Committees2007-2008 The strength of our club depends on active members. We encourage each member to join a committee where interests or abilities can benefit our club
Membership - Kathleen OConnell membership@madisonnewcomersct.com Helps at our new member wine socials, new members’ coffee and also the welcome table at all meetings. Helps with recruiting and new member follow-up.
Programs - Elizabeth Stovall programs@madisonnewcomersct.com Makes our general meetings fun by helping to plan the programs, finalizing meeting details, and helping to make the meetings run smoothly.
Publicity - Kerry Luskic click here to email This committee is integral in getting the word out to our community through various media about all the exciting things our club is doing within and for Madison.
Sunshine - Hilary Griffin click to email me Helps by bringing meals to members who have had a birth or serious illness in their family. Sign up to cook and/or deliver a meal. Chairperson is responsible for coordinating between family and volunteers.
Ways and Means - Carrie Nye Upcoming Events click to email me Is an extremely important committee. It helps plan our fund raisers including our Spring Auction. Money raised at this event is given to charitable causes including a scholarship to a Daniel Hand Senior.
Webmaster - Allison MacLeod click to email me Publishes club’s website. Regularly updates website with information to keep members informed of club activities and news.
Civic - Astrid Bernard Upcoming Events click here to email me Plans events for the benefit of our Madison Community. Traditionally, Madison Newcomers have helped at the Bauer Park Harvest Festival in October, partnered with Madison Community Services in November, December and April to help with food baskets for the needy in Madison and in December we organize a holiday party for the residents of the Watrous House, and help at the town Tree Lighting ceremony. In February we have organized a Valentine's Day party for the day resident of the Strong House Adult Day Care facility, in May we have participated in the town wide Green Up Clean Up and in July we have marched in the July 4th parade. This year our newest partner will be MadisonCares which is the local branch of Habitat for Humanity. We will be working on their newest site in New Haven in October and March."