The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Girl Scouts honor banking officer
WATERBURY — Girl Scouts of Connecticut today honored Webster Bank’s Dawn Morris, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, for her professional achievements and contributions to the community at the 21st Annual Breakfast Badge.
Morris, who leads strategic marketing and customer insights for Webster, was one of three influential women in the region to be recognized by the Girl Scouts at the event held this morning in Hartford.
“I am thrilled and truly humbled to accept this award,” said Morris, adding, “It’s a very special honor and heartwarming to be named among so many accomplished women who have come before me.”
“In today’s society, it is important now more than ever to honor women who are making a difference in today’s world,” said Mary Barneby, CEO, Girl Scouts of Connecticut. “It’s important for girls to see that there is no limit in achieving their dreams, and Linda Kelly, Karen Lynch, and Dawn Morris are incredible role models for girls and young women in Connecticut.”
Also honored with the Breakfast Badge was Karen Lynch, president, Aetna, and Linda Kelly, former president of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving was the recipient of the first-ever Community Cares Badge.
As a member of the bank’s Executive Management Committee, Morris oversees brand and affinity, and platform/digital marketing; segment strategy; market research and enterprise analytics; as well as communications and public affairs. In addition, she manages the bank’s philanthropic strategies and community affairs program across all of its markets.
Morris and her two daughters were all Girl Scouts, and both daughters received the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Morris also serves on the Girl Scouts of Connecticut board of directors and is the executive leader of the Webster Women’s Initiative, which is dedicated to enhancing women’s professional growth. In May 2017, she was honored by the Hartford Business Journal as one of eight Women in Business who are leaving a lasting legacy in Connecticut. A resident of West Hartford, Morris is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. She served as a captain in the Army’s 530th Supply and Service Battalion, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. For more information about the event, visit gsofct.org.
Ives-Groebel named a ‘New Leader in Banking’
LITCHFIELD — Jennifer Ives-Groebl, Vice President and Senior Mortgage Lender with Litchfield Bancorp, has been selected as a “New Leader in Banking,” a privileged distinction given by the Connecticut Bankers Association and Connecticut Banking Magazine.
Ives-Groebl joined Litchfield Bancorp in 1994 and was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Senior Mortgage Officer following her completion of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management in 1998. Ives-Groebl covers both the Torrington and Litchfield offices of Litchfield Bancorp and is well known within the community.
JIves-Groebl’s communi-
ty involvement includes serving as the Assistant Treasurer with the Torrington/Winsted Rotary as well as serving on the Audit and Public Relations Committee’s with the Litchfield County Board of Realtors. She was also a member of the Fuessenich Park Partnership and through Education Connection has participated in the Mentoring Program.
In regard to Jennifer IvesGroebl being selected as a “New Leader in Banking,” Thomas Villanova, President and Chief Executive Officer of Litchfield Bancorp stated, “Jennifer is an influential pillar within the banking industry and we are delighted with her growth and development through her years at Litchfield Bancorp.”
Mambrino named to bank’s board
TORRINGTON — Torrington Savings Bank has announced the appointment of Aaron Mambrino to its Board of Trustees.
Mambrino is the Global Chief Financial Officer of Dymax Corporation, headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut with additional facilities in Ireland, Germany, China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Singapore. She is also the Treasurer for the Board of Directors at the Susan B. Anthony Project in Torrington.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Post University, Mambrino went on to earn her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Hartford. She is a Torrington native and a lifelong resident of Connecticut. She resides in New Hartford.
Edwin G. Booth, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said, “Aaron‘s strong business background and dedication to the community make her a wonderful addition to our Board. Our Trustees and Management team look forward to working with Aaron to help achieve the Bank’s financial and community goals. ”
Draper Foundation Fund announces critical needs grants
The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation through the Draper Foundation Fund, the Marion Wm. and Alice Edwards Fund, and through gifts made by an anonymous local donor, has awarded 53 charitable organizations serving some of the area’s most economically distressed residents grants totaling $60,000. Grants will help provide the most basic of necessities — food, warm clothing and shelter.
The following nonprofits received critical needs grants:
Barkhamsted Senior Center, Batcheller Early Education Center, Bethlehem Assistance Fund, Bethlehem Food Bank, Bethlehem Fuel Bank, Bronc Callahan Community Fund, Catholic Charities, Inc., Center Congregational Church, Chore Service, Inc., Colebrook Associates, Colebrook Congregational Church, Community Kitchen of Torrington, Connecticut Food Bank, Falls Village Emergency Relief/Fuel Fund, Falls Village Senior Center, Family & Children’s Aid, FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwestern CT, Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, Friendly Hands Food Bank, Inc., Goshen Community Care and Hospice, Goshen Good Neighbor Fund, Hands of Grace, Helping Hands Chore Service, Inc., Housatonic Youth Service Bureau, Junior Women’s Club of Litchfield Hills, Litchfield Hills Chore Service, Inc., Litchfield Hills Northwest Elderly Nutrition Program, Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial, McCall Center for Behavioral Health, North Canaan Social Services, Northwest Hills Council of Governments Fuel Bank, Operation Overflow, Prime Time House, Salvation Army, Sharon Community Foundation, Sharon Day Care Center, Sharon Food Bank, Susan B. Anthony Project, Inc., The Corner Food Pantry Inc., Torrington Area Youth Service Bureau, Town of Colebrook, Town of Kent Social Services, Town of Norfolk, Town of Warren Social Services, United Church of Christ, Cornwall, Veterans Service Office & Museum, Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut, VNA Northwest, Inc., Washington Community Fund, Inc., Winchester Center Congregational Church, Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc., Winsted United Methodist Church and Women’s Support Services.