodspeed Musicals<br />
Green Tangerine <strong>of</strong> Canton<br />
Gugliotti’s Salon <strong>and</strong> Spa<br />
Hair Perfection, LLC<br />
Hartford Stage<br />
Hayden-Harnett<br />
Hugh Taylor<br />
Infinity Music Hall <strong>and</strong> Bistro<br />
Jan Kritzman<br />
Janet <strong>and</strong> <strong>Way</strong>ne Rawlins<br />
JCPenney<br />
Jessie Pito - Independent Sales<br />
Consultant for Tastefully<br />
Simple<br />
Jewelry by Naomi<br />
Jillian Puzzo - Independent Style<br />
Consultant for Stella Dot<br />
Kathryn Dube<br />
Katie Hunt - Independent Sales<br />
Consultant for Pampered Chef<br />
Kimberly Boutique<br />
Kristen D. Walter<br />
LaPerla Fine Jewelers<br />
Laura Schmelter<br />
Leadership Greater Hartford<br />
Libby Richardson<br />
Lilliw<strong>and</strong>a Designs<br />
Lincoln Culinary Institute -<br />
Hartford Campus<br />
Lux Bond & Green<br />
Lynda R. Baio<br />
Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs<br />
Maggie Bags<br />
Marilyn Sullivan<br />
Mary Goodwin -<br />
Spruce Home & Garden<br />
MaryAnn Meyer<br />
Massage Envy<br />
Mechelle A. Tovar Olórtegui<br />
Melanie Cecarelli<br />
Melissa Platner<br />
Miya’s Sushi<br />
Neil Walsh Goldsmiths <strong>and</strong> Gallery<br />
Nelson - The Spa<br />
New Britain Rock Cats<br />
NIRO Boutique<br />
Novel Idea Book Purses by<br />
Lynette Cornwell<br />
Nykki Pool<br />
Oggi Salon & Spa<br />
Panache Consignment<br />
Pat Mezzi<br />
Peg Lesiak<br />
Plimpton’s<br />
Posh Tots<br />
Rabbit Ears Entertainment, LLC<br />
Real Surf Trips<br />
Rebecca Mink<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Rising Tide Fair Trade<br />
Robin Toomey - Independent Style<br />
Consultant for thirty-one<br />
Rosemary Wall<br />
Roxanna Booth Miller<br />
Seat Pets<br />
Second Time Around<br />
Sharp Hill Designs<br />
Shoptimize<br />
Silkworm<br />
Stanley Black & Decker<br />
Susan Christensen Stoner -<br />
Independent CAbi Fashion<br />
Consultant<br />
The Colli Family<br />
The Connecticut Forum<br />
The Paper Station<br />
The Rachael Ray Show<br />
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley<br />
The Wadsworth Atheneum<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Art<br />
The Wendy Williams Show<br />
Tri-County Fitness<br />
Trish Eigenbrode - Style Team<br />
Lead <strong>of</strong> Debbie Wright’s<br />
Project Closet<br />
Warren Hardman/Max Downtown<br />
West Hartford Yoga<br />
Winding Trails<br />
Wise Old Dog Liquors<br />
Zulily<br />
Special Thanks Ann Taylor n Connecticut Convention Center<br />
CT1 Media n PSAV n The Root System<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Northeastern</strong> Connecticut Staff<br />
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WHAT IS THE SIGN OF A GOOD DECISION ®<br />
It’s realizing life is a balancing act.<br />
As a pr<strong>of</strong>essional woman, there are many<br />
responsibilities that rest on your shoulders.<br />
Family. Career. Community. Self. Deep down<br />
inside, you know that physical <strong>and</strong> emotional<br />
health should be high on your priority list,<br />
but what about your financial well-being<br />
Preparing for the expected like retirement,<br />
or the unexpected like an illness or accident,<br />
may be something that you set aside to look<br />
into later or haven’t even thought about yet.<br />
Make sure your next decision is a good one.<br />
MassMutual is the proud sponsor <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>United</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Women’s Leadership<br />
Council “Power <strong>of</strong> the Purse” Luncheon.<br />
LIFE INSURANCE + RETIREMENT/401(K) PLAN SERVICES + DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE<br />
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE + ANNUITIES<br />
MassMutual Financial Group refers to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual),<br />
its affiliated companies <strong>and</strong> sales representatives. Insurance products are issued by MassMutual,<br />
Springfield, MA 01111, <strong>and</strong> its subsidiaries, C.M. Life Insurance Company <strong>and</strong> MML Bay State<br />
Life Insurance Company, Enfield, CT 06082. CRN201406-161469