WTS CT 2023 Year in Review Newsletter

Membership Appreciation

Summer Social WTS CT members enjoyed craft beer, frozen margaritas, and great company at the annual summer social. The Student Outreach and Scholarship Committee held a lollipop garden fundraiser – for $20 participants could purchase a large lollipop with the chance of winning an extra prize, such as a gift card or WTS branded item. $652 was raised for the WTS CT scholarship program! September 14, 2023 Alvarium Beer Company New Britain, CT

August 3, 2023 Dunkin’ Park, Hartford, CT

This year’s membership appreciation event took place at the ConnetiCare Picnic Pavilion at Dunkin’ Park to watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Reading Fightin’ Phils. Even though the Yard Goats didn’t get the W, a great time was still had by all. We can’t wait to see you at next year’s membership appreciation event!

Chapter Leadership Development

Katie Klose, Karina Massey, Kimado Simpson, Lisa Slonus, and Bin (Brenda) Zhou talked with TRiO students at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). The TRiO program at CCSU is federally funded, designed to help increase post-secondary enrollment, retention, and graduation of low-income, first-generation college students, and/or individuals with disabilities. The panelists discussed their inspirations and roles with professional organizations such as WTS, ASCE, and CMAA, and shared their personal and professional experiences. TRiO students were encouraged to explore education and career opportunities in STEM, build relationships with peers and professionals, be persistent, and seek help when needed.

July 12, 2023 CCSU New Britian, CT

TRiO Panel

This year’s Chapter Leadership Development training was hosted in Newport Beach, California and attended by people from chapters across the

November 15-16, 2023 Newport Beach, CA

United States and Canada. The two day conference provided sessions on best practices for Chapter Leaders and panels to hear the experiences of industry leaders. It was filled with many opportunities to network

with the inspiring group of professionals in attendance.

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