WVC Summer Reading Partners

This year is the 9th year that Workplace Volunteer Council companies have visited local community centers. We had 22 volunteers reading to campers at both the Yerwood Center and CTE. The goal of the program is to maintain the students reading levels during the summer months. Our program ends with a pizza party where the volunteers and the campers celebrate the successful completion of the reading session.

Heart of Gold Annual Award Dinner 2010 - a Huge Success!

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County held it's annual Heart of Gold Award dinner on May 25, 2010 at the Italian Center in Stamford, honoring Jay Ireland, CEO GE Asset Management. The event was attended by 320 guests. The Westhill High School Jazz band entertained guests during the cocktail hour and Stamford High School Madrigal Singers entertained guests at the start of dinner. Chuck Scarborough, Anchor, WNBC 4 New York, was the Master of Ceremonies. Last year's Heart of Gold Recipient, Murray D. Martin, Chairman, CEO & President of Pitney Bowes Inc. presented this years 2010 Heart of Gold Award to Jay W. Ireland, President & CEO of GE Asset Management. The Volunteer Center's Jay W. Ireland Heart of Gold Youth Scholarship 2010 Award Winner was Bradley "Brad" Digby Davis, a Greenwich High School Senior. Check out the Gallery for photos of the evenings event.

Posted on: 7/2/2010

CHUCK SCARBOROUGH, ANCHOR, WMBC 4 NEW YOEK, Master of Ceremonies at 2010 HEART OF GOLD AWARD DINNER

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County announced that Chuck Scarborough, Anchor, WNBC 4 New York, will be the Master of Ceremonies at its 2010 Heart of Gold Award Dinner, honoring Jay Ireland, president and chief executive officer of GE Asset Management. Emmy award-winning anchor and correspondent Chuck Scarborough has been with NBC4 since 1974. He serves as co-anchor of “News 4 New York” at 6PM and 11PM and is the anchor of “New York Nightly News with Chuck Scarborough” at 7pm on NY Nonstop. A veteran New York television journalist, Scarborough celebrated his 35th anniversary with NBC4 on March 25, 2009.

Posted on: 5/13/2010

JAY IRELAND, CEO OF GE ASSET MANAGEMENT RECEIVES 2010 HEART OF GOLD AWARD

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County announced that Jay W. Ireland, president and chief executive officer of GE Asset Management, will be honored with its 2010 Heart of Gold Award. The award, established in 1995, is presented annually to a business leader with an exemplary record of promoting successful collaboration between the business and nonprofit communities. Ireland will be recognized for his contributions to building healthy communities by encouraging volunteerism among his employees. He will receive the prestigious award at the sixteenth annual Heart of Gold Award Dinner on May 25, at The Italian Center. “Jay Ireland’s dedication and commitment to active community involvement and volunteerism has earned him boundless respect,” said Leo L. Kessel, a vice chairman at Deloitte LLP, and chairman of The Volunteer Center’s Board of Directors. “As part of his vision at GE Asset Management, Jay has helped to create a culture that recognizes the social and business value of volunteering.”

Posted on: 4/19/2010

DOVIA SUMMER LUNCH

Wednesday, June 9th at The Volunteer Center. Topic: Using The Volunteer Center's Website & A Hands-On Look at Using "Constant Contact" BRING YOUR LUNCH! We will provide desert & beverage for this great networking opportunity.

Posted on: 5/13/2010