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Buddy BashPresents
SURF’S UP!

A Poolside Celebration

Friday, September 16, 2016
96 Batterson Park Road, Farmington

2016 Award Winners

Dan Moore-Eversource
LEGO Community Fund U.S.

Presented by:

Geno’s Restaurant Group
Is a proud supporter of

Camp Courant’s
16th Annual Buddy Bash

Greetings Friends,

Finally-we have a new pool! Over the course of the last 64 years, we have
witnessed thousands of happy campers enjoy a refreshing dip on a hot
summer day. We have watched campers apprehensively approach the
water’s edge, afraid to get in, only to master the backstroke in a few short
weeks. We have listened to countless stories from our alumni as they fondly
reminisce about their favorite camp activity-cooling off in the pool.
Unfortunately, we have also witnessed cracked tiles, leaky pipes and a
decaying infrastructure. After more than half a century of amazing
memories (and rising maintenance costs), it was time to ‘bid farewell’ to our
beloved pool.
Of course, we ‘bid farewell’ in the only way that Camp Courant knows how-
by watching the eyes of our campers widen with awe and delight as they ran
towards the bright and shiny new pool, ready to jump in and make a splash.
Over 1,000 of Hartford’s kids had the opportunity to experience the pool
this summer, and for the first time in 122 years, that included ALL of our
campers. The upgrades included a handicap accessible ramp and
bathrooms, a paved pathway, and expanded changing facilities. Now,
campers of ALL abilities can fondly look back upon their camp experience
and reminisce about chilling in the pool on a hot, humid day.
Tonight, at our 16th annual Buddy Bash Celebration, we honor those that
have made these upgrades a reality. We honor those that are dedicated to
supporting an exciting, educational and robust youth-development
experience for thousands of Hartford’s kids, summer after summer. Tonight,
our staff, board, community supporters and alumni come together to say
‘thank you’ to Dan Moore and Lego Community Fund U.S. for all that they
have done for our campers. Because of their commitment, over 1,000 of
Hartford’s young people experienced the summer of a lifetime.
Whether you are a Buddy Bash veteran or this is your first camp experience,
I can promise you that you are in for a fantastic evening of lavish hors
d’oeuvres, delicious brews, great entertainment and exciting silent auction
items. Thanks in part to your support, Hartford’s Camp Courant will have
the ability to provide enriching programs such as yoga, financial literacy,
healthy choices, arts & crafts and nature not just next summer, but hopefully
for another 122 summers and beyond.

On behalf of Hartford’s kids, thank you so much
for your kindness and generosity. Enjoy the
evening….please just don’t jump in the pool.

In Partnership,

McKinley Albert
Executive Director & CEO
Hartford’s Camp Courant

Buddy Bash Committee

2016 Co-Chairs

Susan Lane - Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement

Hoffman Auto Group

Karen Perham-Lippman – Manager of Community Investment

Comcast Western New England Region

Jay Arcata, III Charlie Lenore
Jerry Bellizzi Sarah Lombard
John Cassidy Emily Lukasiewicz
Kenneth DeLisa Andrea Mascaro
Jim Donahue Adam McLaughlin
Maureen Grothaus Joshua Novak
Rob Grubka
Barnaby Horton Tyler Polk
Rich Rosenthal
Harry Im Taniel Santourian
Andrew Julien Evan Seeman
Garrett Kenny Jennifer Wislocki

2016 Co-Chairs Buddy Bash Sponsors

Presented By

Hartford’s Camp Courant Staff

McKinley Albert Executive Director & CEO
Andrea Kowalsky Comptroller
Mily Navedo Administrative Service Manager &
Bank of America Junior Leaders Director
Megan Drusedum Dir. of Grants & Program Development
Jessica Hinman Dir. of Community Outreach & Special Events
Stan Glowiak Camp Director
Tim Uhl Associate Camp Director

Buddy Bash Sponsors Patrons
Music Provided By
Unit Director Sponsors
Supporters
Program Director Sponsors

Bank of America  Consigli Construction
Eastern Connecticut State University

Ernst & Young  FOX 61 The Hartford
Hartford Magazine  Hartford Steam Boiler
Hoffman Auto Group  Keller Williams  KPMG

Landmark Partners  Mohegan Sun
PricewaterhouseCoopers  Webster Bank

Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C.

