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Norma Martinez HoSang, Director: CT For All, Sep 10,2024

June 26, 2024 /
Norma Martinez HoSang
Director

Norma has been a labor and community organizer for over 20 years in California, Oregon and Connecticut. She has organized and bargained in public sector unions with membership in higher education, health care and other Public State Services. As a community organizer she has led campaigns on issues affecting immigrants, youth and other communities that have been left behind. 

She is a CIWO fellow and believes that the only way to win the kind of structural change we need is by uniting labor and community members in building people power to win and developing Common Good Campaigns.

Video of presentation

Bill Malitsky, Focus Government Affairs, Sep 3,2024

June 26, 2024 /

Bill began his government affairs career by working directly for two Democratic Speakers of the House of Representatives, learning the intricacies of the legislative process from inside this key leadership office. Following service on behalf of the Speaker, Bill entered the private sector and served as the Director of Government Relations for the Connecticut State Dental Society, one of Connecticut’s largest health related associations, and thereafter became associated with a large Hartford lobbying group. During his extensive career as a lobbyist Bill established a strong reputation for being able to accomplish the legislative and administrative goals of his clients. He believes in a bipartisan, leave no stone unturned approach to advocacy in Hartford.

Bill has a wealth of experience within state government and brings these talents to the team at FOCUS Government Affairs. During his five years on the staff of the Speaker, Bill developed strong ties to both parties and learned how to navigate the legislative process in order to achieve the goals of adopting legislation. He served on the staff of Speaker Richard. J Balducci during the fiscal crisis of the early 90’s providing him with a keen understanding of how government can best operate in challenging times.

Mr. Malitsky brings his drive for success and commitment to excellence to the forefront of any challenge. He has a great deal of experience and expertise in crisis management for the clients he represents. Bill has worked on a variety of complex issues such as: insurance, health care, environmental and tax issues, as well as, energy, pharmaceutical, business, education and construction and development issues. Knowledge of the people involved in decision making is a vital role in any lobbying activity. Bill is uniquely able to combine his knowledge of the people involved in State Government with his understanding of the legislative process and provide his clients with a seamless approach to achieving results. He is also a frequent speaker before client groups, providing them insight into the lawmaking process and best preparing them to advocate for their positions.

College

Southern Connecticut State University, BS, 1989

 

Video of the meeting

Mike Cabrey – Grand Marshal of West Hartford’s Memorial Day Parade

May 24, 2024 /

This year’s Grand Marshal and keynote speaker at the ceremony is Mike Cabrey, a retired US Army Colonel with 30 years of Active Duty service. Commissioned in May 1986 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served in various Artillery positions, leading and commanding from the platoon through brigade level. From 2003-2004, he commanded and led over 750 soldiers in direct combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.

While serving in the Army, he earned the Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Ranger Tab. He holds two Masters Degrees in Advanced Military Studies and International Relations.

Mike leads another army for the Old Guard – the Salvation Army.   His daughter is a nurse practitioner in Hartford?

 

Connecticut CASA

April 18, 2024 /
He and his Executive Director are available to speak to the OG. Seems like a subject our group would enjoy.
As a bonus he plans to join the CTOG

Gary.

From their website – ConnecticutCASA.org

Connecticut CASA empowers a statewide network of caring, consistent volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to advance the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect—so every child can find a safe, permanent home to thrive.

Annual Old Guard Luncheon, Tuesday, May 14, 2024

April 15, 2024 /

Annual Old Guard Luncheopn 2024

Our concluding event of the Old Guard annual season for 2023-2024 witnessed a capacity gathering of some 120 members and guests gathered at this venerable and refurbished first rate country club featuring delicious entrees consisting of salmon, chicken marsala and eggplant parmesan, followed by cheesecake and tiramisu.  Our guest speaker, introduced by Paul Dean, was none other than our very own Dr. William A. MacDonnell, DDS, speaking on the topic of Horace Wells, Connecticut’s Greatest Humanitarian, and a seminal figure in pioneering the use of anesthesia in medicine.  An informative and heartfelt presentation by Dr. MacDonnell, enjoyed and appreciated by all present.

2024 Kilwin’s Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament, May 21, 2024

April 3, 2024 /

Great fun for a good cause.

The tournaments supports the West Hartford YMCA Scholarship Fund.

