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G I V I N G G U I D E 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com December 15, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 55 ABOUT US Since 1925, the Town and County Club, housed in the Historic Lyman House, has been an active presence in the city of Hartford, and beyond. Founded by women who were former suffragettes and active city and political leaders, the Club today is comprised of educators, artists, lawyers and business and non-profit executives. Through the Club, they create friendships, expand their horizons and connections, and have a focused committment to help and support each other and the community at large. That's what we're all about. CULTURAL/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES • Monthly Town and County Club Art Gallery opening, featuring regional artists. • Monthly lunch and dinner events with noted speakers • Monthly book, film, and current events groups • Monthly writer's group • Language conversation groups (Spanish, German and French) • Seminars on emerging local, national and international issues • Day trips and extended travel opportunities • Guest privileges with over 30 other clubs worldwide VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SUPPORT • Town and County Club Scholarship Fund • In-classroom and after school tutoring in Hartford Public Schools • Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Children of Asylum Hill • Caring Corner — Providing helping hands to our Asylum Hill neighbors • Asylum Hill Community Relations Spring Forum BANQUET/BUSINESS SERVICES • Multiple meeting rooms with seating capacity ranging from 10 to 150 • Grand Ballroom • Culinary team headed by Executive Chef Lisandro Patino-Arias • Five elegant overnight guest rooms * Voted First Place in CT NOW Best of Hartford Readers' Poll 2015: Best Place to Hold a Wedding or Banquet ** Lyman House is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places ABOUT US Year established: 1925 Total number of employees: 26 Total number of members: 410 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Most members reside in the greater Hartford area which is where most of the Club's many philanthropic efforts are focused. TOP FUNDING SOURCES The Club operations are funded by member dues and by proceeds from its highly-successful wedding/private party/business meeting/guest room rental services provided to member and non-member clients. Marjorie Berger Jeane Best Sherry Brown Anne-Marie Dallaire Lynn Erie Carol Fortier Anne Gerard Norma Glover Mary Lynn Gorman Mary McKone Mary Beth Murphy Judy Murray Mary Rossettie Mary Sargent Lisa Scalise Ruth Timme General Manager Michael J. Duval President Nancy Brennan The Town and County Club 22 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 | 860-522-1100 www.towncounty.com OUR MISSION: To create and maintain an environment for its members which fosters cultural, intellectual and social development. BOARD OF GOVERNORS