Senior Counselor Sponsors

Eversource  Halloran & Sage
Hinckley Allen, LLP  Jim Koplik, Live Nation

Junior Counselor Sponsors

CohnReznick  Comcast  ConnectiCare
Creed Monarch  Day Pitney, LLP

Goodwin College  Hartford Yard Goats  Lydall, Inc.
Millard Pryor Memorial Endowment Fund

Robinson + Cole, LLP  Shipman & Goodwin
Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations  Tecton Architects

Millard Pryor Memorial Endowment Fund Buddy Bash Sponsors

Patrons

A Little Bird Told Me  Aspen Re  BlumShapiro
Crump Life Insurance  Deloitte & Touche
Fiduciary Investment Advisors

Fran and Sally Morrison  Lockton Companies  GO Media
People’s United Insurance Agency

S&S Worldwide  Stone Castle Consulting
Victor Advertising  Willis Towers Watson

Music Provided By

Supporters

Buddy Bash Sponsors Schedule of Events

Food, Dessert & Beverages

A’vert Brasserie
Bear’s Smokehouse
David Alan Catering

EA Pryor
Edible Arrangements
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Frisbie’s Dairy Barn
Geno’s Restaurant Group
Hartford Flavor Company

Hooker Brewery
Ideal Tavern

Savoy Pizzeria Napoletana
Max Fish
Millwright’s

Restaurant Bricco
Roly Poly
Salute

Ted’s Montana Grill
TJ’s on Cedar
Winam Wines

Facilities Management & Clean Up

Capitol Cleaning Contractors
Fusco Management
The Hartford

The Hartford Courant Media Group
Hoffman Auto Group
Laz Parking

Peter Kavanah + Mark Drusedum
U.S. Securities Associates, LLC
Waste Management, Inc.

Deloitte is proud to support Hartford’s Schedule of Events
Camp Courant and Buddy Bash 2016.
6:00 PM…...Cocktails, Food & Silent Auction

7:30 PM…...Welcome

Emcees Jimmy Altman and Jenn Bernstein: FOX 61
Susan Lane: Hoffman Auto Group
Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement
Karen Perham-Lippman: Comcast Western New England Region
Manager of Community Investment

7:45 PM……Awards

McKinley Albert: Hartford’s Camp Courant
Executive Director & CEO
Charlie Lenore: Day Pitney, LLP
Chairman-Board of Directors
Dan Moore: Eversource
2016 Award Winner
LEGO Community Fund U.S.
2016 Award Winner

8:00 PM……Keynote Speaker

Jonathan Rivera: Hartford’s Camp Courant
Bank of America Junior Leader & Camp Courant Counselor

8:30-10:00 PM…Cocktails, Food & Dancing
8:45 PM…...Silent Auction Closes

2016 Emcee Winam Wines is Proud
To Support
Jimmy Altman-FOX 61
REPORTER/TRAVEL HOST For every bottle of Husky Vodka sold,
Winam Wines will donate $1.00 to
26-time Emmy Award-winning Reporter Hartford’s Camp Courant.
Jim Altman came to FOX 61 in 2005 after
some memorable stops along the way.

Jim began his career at NBC as a member
of the prestigious NBC Page Program.
After NBC, Jim joined the staff of the ABC
Newsmagazine 20/20 where, as an
Associate Producer, he spent eight years
traveling the country for some of the
network’s most high-profile stories.
The on-camera bug bit him a few years
ago and Jim landed his first full-time on-
air job at WAMI-TV, Miami as a reporter
for the critically-acclaimed South Beach
News Magazine “The Times.” He also
hosted the “Mervyn’s Beach Bash,” a nationally televised extreme sports
program shot in Los Angeles.

In 2005, Jim joined Fox 61 News and has covered most major news events
in the state since then, in addition to his weekly travel segment
“Daytrippers” which he co-hosts with Sarah Cody. Jim’s critical acclaim has
continued in Connecticut. In 2006 he won the New England Emmy Award
for Feature News Reporting. In 2007, Jim won three Emmys: Health and
Science Reporting, Sports News Reporting, and Overall News Writing. In
2008, Jim won the Emmy Award for Overall News Writing and was
honored with the Associated Press Award for General News Reporting. In
2009, Jim won the Emmy Award for Fox 61 travel segment, Daytrippers.

From 2011 to 2012 Jim took home the Boston/New England awards for
Best Feature Reporter (both years), Feature News Single Story, Spot News
Reporting, and News Writer. Jim was also honored with the Associated
Press Awards for News Writing, Feature News Reporting, and Spot News
Reporting.

This year, Jim became a 26-time Emmy Award recipient, winning the
Boston/New England awards for Best Feature Reporter, Feature News
Single Story, Series News (Daytrippers), and Outstanding News Writer.