OG Golf Tournament 2024

OG Tournament Registration Form 2024

 

The Old Guard Inc. of West Hartford proudly presented the Kilwins Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Stanley Golf Course and The Back Nine Tavern in New Britain. Forty-four golfers and fourteen lunch attendees enjoyed a beautiful day for a great cause. After nine holes of golf, all gathered at the restaurant for a delicious buffet dinner. Both Stanley Golf and Back Nine Tavern do an outstanding job for the tournament.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, raffle items valued at over $1,800 were given to winners. A silent auction raised $1,800 for the tournament. Additionally, money was raised by the sale of golf mulligans ($270) and raffle ticket sales ($635).

In total, the Kilwins Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament raised $9,613! All these funds go to the YMCA Camp Scholarship Fund which enables kids from families with financial need to attend Y camps.

A huge thanks goes to the sponsors who made this tournament a success. The support of these organizations is greatly appreciated. Please support our sponsors with your business.

Tournament Title Sponsor

Kilwins West Hartford – Blue Back Square, West Hartford

 

Gold Sponsors

Duncaster Retirement Community – Bloomfield

JP Carroll Roofing – Bloomfield

John & Carol Hartman Foundation / Cummings & Lockwood LLC – West Hartford

Seabury Life – Bloomfield

 

Silver Sponsors

Callahan’s Bowl-O-Rama – Newington

Steven Hall / Dental Associates – Farmington

Nassau Financial Group – Hartford

Robert O’Meara / Keller Williams Legacy Partners – West Hartford

University of Saint Joseph – West Hartford

YHB Investment Advisors, Inc. – West Hartford

 

Bronze Sponsors

Nathan Berry / Hartford Dental Associates, PPLC – West Hartford

Corner Pug Restaurant – West Hartford

Hartford Health Care – Hartford

Image Ink – Newington

Kaoud Rugs – West Hartford

Prime Healthcare – Greater Hartford

Scott Walker / Retina Consultants PC – Greater Hartford

Senior Job Bank – West Hartford

St. Francis Hospital / Trinity Health – Greater Hartford

Trout Brook Landscaping – West Hartford

In the past three years, since the end of the pandemic and the resumption of the golf tournament, the golf tournament has raised over $25,000 for the YMCA Camp Scholarship Fund!

 

John H. Bloodgood

March 3, 2024 /

John Heath Bloodgood of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Melinda “Linda” (Barrows) Bloodgood for 64 years.

John was born in Hartford, CT on April 19, 1932. He was the son of the late Frank Percy Bloodgood, Jr. and Margaret (Sutherland) Bloodgood. He attended public schools in West Hartford and graduated from Trinity College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later a Master of Arts degree. While at Trinty College, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

In 1954 upon graduation from Trinity, John was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and was stationed at the Air Force Cambridge Research Center. He was then stationed at Hanscom Air Base in Bedford, MA. John was released from active duty in 1956; and served in the Air Force Reserve until 1968 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Following John’s military service, he was employed with Travelers Insurance Companies, where he was a Vice President. He attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Notably, John was appointed by Governor Meskill to serve on the State of Connecticut Investment Advisory Council. He was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Surety Association of America; and former Corporator of Hartford Hospital for 30 years, in addition to membership on several former Boards. John was also a proud member of the Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth Branch of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Holland Society of New York, and the Old Guard of West Harford, as well as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Linda, moved to Kiawah Island, SC. They lived there for 10 wonderful years, and then returned to Connecticut to be near their children and grandchildren. John loved baseball, golf, and music. In his early years, he was a pitcher in high school, American Legion baseball, college, and the Hartford Twilight League. Later, he took up golf and played for most of his adult life. John especially enjoyed Jazz and Swing music. During his retirement, he began playing drums again after nearly 40 years. While living on Kiawah Island, he played drums in several musical groups and became of a member of a band in New Britian following his family’s move to CT. John and Linda recently became members of Old St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Bloomfield.

In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his daughters: Lisa B. Weedon of Simsbury; Sara B. Brawley of Westerly, RI; and Martha B. Ridgewell of Rutland, MA; his grandchildren: Christopher K. Weedon, Jr; Austin S. Brawley; Caroline I. Ridgewell; Cameron H. Ridgewell; and Colin B. Ridgewell.

In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brother, Frank P. Bloodgood, III; his stepmother, Bernice C. Bloodgood; and his stepsister, Carolyn R. Roberts.

John’s immense love and respect for his wife and family, which he proudly exhibited each day of his life, will never be forgotten. The Bloodgood Family would like to thank the staff and resident community of Seabury for all the support they have provided for John and his family.

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