AMA Fairfield County News

The American Marketing Association--Fairfield County Chapter has selected Dress For Success: Mid Fairfield County as the Beneficiary Charity for its first-ever Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will be held on November 11, 2003, beginning at 6:00 pm, at Riverview Manor at 301 Merritt Seven in Norwalk as part of the Chapter's Fall Networking Meeting.

"We're excited about this opportunity to support a local organization that helps women entering or re-entering the workforce," says Chuck DeNicolo, Chapter President. "Our networking meetings have always been popular with our members. This year, we're adding something new--the chance to bid on some wonderful products and services and help a good cause." He added, "We have gift baskets, artwork and catering for a Super Bowl party. You can even bid on a personal training session or an hour of career coaching."

Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts and career development to help low-income women make tailored transitions into the workforce. The Dress for Success Professional Women's Group program then provides ongoing support to help clients build a successful career.

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New Chapter President Chuck deNicolo and Board of Directors Elected
August 26, 2003

The AMA Fairfield County Chapter conducted elections in the spring for the 2003-2004 Board of Directors. Chuck deNicolo was elected President. Chuck is a National Account Manager for Military & Government Locations of Doctor's Associates Inc., the parent corporation of the Subway restaurant chain. He holds a BA in Business Economics from Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven. An AMA Member since 1998, Chuck was previously Vice President, Programs for the chapter. Mike Donovan was elected President-Elect and will also continue as Vice President, Programs.

Re-elected to their current positions are:

•  Frank Moriya--Treasurer
•  Kathleen Lombardo--Secretary
•  Lynne Coll--Vice President, Communications
•  Lisa Delventhal--Vice President, Membership

The President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, Programs, Vice President, Communications and Vice President, Membership make up the Executive Committee.

In addition, Nancy Nygreen, Immediate Past President of the Fairfield County Chapter and 2002 winner of the Dr. Frank E. Moriya Outstanding Member Award, has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Volunteers. Nancy's goal is to develop and strengthen a core group of chapter volunteers focusing on Communications, Membership and Programs.

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AMA Fairfield County Names Lynne Coll Outstanding Member
June 11, 2003

The AMA Fairfield County Chapter recently presented its Dr. Frank E. Moriya Outstanding Member Award to the Chapter's current Vice President of Communications, Lynne Coll.

Vice President, Awards, Patricia Hannigan presented the award to Lynne, citing her efforts on member communications and public relations. Earlier this year, Lynne was selected to represent the chapter at the 2003 Leadership Summit of the American Marketing Association.

The Frank E. Moriya Outstanding Member Award, established in 1999, is presented annually in recognition of a member's contributions to the Chapter. It is named in honor of Chapter Treasurer and long-time member, Frank E. Moriya. Previous winners include Nancy Nygreen, Immediate Past Chapter President, and Michaela Tiffen, Chapter Photographer.

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Chapter's Networking Table Makes Successful Debut
April 29, 2003

The AMA Fairfield County Chapter launched its first Networking Table at its April 8 monthly meeting in Norwalk.

Marketers attending the meeting were able to display their business cards, company brochures, ID-ROMS, and other promotional materials on the Networking Table. "The response to our first Networking Table was very positive,"said Nancy Nygreen, Chapter President. "We plan to have the Networking Table set up at future meetings and I encourage all those attending to showcase their company's capabilities by placing their marketing information on the table."

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Nancy Nygreen Receives Outstanding Member Award
October 24, 2002

The AMA Fairfield County Chapter recently presented its Dr. Frank E. Moriya Outstanding Member Award to current Chapter President, Dr. Nancy Nygreen.

In presenting the award, Kathleen Lombardo, Chapter Secretary and Awards Chairperson, thanked Dr. Nygreen for her dedication, hard work, and outstanding leadership on behalf of the chapter during the past year. In accepting the award, Dr. Nygreen thanked the chapter for the honor and collectively praised the chapter members whose efforts and teamwork had contributed so much, she said, to membership growth, truly great programming, enhancements in chapter communications, and numerous other noteworthy accomplishments and milestones.

The Dr. Frank E. Moriya Outstanding Member Award is presented annually in recognition of a member’s outstanding contributions to the chapter, and is named in honor of Dr. Frank E. Moriya, Chapter Treasurer, and a long-time member of the chapter. Dr. Nygreen is currently President of Nygreen Management, a market research and consulting firm.

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New Website for AMA Fairfield County
September 2, 2002

The Fairfield County Chapter of the American Marketing Association proudly announces its brand new website.

Speaking at a recent board meeting, Nancy Nygreen, President of the chapter, said "I'm really excited about our new website. I think it will make it much easier for members and area marketing professionals to learn about the chapter and to get information about upcoming chapter events. We're grateful to the members of our communications committee for helping to develop the site, and especially to Rick Ritacco, President of Visidia, for building the site. We look forward to making the site even more useful in the future."

Chapter members who contributed to developing the site include: Susan Carbine; Chuck deNicolo, Subway; Caitlin McConnoughy; Nancy Nygreen, Nygreen Management; Scott Price, Price Communications; and Rick Ritacco, Visidia.