In his spare time, Jim supports charitable causes. He spent seven years as
the host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day Telethon and
still is involved in MDA events throughout the year. Jim also serves as
emcee for an array of fund raisers around the state and is especially
proud to represent Hartford-based Camp Courant.

2016 Emcee

Jenn Bernstein-FOX 61
ANCHOR/POLITICAL REPORTER

Jenn Bernstein anchors the FOX 61 News at
4:00 P.M. She also reports on Connecticut
politics and co-anchors “The Real Story” with
Al Terzi, which airs at 10:00 A.M. on Sundays.
In 2015, Jenn won an Emmy award for her
story “Anatomy of An Attack Ad”, which
analyzed campaign messages during
Connecticut’s contentious gubernatorial contest.

Jenn re-joined the FOX 61 team in August of
2014. The Simsbury native worked as a
general assignment reporter for the station
from 2010-2012. During that time, Jenn
received an Emmy nomination for a series of
stories she did on bullying in schools. She also
found herself covering severe weather events
in her two years. She reported live during the Blizzard of 2010. In 2011,
Jenn reported from the beach in Fairfield when Tropical Storm Irene hit
Connecticut. Two months later, she was live on the Berlin Turnpike as the
October Nor’Easter slammed the state, knocking out power to almost
900,000 homes in Connecticut. Jenn also focused on politics, which included
covering the 2010 campaign for Governor where Democrat Dan Malloy
faced off against Republican Tom Foley. During this time, she was also an
Adjunct Graduate Journalism Professor at Quinnipiac University.

Jenn continued her reporting career at KYW-the CBS affiliate in
Philadelphia from 2012-2014. While there, she reported on the aftermath
of the Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal. She also hunkered down in Atlantic
City to cover preparations for Hurricane Sandy. The day the storm made
landfall, she provided live reports from the beach, for KYW and WCBS in
New York City, as waves pounded Steel Pier and catastrophic flooding put
much of the city under water. Over the next few weeks, she covered
Sandy’s devastation. Escorted by The National Guard, Jenn reported from
Long Beach Island on the clean-up efforts. She did several live reports for
CBS This Morning. Her work also aired on CBS affiliates around the country.

Before her time in Connecticut and Philadelphia, Jenn worked in the Buffalo
and Albany television markets.

She attended Union College in Schenectady, New York.

Jenn grew up in Simsbury and is a graduate of Simsbury High School.

2016 Award Winner 2016 Award Winner

Dan Moore–Eversource Buddy Bash
Energy Manager 2016

Dan Moore is a seasoned
governmental affairs professional
with a 37 year career interacting
with government agencies. He
began his career as a college
intern in the Judiciary Committee
and ended his State of Connecticut
years as a highly regarded
gubernatorial aide. He joined the
business community as an advocate
from the MetroHartford Chamber
and is now a fortune 100 energy
company's public policy manager. Through the years, Dan
remained Dan. He is fiercely loyal, dedicated to his employer
and has been visionary in his ability to win public policy support
throughout his career. He is a known problem solver and a
respected advocate with a reputation for hard work, honesty
and accomplishment.

Dan has been member of the Camp Courant Board of Directors
for five years, and was instrumental in creating new fundraisers
for the organization, along with helping to secure $850,000.00
from the State of Connecticut to build a new pool and renovate
the pool house. As a result of Dan's commitment, thousands of
Hartford's young people will have the opportunity to experience
the summer of a lifetime for years to come.

2016 Award Winner

LEGO Community Fund U.S.

LEGO Community Fund U.S.
(LCFUS) believes that
developing the Builders of
Tomorrow through creativity,
learning and creative problem
solving is an investment in the
future of the Greater Hartford
community. Hartford’s Camp
Courant uses the creativity of
students to excite them about
learning and supports the belief
of LCFUS that hands-on play and learning through play will help
all children reach their potential. Engaged children are more
successful and these are among the reasons why LCFUS supports
Hartford’s Camp Courant.

Hartford’s Camp Courant gives youth of Hartford the summer
camp experience that allows them to build meaningful
relationships, gain self-confidence, learn life skills and most
importantly, have a fun summer experience. LCFUS is proud to
partner with Hartford’s Camp Courant to inspire and develop the
Builders of Tomorrow.



Supporters



Proud to Support Camp Courant and
the 16th Annual Buddy Bash.

185 Asylum Street,
City Place II, 14th Floor

Hartford, CT 06113
www.fa.ml.com/hat



JIM KOPLIK

PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE
2016 BUDDY BASH!





Congratulations

Fran and Sally Morrison

175 Capital Boulevard
Suite 300

Rocky Hill, CT 06067